Justin is a Senior Associate in the Virginia office and handles general negligence cases. Since graduating law school, he has exclusively represented persons injured through no fault of their own. He has helped many clients secure just and fair compensation against those who have caused them injury.  

A native Marylander, Justin moved to Virginia to attend college and never left. He now calls northern Virginia home. After graduating from Lynchburg College, Justin attended law school at George Mason University School of Law. During his studies at George Mason, Justin developed an interest in pursuing a career as a litigation and trial attorney.

After finishing law school in 2012, Justin worked at a boutique personal injury firm in Fairfax County. There, Justin gained broad experience handling a wide variety of negligence cases from auto accidents to premise liability and much in between.  

He has tried numerous cases to judgment or verdict, worked on appeals to the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court and litigated cases throughout various jurisdictions in Virginia. Justin is licensed to practice law in Virginia and the District of Columbia and is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.

Since joining Ashcraft & Gerel in 2021, Justin has been responsible for handling all Virginia negligence cases for the firm.  He and his experienced team have produced consistent results for clients, recovering millions of dollars in settlements and judgments. 

Client Testimonials

I’m incredibly thankful for the support, guidance, and dedication shown by Mr. Lerche and the entire team at Ashcraft & Gerel during my injury case. From start to finish, they communicated clearly and consistently, always making sure I understood every step of the process.

Mr. Lerche, in particular, was not only professional and knowledgeable but also genuinely friendly — our conversations always left me feeling reassured and confident that my case was in good hands.

They truly fought to get me the most out of my case, and their hard work made a real difference in the outcome. I’m beyond satisfied with the results and would absolutely recommend Ashcraft & Gerel to anyone needing a team that will advocate for you with compassion and determination.

I was involved in a motor vehicle accident July of 2022 and I entrusted my legal issues to this practice and they didn’t disappoint Justin Lerche and his team handled everything I didn’t have to wonder about anything I always made aware of things as the unfolded. Thank you.

I was impressed with the dedication of my assigned lawyer, Justin Lerche, Esq. From day one he was in contact with me, always explaining the process as we went along. I couldn’t have asked for a better team. The result was more than anticipated. I would recommend their services in a heartbeat.

I highly recommend Justin at Ashcraft & Gerel LLP to anyone seeking exceptional legal services and results in personal injury cases. I’m profoundly grateful and cannot thank Justin enough for his support, services, and personal injury expertise, which made this overwhelming process bearable.