Mr. Austin Evans

Mr. Austin Evans: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Biography

Austin Evans is a trial lawyer in the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Denver, Atlanta, and Philadelphia offices, and a shareholder in the firm. He represents products manufacturers and retailers in high-profile, nationwide litigation. Austin’s practice focuses on defending individual and mass-tort cases at both state and federal levels, including multidistrict litigations (MDLs), involving diverse claims against international corporations.

Austin has robust trial and litigation management experience, defending clients in the retail, consumer products, food & beverage, airline, automotive, life sciences, and pharmaceutical/medical device industries. He handles all aspects of complex mass tort and product liability cases from early case assessment through trial, frequently in the toughest jurisdictions in the country. Having participated in more than 15 trials, Austin works up and evaluates each matter with a view towards trial.

Trusted by clients, Austin leverages his in-house experience at a Fortune 50 retailer to identify problems before they arise, and develops creative strategies to approach them. He takes a strategic, practical and results-driven approach to litigation, and counsels clients with a 360 degree mindset. In addition to his litigation work, Austin has counseled clients on risk mitigation, large-scale settlement programs, and internal investigations.

Austin has also counseled some of the world’s largest companies following mass shootings. Having managed these matters in-house and litigated them externally, Austin is aware of the unique legal challenges they present and provides helpful counsel to companies when they need it most.

Concentrations

•Products liability
•Multidistrict litigation
•Pharmaceutical and medical device litigation
•Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation
•Settlement administration
•Litigation risk strategy
•Commercial litigation
•Class action

The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Dispute Resolution> Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action- Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2025
•Team Member, 'Georgia Firm of the Year,' Benchmark Litigation, 2025

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Litigation
  • Products Liability & Mass Torts
  • Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation
  • Retail
  • Complex Torts
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Georgia, B.S.
Law School Attended:
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., Order of the Barristers; Health Law Certificate
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, New Jersey; 2005, Pennsylvania; 2013, Georgia; 2013, Florida; 2023, Texas; Colorado
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), 2013-Present
•Member, DRI, 2008-Present

Birth Information:
Pensacola, Florida, March 29, 1979
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Defended Fortune 50 retailer in multidistrict litigation (MDL) alleging that prenatal ingestion of acetaminophen causes ASD and ADHD in children.; Defended Coloplast in nationwide products liability litigation related to injuries allegedly caused by its female pelvic-mesh devices.; Acted as trial counsel for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Neff v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (June 2023), a multiweek wrongful death trial in Broward County, Florida that resulted in a verdict of 1.6% of plaintiff's demand without entitlement to punitive damages.; Defended Fortune 50 retailer and Beech-Nut in litigation alleging that trace amounts of heavy metals in baby food causes ASD and ADHD.; Obtained dismissal of pure bill of discovery for lack of personal jurisdiction, which was affirmed on appeal. MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC v. Coloplast Corp., 353 So. 3d 705 (Fla. 3d DCA 2023).; Acted as trial counsel for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Miller v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Sept. 2022), a multiweek wrongful death trial in Miami-Dade County, Florida that resulted in a verdict of 3.5% of plaintiff's demand without entitlement to punitive damages.; Acted as national settlement counsel for a global life sciences company.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Evans prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.;; In-House Experience: Senior Counsel, Walmart Inc., 2018-2021
ISLN:
918868198

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Location

  • Atlanta, GA
    Terminus 200 , Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
    Atlanta, GA 30305

    303-685-7422 Phone
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