National Attention.
Upstate Roots.
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 40 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.
Ashmore brings to his civil litigation and criminal defense practice an incisive intellect and sense of integrity. In court, it doesn't hurt that his distinctive South Carolina drawl enhances his way with a story.![]()
— Super Lawyers Magazine
Legacy of Integrity
Power of Experience
Standard of Excellence
Practice
Areas
Elite representation isn't just about knowing the law; it's about commanding the courtroom. With a foundation built as a Federal Prosecutor and a legacy spanning three generations in Greenville, Beattie B. Ashmore provides the authoritative voice required for the most complex legal battles in the nation.
Civil Litigation in All Courts
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Federal Civil Cases
Additional
Practice Areas
Contract
Law
Significant Plaintiffs Cases
Local
Counsel
The voice that
speaks for you.
Among lawyers in Greenville, South Carolina,
Beattie B. 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.
Legal Awards &
Acknowledgements
U.S. News
Best Lawyers
Super Lawyer Magazine
Criminal Defense, Greenville SC
Judicial Edition
Successful outcomes are driven by preparation, experience, and courtroom authority. With a distinguished career as a Federal Prosecutor and trial attorney, Beattie B. Ashmore represents clients in some of the most complex legal matters nationwide.
$9.1 MillionPlaintiff's Verdict Greenville County State Court
Recovered the maximum insurance policy limits for a husband and wife severely injured in an automobile collision through a major personal injury settlement.
$101 MillionFederal Civil Trial
Successfully persuaded prosecutors to reduct the government's proposed loss figure from $87 million to less than $50,000, resulting in probation for the client on complex fraud-related charges.
$12 MillionFederal Investment Fraud Indictment
Successfully secured a not-guilty federal jury verdict on all counts of alleged mail and wire fraud, demonstrating a strong defense strategy and achieving a complete victory for the client.
Significant Legal Cases
Ashmore’s client was found not guilty on all six counts of mail fraud after a jury trial in federal court in Anderson, South Carolina. Ashmore’s client was accused of participating in a $12 million fraudulent investment scheme.


Ashmore represented rapper Kodak Black on an assault charge, and the case was pending for five years before it was resolved with a probationary sentence of less than six months. Beattie B. Ashmore, P.A. secured a not-guilty federal jury verdict on all counts of alleged mail and wire fraud involving a $12 million investment scheme after a multi-day trial in federal court in Anderson, South Carolina.
Client Testimonial
Proven Advocacy
Results that speak for themselves.
40+
Years
Legal Experience
AV
Preeminent
Peer-Rated Excellence
Top 25
Ranking
South Carolina Super Lawyer
Meet the
Team
At Beattie B. Ashmore, we provide more than just representation; we provide a strategic advantage. Led by a former Federal prosecutor with over 40 years of trial experience, our team is committed to navigating the most complex legal challenges in both State and Federal courts.
Beattie B. Ashmore
Founding Attorney
Stephanie J. Gray
Associate Attorney
Rhonda M. Bell
Assistant to B. Ashmore
Super Lawyers
Magazine Cover Story
A compelling cover story in Super Lawyers Magazine, this story highlights Mr. Ashmore’s defense of a 19-year-old McDonald’s employee from Simpsonville. The young worker faced a felony charge of malicious tampering with food and, if convicted, could have been sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. Through careful investigation and a strong legal strategy, Mr. Ashmore successfully secured the dismissal of all charges. The outcome allowed the college freshman to move forward with his life and continue pursuing his education toward becoming a nurse practitioner. The case stands as a powerful example of how experienced legal representation can protect an individual’s future when serious accusations threaten to alter the course of their life.













