Overview
Austin is a corporate attorney who provides strategic legal guidance tailored to the operational goals of businesses and investors.
Austin counsels clients on corporate structuring, financing strategies and long-term planning initiatives. He also works on mergers & acquisitions, guiding clients from the early stages of the deal through closing. Austin strives to understand clients’ businesses as much as possible to offer practical insight that fits with their goals and industry context.
Prior to joining the firm, Austin served as the term law clerk for Hon. Shon Hastings, Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota for two years. He gained valuable exposure to all aspects of the bankruptcy process, including corporate cases under Chapter 11 and small business cases under Subchapter V. Austin utilizes this experience to help businesses tackle financial difficulties, whether through bankruptcy or out-of-court workouts.
Services
Credentials
Education
- The University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2023, with distinction
- Presentation College, B.S., 2018, summa cum laude
Admissions
- North Dakota, 2023
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, Honorable Shon Hastings, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota, 2023-2025
Recognition
- Order of the Coif
- Leroy Walker Champion of Character Award nominee, North Star Athletic Association, 2018
- William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist, National Football Foundation, 2018