Ashley Hornstein represents people and families suffering from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases caused by occupational, environmental and household asbestos exposure, as well as victims of lead poisoning and other toxic environmental exposures.
Ashley began working with Motley Rice as a law clerk in 2010, supporting various trial teams in their efforts to hold major corporations accountable. She contributed legal research and case preparation for litigation against C.R. Bard claiming defective medical devices, and Georgia-Pacific for claims of asbestos-related diseases caused by asbestos exposure.
Ashley also represents individuals who suffered from various health problems after taking Ozempic and/or Wegovy .
In 2013, Ashley joined the firm as an attorney focusing on illnesses and injuries caused by toxic exposure.
Awards, Accolades & Recognitions
Best Lawyers
Providence, RI
2021-2026 Ones to Watch list: Product liability litigation-plaintiffs
The National Trial Lawyers
2022-2023 Civil Plaintiff-Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer list, Rhode Island
ALM New England Legal Awards
2024 Unsung Hero Winner
Blog Posts
January 5, 2026
5 things you should know about asbestos Causes, Not Just Cases
by: John E. Herrick
April 1, 2024
Yes, asbestos risks are still a concern
by: Anne McGinness Kearse
February 9, 2023
End of the Road for the “Texas Two-Step”? Causes, Not Just Cases
by: Louis M. Bograd
News
March 24, 2026
Rhode Island AG’s Report Finds Hundreds of Children Abused by Catholic Priest
by: Motley Rice
December 26, 2025
GLP-1 Lawsuit Update: New Litigation Approved for Vision Loss Claims
by: Motley Rice