Robert C. Ashley

Robert C. Ashley is a shareholder at Sanders + Parks in Phoenix, Arizona. His practice focuses on insurance coverage and bad faith, product liability, commercial litigation, aviation, property damage, and personal injury defense. Robert represents insurance companies, manufacturers, and other corporations in complex disputes involving catastrophic injuries, significant property losses, and difficult coverage questions. His work combines detailed case analysis with practical litigation strategy designed to help clients evaluate exposure and address high-stakes claims.

Robert attended the University of Arizona Law School, where he was a Perry Rogers Scholar and participated on the National Moot Court Team, the Morris K. Udall Inn of Court, and the Courtroom of the Future Project. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arizona in English, Latin, and Humanities and was a Flinn Scholar. His academic background supports his ability to analyze complex legal issues, develop persuasive arguments, and communicate technical concepts clearly in litigation and appellate matters.

Robert has defended manufacturers and corporations in cases involving tires, semi-trailer trucks, heavy machinery, exercise equipment, golf cars, ice machines, and children’s toys. He regularly works with experts in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, product failure, medicine, economics, and life-care planning. His insurance practice includes evaluating coverage and bad-faith issues for primary and excess carriers, monitoring litigation and trials, and addressing potential appellate issues. He also has extensive experience with appeals, special actions, and petitions for review before Arizona appellate courts.

Since 2021, Robert C. Ashley has served as a judge pro tempore in Maricopa County Superior Court conducting Civil Department settlement conferences. His professional recognition includes Best Lawyers in America honors for Insurance Law and Litigation-Insurance in 2026, Southwest Super Lawyers recognition, and Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating. He has also held leadership roles with the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Litigation Section. Robert’s experience across trial, appellate, insurance, and product liability matters allows him to provide clients with informed guidance from early case evaluation through resolution or appeal.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Sanders & Parks PC
• Board Chair, Maricopa County Bar Association, Litigation Section 2016-2017

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• University of Arizona Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arizona
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)