Eugene Ashley

Eugene Ashley is a San Jose trial attorney who handles business litigation, real estate disputes, construction matters, class actions, and complex commercial conflicts. He represents public and privately held businesses and individuals in contract claims, business torts, unfair competition, trade secret disputes, mechanic’s liens, and employment litigation. His practice combines courtroom advocacy with arbitration and settlement strategy, helping clients address significant disputes that may involve substantial financial or operational consequences.

Eugene earned his J.D., with distinction, from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara, with study at Richmond American University London. His education supports careful legal analysis, persuasive advocacy, and practical problem-solving in complex commercial disputes. He applies that training when evaluating contracts, evidence, business relationships, property rights, and litigation risks for clients.

Eugene has chaired numerous bench and jury trials and has guided clients through arbitration and settlement. His representative matters include a multimillion-dollar breach of contract jury verdict, a multimillion-dollar bench trial result for a homeowner, and successful trials involving business control during divorce proceedings. He also arbitrated a million-dollar mechanic’s lien and contract dispute involving a large Bay Area residential development, demonstrating substantial experience with high-value commercial conflicts for clients.

Eugene Ashley is admitted in California, all four federal district courts in the state, and the Ninth Circuit. He serves on the boards of the San Jose Chamber of Commerce and Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and has taught continuing legal education programs on mechanic’s lien law. His professional background reflects sustained trial work, business counseling, community leadership, and practical advocacy for clients navigating demanding real estate, construction, and commercial disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Rotary Club of Pleasanton
• Board Member, Sharks Foundation
• Member, Santa Clara County Bar Association
• Board Member,  San Jose Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California at Santa Barbara
  B.A. in Political Science

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