Contact us today to learn more about our community involvement and the ways in which our attorneys help others in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
Community Impact
Ashcraft & Gerel Gives Back
When Lee Ashcraft and Martin Gerel founded Ashcraft & Gerel in 1953, they built it on the principle of helping people. In the 65 years since, we have represented our neighbors and fellow community members in a myriad of injury cases, seeking the justice they deserve and recovering more than a billion dollars in compensation to help them get back on their feet.
Our work does not end when we step outside the courtroom; it extends into working to strengthen the communities we serve through volunteer work, scholarships, raising awareness about certain issues, and more.
A&G Thankfulness 5K
Raising Awareness About Pancreatic Cancer
In November 2020, Ashcraft & Gerel was proud to partner with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in presenting the A&G Thankfulness 5K. In light of COVID-19, the run took a socially distanced platform, virtually connecting clients, employees, and networks in order to honor individuals and families impacted by pancreatic cancer.

A Forward Push for Labor Laws & Workers’ Rights
Educating Union Members on Their Rights in the Workplace
Our firm is proud to continually invest in the Washington, D.C. union movement. Our attorneys frequently volunteer their time to meet with and speak to local unions on labor laws and workers’ rights. Ashcraft & Gerel has been named the UFCW Minority Coalition of the Year for our service to the union movement.
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The Martin E. Gerel Memorial Scholarship
Helping Union Members and Their Families Pursue Higher Education
At Ashcraft & Gerel, our legal team understands the value of higher education and the doors it can open for a person. That’s why we established The Martin E. Gerel Memorial Scholarship more than 25 years ago to help Washington metropolitan union members and their families with the rising costs of education. Each year, we award a one-time grant of $5,000 to an eligible student for educational expenses.
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Client Testimonials
Our Clients Come First. Always.-
“You must have been sent by GOD because without your help who knows how this would have turned out for me.”
- Donald W. -
“I felt very comfortable and appreciated how she made me feel.”
- Charles B. -
“I am very satisfied with the results and I highly recommend this firm.”
- A Former Client
OVER $1 BILLION RECOVERED FOR OUR CLIENTS
And Counting-
Pharmaceutical Negligence $46 Million
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Brain Injury Due to Defective Medical Device $16 Million
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Injuries Caused by Mining Disaster $11 Million
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Injuries to Foster Child From Abuse - Gov’t Agency $10 Million
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Injuries Due to Negligent Operation of Train $6.1 Million
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Child Injured at Birth - Umbilical Cord Compression $5.4 Million
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Injured by Defective Helmet & Negligent Track Employees $3.5 Million
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Child Injured at Birth – Deprived of Oxygen $2.9 Million
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Injured Forklift Operator $2.5 Million
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Burns from Flammable Bathrobe $2 Million
