Ashley J. Cook

Ashley J. Cook is an associate in Miller Stratvert P.A.’s Albuquerque office with a practice spanning civil and commercial litigation and business-related matters. Her areas include business, banking and commercial transactions, construction law, creditors’ rights, insurance coverage and bad faith, medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, and regulatory compliance. She represents clients in disputes and transactions requiring careful analysis of contracts, financial obligations, regulatory requirements, liability, and litigation strategy.

Ashley earned a J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law, summa cum laude, with a certificate in Natural Resources and Environmental Law. She earned a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of New Mexico, also summa cum laude. Her academic honors included CALI Awards and scholarship recognition. This combination of legal and scientific training supports work involving technical records, regulated industries, medical issues, environmental questions, and complex commercial or litigation matters.

Ashley clerked with the US Department of Justice Office of International Affairs, assisting with extradition matters and evidence gathering involving domestic and foreign governments. Before joining Miller Stratvert, she gained experience at civil and trial-focused firms and at a bankruptcy firm in Albuquerque. Her current work includes civil and commercial litigation, personal injury and medical malpractice defense, insurance disputes, construction matters, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy issues, banking, business, and regulatory matters.

Ashley J. Cook has received Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch recognition in Banking and Finance Law and in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency. She has also held leadership roles with the Albuquerque Bar Association. Her practice combines strong academic credentials, scientific training, government experience, and broad civil litigation exposure, allowing her to address disputes that involve technical evidence, financial issues, regulatory requirements, and business considerations with organized and practical legal analysis.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Miller Stratvert P.A.
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Secretary, Albuquerque Bar Association (2024)

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Summa Cum Laude)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry (Summa Cum Laude)

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