 OverviewAustin is an accomplished trial attorney representing individuals, corporations, and institutional clients in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. His experience spans a wide range of disputes, including contract and business litigation; fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims; intellectual property and trade secret matters; real estate and construction disputes; oil and gas conflicts; partnership litigation; and product liability cases. Beyond his legal practice, Austin is deeply engaged in the Fort Worth community. He maintains an active leadership presence within several prominent organizations, including the Court Advisory Committee for the Northern District of Texas, the TCU AddRan College of Liberal Arts Board of Visitors, the Tarrant County Bar Association, and the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Austin served as a partner at another local firm and served on active duty in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. During his military service, he represented the U.S. Army, military personnel, federal government employees, and federal law enforcement in matters involving national security, military law, administrative law, fiscal law, consumer protection, probate, and family law. Austin currently serves as lead litigator for Munsch Hardt’s Fort Worth office and is dedicated to expanding the Firm’s presence and impact in the local market. Clerkships
- The Honorable Mark T. Pittman, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Law Clerk)
- The Honorable Terry R. Means, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Law Clerk)
Memberships
- Court Advisory Committee for the Northern District of Texas (2025-2028)
- TCU AddRan College of Liberal Arts Board of Visitors (Board of Directors, 2025-2028)
- Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, 2019-2023)
- Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court (Barrister)
- Texas Bar Foundation (Fellow)
- Tarrant County Bar Foundation (Fellow)
- Tarrant County Bar Association
OverviewAustin is an accomplished trial attorney representing individuals, corporations, and institutional clients in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. His experience spans a wide range of disputes, including contract and business litigation; fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims; intellectual property and trade secret matters; real estate and construction disputes; oil and gas conflicts; partnership litigation; and product liability cases. Beyond his legal practice, Austin is deeply engaged in the Fort Worth community. He maintains an active leadership presence within several prominent organizations, including the Court Advisory Committee for the Northern District of Texas, the TCU AddRan College of Liberal Arts Board of Visitors, the Tarrant County Bar Association, and the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Austin served as a partner at another local firm and served on active duty in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. During his military service, he represented the U.S. Army, military personnel, federal government employees, and federal law enforcement in matters involving national security, military law, administrative law, fiscal law, consumer protection, probate, and family law. Austin currently serves as lead litigator for Munsch Hardt’s Fort Worth office and is dedicated to expanding the Firm’s presence and impact in the local market. ExperienceManufacturing LitigationObtained a $7.5 MM jury verdict on behalf of a mining company against a rock crushing manufacturer regarding warranty and negligent misrepresentation claims after a two-week trial. Trade Secrets LitigationSuccessfully defended multi-million-dollar trade secret misappropriation claims asserted against a local aerospace manufacturer in a highly complex, six-week jury trial in Tarrant County District Court. Personal Injury LitigationObtained summary judgment dismissing personal injury claims against a major airliner headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Breach of ContractObtained summary judgment dismissing claims for fraud, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty against a local aerospace manufacturer in the United States [more]Obtained summary judgment dismissing claims for fraud, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty against a local aerospace manufacturer in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. [less]Labor & EmploymentSecured an advantageous settlement for a local small business owner sued by an employee for the creation of a hostile work environment. Labor & EmploymentObtained a temporary injunction for a Texas-based funeral home company against a former executive to enforce non-disclosure and non-compete provisions of employment [more]Obtained a temporary injunction for a Texas-based funeral home company against a former executive to enforce non-disclosure and non-compete provisions of employment agreement. [less]Breach of ContractObtained summary judgment dismissing breach of contract claims in Tarrant County District Court involving a significant real estate transaction representing a locally [more]Obtained summary judgment dismissing breach of contract claims in Tarrant County District Court involving a significant real estate transaction representing a locally based, multinational company with expertise across the spectrum of real estate development. [less]Investor LitigationObtained pre-litigation settlement to avoid costly legal expenses on behalf of local investor defrauded by managers of a purported cannabis investment fund. Breach of Fiduciary Duty + Breach of ContractProsecuted breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims on behalf of a minority shareholder [more]Prosecuted breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims on behalf of a minority shareholder against a local mid-sized business in binding arbitration. [less]Complex Estate LitigationObtained a favorable divorce decree following a bench trial involving the division of a complex marital estate, including disputed business ownership and millions of dollars’ [more]Obtained a favorable divorce decree following a bench trial involving the division of a complex marital estate, including disputed business ownership and millions of dollars’ worth of marital property. [less]Complex Estate LitigationSecured an advantageous settlement for a high-net-worth widow facing claims to the estate of her deceased husband by her husband’s adult children in Tarrant County [more]Secured an advantageous settlement for a high-net-worth widow facing claims to the estate of her deceased husband by her husband’s adult children in Tarrant County Probate Court. [less]Trial Defense Counsel Represented soldiers at courts-martial, separation proceedings, administrative hearings, and throughout criminal investigations. Special Assistant to the U.S. AttorneySecured multiple convictions as Special Assistant to the United States Attorney for the [more]Secured multiple convictions as Special Assistant to the United States Attorney for the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. [less]Operational LawAdvised commanders in the areas of operational law, fiscal law, and administrative law. Operational LawProvided legal advice to General Officers for hundreds of deliberate and dynamic strikes in an active combat zone and authored fiscal [more]Provided legal advice to General Officers for hundreds of deliberate and dynamic strikes in an active combat zone and authored fiscal reviews for equipment and services totaling more than $8.5 MM. [less]Administrative LawAdvised commanders and investigating officers at Fort Riley for hundreds of legal actions involving military justice, ethics, and administrative investigations. Administrative LawAdvised hundreds of clients in matters related to family law, consumer protection, and military administration, and drafted more than 75 complex estate plans.
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