Sara A. Austin

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Sara A. Austin: Attorney with Austin Law Firm, LLC
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Austin Law Firm, LLC was founded by Sara A. Austin in 2004. The firm’s and attorney’s loyalty and commitment to integrity and service to clients are well respected. Close, partnering relationships with each client are the foundation of Austin Law Firm.

Austin Law Firm is respected for excellence in the courtroom and in negotiations. The firm represents both business clients and individuals in Employment, HOA/Condominium, Business & Corporate, general Civil Litigation, Real Estate – Personal & Commercial, Bankruptcy – Debtor & Creditor, Estate, and Landlord/Tenant

Contact Austin Law Firm when you have a legal issue or want to learn your rights and obligations. An attorney will inform you of your options and offer guidance for the most successful resolution.

Sara A. Austin is a graduate of the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary. Previously, Austin worked with two other firms, and served as Law Clerk for the Honorable Ross W. Krumm, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, W.D.Va. In these positions, she has handled cases in Employment and Labor, Bankruptcy and Corporate Law and General Civil Litigation. Among various other activities, Austin was the 2016-17 President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, serves on the Board of Directors of York Day Nursery, and is a Past-President of the York County (PA) Bar Association, Leadership York, and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and a past board member of Community First Fund. Sara is frequently recognized by her peers through Super Lawyers. Sara was first recognized as a Rising Star in 2005. She was also recognized in 2009 and then every year since 2012 in the employment law area. Sara has also been recognized numerous times by Best Lawyers® in Harrisburg for employment law.

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Debtor-Creditor/Bankruptcy
  • Employment Law
  • Homeowner/Condo
  • Real Estate
  • Wills & Estate Planning

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Virginia, B.A., 1987
Law School Attended:
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary, J.D., 1990
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, Pennsylvania; 1991, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; 1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 1996, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
York County (PA) Bar Association (Past-President); Pennsylvania Bar Association (Vice-President 2014-15); American Bar Association; Middle District (PA) Bankruptcy Bar Association (Past-President); American Bankruptcy Institute; Pennsylvania Bar Institute (Past-President)
Birth Information:
Richmond, Virginia, September 19, 1965
ISLN:
909341792
Minority Owned:
Yes

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Peer Reviews

3.6/5.0 (10 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    3.6/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    3.6/5.0
  • Judgment

    3.5/5.0
  • Communication

    3.5/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    3.6/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/14/14 in Bankruptcy

    Sara has the ability to be task oriented and still see the overall picture of a situation. Her capacity to handle many things at once--and handle them well--is remarkable.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/12/14 in Employment Law

    I trust Sara and refer clients to her. She is quick and thorough. I respect her professionally and personally.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/10/14 in Labor Law

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/15/14 in Employment Contracts

    Knowledgable about employment law defense related issues.

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/05/14 in General Practice

    I know Sara thru the PA Bar and base my answers in observing her in that context. She is very well spoken.

  • 3.2/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/22/14 in Employment Law

  • 3.2/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/05/14 in Bankruptcy

  • 2.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/05/14 in Bankruptcy

  • 2.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/01/14 in Bankruptcy

  • 1.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/13/14 in General Practice

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