Dee Asthana

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ABOUT DEE ASTHANA

When an injury case becomes complex, expensive, and trial-bound, other attorneys often bring our firm in as trial counsel.I serve as Managing Partner at Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana Personal Injury Lawyers, where our trial lawyers try serious injury and wrongful death cases across Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and Mississippi. Attorney referrals are always welcome and handled with professionalism, transparency, and respect for the referring attorney’s relationship with the client. We handle complex auto and trucking litigation, catastrophic injury matters, and cross-border cases that require significant funding, structured litigation strategy, and disciplined trial preparation.Many of our cases come from attorneys who refer matters because: The case is outside their state or jurisdiction Contributory negligence concerns make the case more complex The matter has become litigation-heavy or trial-bound They do not regularly try cases or prefer experienced trial counsel to handle trial Personal injury litigation is not their primary practice areaThey want to protect their client relationship while ensuring their client is well representedWhen a case is referred to our firm- We litigate the case from start to finish- We provide consistent updates throughout the case- You remain involved if desired- We do not solicit your client for future matters- We honor your referral feeOur goal is simple: We protect your client, your relationship, and the full value of the case.While I do not personally try cases, our firm has a dedicated trial department of exceptional trial lawyers led by Randall Caldwell, who consistently deliver strong results for clients and referring counsel. In one recent referral matter, our trial team increased a top offer of to within a week of being brought onto the case.My role is to ensure that every referring attorney experiences professionalism, transparency, and trust throughout the life of the case.My background shapes how I approach this work. I was born in Canada, raised in India, and first trained as an engineer. I learned early how to work within demanding systems. I also learned how to question them.Excellence in this field requires curiosity, discipline, and preparation. Those principles guide how I lead our firm and how we handle cases entrusted to us by clients and referring attorneys.Strong. Loyal. Prepared.If you are an attorney with a serious injury case in Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, or Mississippi, I welcome the opportunity to connect.