Born and raised in Greenville, as were his parents and grandparents, Beattie B. Ashmore is a former Federal prosecutor and has been an attorney in Greenville, South Carolina for over 35 years. He has also been selected every year as a Super Lawyer since the list’s inception and selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the Top 25 lawyers in South Carolina every year since 2014. He has an AV Preeminent Rating from his peers with Martindale-Hubbell® — the highest rank given for legal ability and ethical standards.
Among lawyers in Greenville, South Carolina, Beattie Ashmore is recognized and respected for his breadth of experience, his character, and his ability to connect to people. His legal ability and ethical standards speak volumes on behalf of his clients.
More than 35 years of criminal trial experience handling State and Federal prosecutions from DUI and murder to securities fraud and white collar cases.
From auto accidents to wrongful death, representing both individuals and families, with significant experience dealing with insurance companies.
Handled dozens of State and Federal post-conviction relief cases and appeals. Obtained successful relief through new trials and reversals of convictions.
Representing individuals to corporations as plaintiffs and defense counsel in wrongful death, class action, personal injury, contract disputes, and much more.
Best Law Firms | U.S. News
2022
Recognized by Best Lawyers®
2022
Top 25 Attorney in SC | Super Lawyer Magazine
2014 – 2022
Lawyer of the Year | Criminal Defense, General Practice, Greenville SC
2017 – 2022
AV Preeminent | Judicial Edition
2016 – 2022
A legal must-read. Super Lawyers covers Mr. Ashmore’s unique case defending a 19-year-old McDonald’s worker from Simpsonville. If convicted, the worker faced up to 20 years in prison on a felony charge of malicious tampering of food. Charges against the college freshman were dismissed, allowing him to continue to pursue his studies to become a nurse practitioner.