Ashley Nelson

Overview

Ashley Nelson is an associate attorney in the Richmond, Virginia office of O’Hagan Meyer. Ashley’s practice focuses on construction law, professional liability, and general and commercial litigation. Ashley works with architects, engineers, project owners, contractors, accountants, and liability carriers in a variety of construction, professional liability, insurance coverage, employment and contract disputes, as well as in other matters. Her practice focuses on mediation, arbitration, and litigation in both state and federal forums.

Ashley graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina State University in 2021. During university, Ashley interned for The Honorable Chief Justice Cheri Beasley (North Carolina Supreme Court). She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2024. During law school, Ashley interned for The Honorable Chief Judge Marla Graff Decker (Court of Appeals of Virginia). Prior to joining O’Hagan Meyer, Ashley began her legal career clerking for The Honorable Jayne Pemberton (Chesterfield County Circuit Court).

Professional

• Member, Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association
• Member, Richmond Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Bar Association