ATTORNEYS
BRIAN M. ASHTON, Esq.
PARTNER
BIO
Brian obtained his law degree from The Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. He previously worked as a judicial assistant for Judge Judy Hunter and a law clerk for Judges Lynn Callahan and Clair Dickinson in Summit County Common Pleas. Brian opened his own law practice in 2010 and partnered with Justin Barnhart in 2020.
Brian's undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Hiram College. Brian was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, where he currently serves as a city councilman.
Brian is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.
Brian enjoys unwinding by being a T.V. junkie and watching sports, particularly the Cleveland Browns. He is also a craft beer connoisseur.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor (J.D.), The Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Hiram College, 2004
JUSTIN P. BARNHART, Esq.
PARTNER
BIO
Justin obtained his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law, where he was a member of the Akron Law Review and Phi Delta Phi (International Legal Honor Society). He completed his coursework in the evening while working full-time as a forensic scientist for the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). After seven years in the forensic biology/DNA section of the crime laboratory, Justin opened his own law practice in 2014 and partnered with Brian Ashton in 2020.
Prior to law school, Justin obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree with Distinction in Forensic Biology, with a minor in Biochemistry, from Ohio Northern University. While at ONU, he held several leadership positions in various academic, social and athletic organizations.
Justin is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio. He is also an active member of the Akron Bar Association where is involved with several committees. He is also a member of the Ohio State Bar Association.
In his free time, Justin enjoys coaching his sons' little league teams (and being a board member of the local youth baseball/softball league), camping, and woodworking.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of Akron School of Law, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Ohio Northern University, 2007