Ashley Whatley

Ashley Whatley, Personal Injury Attorney in Dallas, Texas

Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall

PartneratWalters, Balido & Crain

Dallas, TX

Practicing personal injury in Dallas since 2005.

21+
Years practicing
1
Bar admission

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Ashley Whatley is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall. Ashley has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Walters, Balido & Crain.

Based in
Dallas, TX
Experience
over 21 years
Known for
Personal Injury · Product Liability · Slip & Fall
  • Handles Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall matters from Dallas, TX.
  • Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Ashley Whatley: Ashley Whatley is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall. Ashley has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Walters, Balido & Crain.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Ashley takes on

Ashley concentrates on personal injury, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ashley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas

Ashley takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. 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.

Product Liability cases in Dallas, Texas

Ashley takes product liability matters in Dallas, Texas. 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.

Slip & Fall cases in Dallas, Texas

Ashley takes slip & fall matters in Dallas, Texas. 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

Meet Ashley Whatley — personal injury lawyer in Dallas

Ashley Whatley is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Slip & Fall. Ashley has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Walters, Balido & Crain.

CURRENT SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Ashley Green Whatley is a trial lawyer focusing in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, products liability.

TRIAL EXPERIENCE

Ashley has served as lead trial attorney and successfully tried cases to verdict in the District and/or County Courts of Dallas, Collin, Denton, Parker, and Smith Counties of Texas.

REPRESENTATIVE LITIGATION MATTERS

• Obtained directed verdict in a first party "bad faith" case in Dallas County.

• Obtained a no negligence jury verdict in Collin County on a pedestrian versus truck accident where the pedestrian claimed personal injuries after being struck by defendant driver.

• Obtained a no negligence defense jury verdict in an intersection collision case in Dallas County.

• Obtained a defense jury verdict in rear end collision case in Collin County where the jury found Plaintiff 100% responsible for the accident.

• Obtained a no negligence defense jury verdict in rear end collision in Dallas County

How Ashley handles personal injury matters

CURRENT SCOPE OF PRACTICE Ashley Green Whatley is a trial lawyer focusing in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, products liability. TRIAL EXPERIENCE Ashley has served as lead trial attorney and successfully tried cases to verdict in the District and/or County Courts of Dallas, Collin, Denton, Parker, and Smith Counties of Texas. REPRESENTATIVE LITIGATION MATTERS • Obtained directed…

The kind of cases Ashley takes

Ashley reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury, product liability, and slip & fall matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Texas at Austin

    J.D. · 2005

  • Texas A&M University, College Station

    B.S. Genetics · 2002

Jurisdictions

Ashley's state bar admissions

  • Texas

    2005 · ACTIVE

Ashley studied at J.D. in University of Texas at Austin and B.S. Genetics in Texas A&M University, College Station.

Law school and academic background

Ashley completed J.D. in University of Texas at Austin and B.S. Genetics in Texas A&M University, College Station. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ashley runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Ashley's professional memberships and bar associations

  • State Bar of Texas Dallas Bar Association Texas Young Lawyers Association

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Locations

Ashley Whatley's office in Dallas

Ashley's primary office is at Meadow Park Tower, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX, 75231. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Walters, Balido & Crain

Meadow Park Tower, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 1500

Dallas, TX 75231

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ashley Whatley — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury 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 personal injury attorney in Dallas, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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 personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ashley Whatley

  • How much does it cost to hire Ashley for a personal injury 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 personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Ashley's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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 Dallas?

    Ashley is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas 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 personal injury 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

Personal Injury attorneys serving Dallas, Houston and Austin in Texas

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