Katelyn Ashton
Health Care Law
Health Care Law
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Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Healthcare group. Her practice is focused on the representation and defense of manufacturers in complex products liability litigation in state and federal courts, with an emphasis on prescription drugs, medical devices, and chemicals. She was a member of the Motions Team in the largest MDL in history and has experience in various other aspects of discovery and trial work, including drafting company discovery responses, taking plaintiff and witness depositions, and providing pre-trial and on-site trial support to lead trial and appellate trial counsel. Katelyn recently served as a member of the trial support team that obtained a defense verdict in a medical device case in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (April 2023). Best Lawyers in America® selected her as one of its “Ones to Watch” for Health Care Law and Product Liability Litigation. Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Healthcare group. Her practice is focused on the representation and defense of manufacturers in complex products liability litigation in state and federal courts, with an emphasis on prescription drugs, medical devices, and chemicals. She was a member of the Motions Team in the largest MDL in history and has experience in various other aspects of discovery and trial work, including drafting company discovery responses, taking plaintiff and witness depositions, and providing pre-trial and on-site trial support to lead trial and appellate trial counsel. Katelyn recently served as a member of the trial support team that obtained a defense verdict in a medical device case in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (April 2023). Best Lawyers in America® selected her as one of its “Ones to Watch” for Health Care Law and Product Liability Litigation. Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Healthcare group. Her practice is focused on the representation and defense of manufacturers in complex products liability litigation in state and federal courts, with an emphasis on prescription drugs, medical devices, and chemicals. She was a member of the Motions Team in the largest MDL in history and has experience in various other aspects of discovery and trial work, including drafting company discovery responses, taking plaintiff and witness depositions, and providing pre-trial and on-site trial support to lead trial and appellate trial counsel. Katelyn recently served as a member of the trial support team that obtained a defense verdict in a medical device case in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (April 2023). Best Lawyers in America® selected her as one of its “Ones to Watch” for Health Care Law and Product Liability Litigation.
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024
Lisa Taylor
Katelyn Ashton represented our company in a product liability suit concerning a surgical implant. Her technical knowledge of the healthcare and medical device sector, as noted in her professional recognitions, was evident and provided a solid foundation for our defense. The legal strategy she developed was sound. However, the experience was marked by significant delays in communication. Responses to emails often took several days, and updates on case developments felt reactive rather than proactive. While the outcome of our matter was ultimately satisfactory, the process required more client management on our end than anticipated. For straightforward, high-stakes defense work, her expertise from Butler Snow's dedicated group is reliable, but be prepared to manage expectations around accessibility.