Ashley N. Canan

Ashley N. Canan is an associate with Kightlinger & Gray in Indianapolis whose work includes insurance coverage, bad faith, and complex litigation matters. She joined the firm in 2021 after gaining experience in prosecution, appellate work, family law, and plaintiff-side personal injury practice. Her litigation background gives her perspective on disputes from different sides and supports her defense-focused work for individuals and businesses.

Ashley earned a J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2014 and a B.A. in Legal Studies from Ball State University in 2011, with minors in Psychology and Spanish. She also completed a CLEO internship program with the Court of Appeals of Indiana. Her education and early legal experience developed skills in legal analysis, written advocacy, investigation, and case preparation for contested matters.

Ashley’s prior experience includes work with the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office felony division, family law practice in Chicago, and plaintiff-side personal injury firms in Indianapolis. She brings that varied background to complex litigation and insurance-related matters. Her approach emphasizes detailed investigation, careful preparation, client communication, and strategic guidance throughout the stages of a claim or lawsuit.

Ashley N. Canan is admitted in Indiana and before the US District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Her practice combines litigation experience with an understanding of how claims develop from investigation through resolution. She focuses on protecting client interests, explaining the legal process clearly, and preparing matters carefully when businesses or individuals face significant insurance and litigation concerns. Her background spans multiple litigation settings and perspectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kightlinger and Gray LLP
• Young Lawyer’s Section Council, District 6 Representative, Indiana State Bar Association (2024-Present)
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
• Member, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
• Advocate, Lake County, zCASA (2014)

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Ball State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies, Minor(s): Psychology & Spanish

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