Helen Ashton

Helen Ashton is the Legal Practitioner Director at East Coast Injury Lawyers, where she has dedicated nine years to guiding clients through litigation and commercial law complexities. With a keen focus on strategic advice, she has been instrumental in supporting businesses and individuals alike. Her journey to director began in February 2020, marking a noteworthy tenure in Robina, Queensland. Before her current role, Helen served as Special Counsel at East Coast Injury Lawyers from October 2017 to February 2020, during which she honed her expertise and became an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. This proficiency was further developed at MurphySchmidt Solicitors, where she was also a Special Counsel, gaining valuable insights into personal injuries across a year and a half in the Greater Brisbane Area. Helen's career is marked by significant achievements and a deep commitment to the field of personal injuries, having served as a Partner and Accredited Specialist at Shine Lawyers Ltd for over five years. Her experience as a Senior Solicitor at McCowans Lawyers in Coolangatta adds to her comprehensive legal background, complemented by her early career roles as a Solicitor at MurphySchmidt Solicitors and Articled Clerk at Attwood Marshall Lawyers. Helen holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, laying a robust academic foundation for her distinguished legal career.