Ashley E. Bane, Appellate Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and General
PartneratWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
New Orleans, LA
Practicing appellate in New Orleans since 2014.
- 12+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Ashley E. Bane is a partner based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Ashley has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LA
- Experience
- over 12 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · General
- Handles Appellate, Business, and General matters from New Orleans, LA.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ashley E. Bane: Ashley E. Bane is a partner based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Ashley has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Ashley E. Bane
Ashley concentrates on appellate, business, general, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ashley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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General
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Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Appellate cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Ashley takes appellate matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ashley agrees to represent you.
Business cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Ashley takes business matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ashley agrees to represent you.
General cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Ashley takes general matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ashley agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Ashley takes insurance matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ashley agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Ashley takes litigation matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ashley agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Ashley E. Bane — Over 12 years of Louisiana appellate experience
Ashley E. Bane is a partner based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Ashley has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Ashley Bane is a partner in WSHB's New Orleans office. Ashley has extensive experience representing foreign and domestic insurers in a variety of first- and third-party disputes, including first-party bad faith claims. She regularly represents carriers in state and federal courts, including appellate courts, and in arbitration proceedings.
Ashley has experience in a broad range of practice areas, including transportation, products liability, premises liability, construction, contract disputes, and maritime law. She has defended manufacturers, shipowners, charterers, and other corporations in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings, including multi-million dollar personal injury and wrongful death claims. She also has experience in casualty response, including witness interviews, advising clients on-scene, and interfacing with investigating agencies.
From 2022 to 2024, Ashley has been recognized as a Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' for her work in civil litigation in New Orleans, LA. Additionally, she has received Best Lawyers Ones to Watch recognition from 2021 to 2024 for her accomplishments in commercial litigation and transportation law.
Ashley resides in New Orleans with her husband and three sons.
Newsroom
News
•Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint
Firm News, 1.1.25
Publications
•Co-author: Supreme Court Precludes Punitive Damages for Unseaworthiness Claims, International Law Office Shipping & Transport Newsletter (July 3, 2019)
•Co-author: Court Denies Maritime Lien to Fuel Supplier Following OW Bunker Collapse, International Law Office Shipping & Transport Newsletter (April 6, 2016)
•Pirates Without Treasure: The Fourth Circuit Declares That Robbery Is Not an Essential Element of General Piracy, 37 TUL. MAR. L.J. 615 (2013)
In the News
•Victory in Federal Trial Involving Alleged Destruction of $30 Million Journalism Archive
•Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint
Honors & Recognitions
•Named a Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' for Civil Litigation (2022 - 2024)
•Selected as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Commercial Litigation & Transportation Law in New Orleans, LA (2021 - 2025)
How Ashley handles appellate matters
Ashley Bane is a partner in WSHB's New Orleans office. Ashley has extensive experience representing foreign and domestic insurers in a variety of first- and third-party disputes, including first-party bad faith claims. She regularly represents carriers in state and federal courts, including appellate courts, and in arbitration proceedings. Ashley has experience in a broad range of practice areas,…
Who Ashley represents
Ashley reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and general matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Ashley E. Bane's legal education and bar admissions
Tulane University Law School
J.D. · 2014
Maritime Law Certificate Senior Managing Editor, Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Vol. 38 Tulane University, Newcomb College
B.A. · 2003
Jurisdictions
Ashley's state bar admissions
Louisiana U.S. Court
2014 · ACTIVE
Ashley studied at J.D. in Tulane University Law School and B.A. in Maritime Law Certificate Senior Managing Editor, Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Vol. 38 Tulane University, Newcomb College.
Law school and academic background
Ashley completed J.D. in Tulane University Law School and B.A. in Maritime Law Certificate Senior Managing Editor, Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Vol. 38 Tulane University, Newcomb College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ashley runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Ashley's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association
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Locations
Ashley E. Bane's office in New Orleans
Ashley's primary office is at 1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2900, New Orleans, LA, 70163. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2900
New Orleans, LA 70163
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How to hire Ashley E. Bane — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ashley usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ashley charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ashley's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ashley will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ashley
Ashley discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ashley confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ashley's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ashley E. Bane
How much does it cost to hire Ashley for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ashley walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ashley offer a free consultation?
Ashley charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ashley's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Ashley's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ashley gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ashley take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Ashley is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ashley will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ashley?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ashley will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ashley accepting new appellate clients right now?
Ashley's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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