Ashworth & Kline

Attorneys at Law · Est. 1978

Counsel for consequential moments.

Ashworth & Kline represents individuals and companies in complex litigation, corporate, and real estate matters across the country.

Best Lawyers in America Chambers USA Ranked Super Lawyers, 12 Years Running

46

Years in Practice

1,800+

Matters Resolved

28

Partners & Counsel

92%

Client Referral Rate

The Firm

Rigor, discretion, and a bias for the client.

Since 1978, Ashworth & Kline has built a reputation for direct, senior-level representation — no matter how the matter is staffed, a partner is always accountable for the outcome.

Our attorneys have argued before state supreme courts and closed transactions across three continents, but our approach never changes: understand the client's actual goal, then pursue it relentlessly.

Practice Areas

Where we represent clients.

Commercial Litigation

Complex disputes, from contract to shareholder litigation.

Corporate & M&A

Formation, financing, and transactional counsel for growing companies.

Real Estate

Acquisitions, leasing, and development counsel.

Family Law

Discreet, strategic representation in high-asset matters.

Employment

Executive agreements, disputes, and workplace policy.

Trusts & Estates

Estate planning and probate litigation.

Notable Matters

A record of results.

Litigation

Defended a manufacturer in multi-district litigation

Favorable settlement ahead of trial

Corporate

Advised on a $220M cross-border acquisition

Closed in under 90 days

Real Estate

Structured a mixed-use development partnership

300-unit residential and retail complex

Litigation

Prevailed in a shareholder derivative suit

Dismissed at summary judgment

Corporate

Counsel to a founder through Series C financing

$60M raised, terms favorable to founders

Real Estate & Corporate

Represented a REIT in a portfolio acquisition

12 properties across four states

Client Testimonials

"They treated our case like it was the only one on their desk."

General Counsel, Manufacturing Co.

"Direct partner involvement from day one — no surprises, no juniors we'd never met."

Founder, Series C Startup

"Handled an enormously stressful matter with real discretion and care."

Attorneys

Partners leading every matter.

Margaret Ashworth

Founding Partner

Desmond Kline

Founding Partner

Naomi Ferrer

Partner, Litigation

Bennett Osei

Partner, Corporate

How We Bill

Clear terms, agreed upfront.

Hourly

Standard billing for most litigation matters

  • Transparent monthly invoicing
  • Detailed time entries
  • Budget estimates provided upfront
Discuss Your Matter

Common for Transactions

Flat Fee

For well-defined transactional work

  • Agreed scope and price upfront
  • No hourly surprises
  • Ideal for contracts, formation, closings
Discuss Your Matter

General Counsel Retainer

Ongoing representation for growing companies

  • Monthly retainer, priority access
  • Contract review included
  • Direct partner relationship
Discuss Your Matter

Frequently Asked

Before you call.

Yes — most new matters begin with a complimentary 30-minute consultation to understand your situation and confirm fit.

Our attorneys are licensed across multiple states and regularly appear in federal court; cross-border matters are coordinated with trusted local counsel.

Urgent matters are typically staffed within 24–48 hours. We'll always tell you upfront if timing is a constraint.

Insights

Legal updates worth reading.

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Litigation · Jun 2026

What the new arbitration ruling means for employers

Corporate · May 2026

Founder-friendly terms to negotiate in a Series A

Real Estate · Apr 2026

Zoning changes to watch this year

Contact

Schedule a confidential consultation.

800 Constitution Avenue, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20001

+1 (202) 555 0164

intake@ashworthkline.example

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