Atty. Austin M. Pegues

Atty. Austin M. Pegues

Austin Pegues is a senior associate attorney at the Orange County, California office of WSHB. Austin's practice centers on labor and employment law.

Aliso Viejo Aliso Viejo 7 yrs experience 7 year
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About Austin M. Pegues at a glance

Austin M. Pegues is a Senior Associate based in Aliso Viejo, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in California (2019). Educated at UCLA School of Law (LL.M. University, 2021) and Arizona State University (B.A., 2016). Serands clients in Aliso Viejo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Austin Pegues is a senior associate attorney at the Orange County, California office of WSHB
  • Austin's practice centers on labor and employment law
  • He represents varying types and sizes of employers
  • He also provides advisory services to businesses on various matters, including policy development, employment issues, employee handbooks, contract analysis, and general corporate counsel
  • Austin earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, where he majored in Film and Business Management
  • He subsequently received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was an active member of the International Law Journal and the Black Law Student Association
  • Additionally, Austin was a youth mentor for the Crawford Legal Institute and Mentorship Bond Program
  • He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) from the University of California, Los Angeles
  • Originally from California, near San Diego, Austin relocated to Los Angeles after completing his law degree
  • He enjoys traveling, engaging in physical fitness activities, participating in sports, cooking, and watching films in his leisure time

Practice Areas Explained

Austin M. Pegues's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Austin M. Pegues handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Aliso Viejo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Austin M. Pegues

Where is Austin M. Pegues's law office located?
Austin M. Pegues's law practice is located in Aliso Viejo, California. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Austin M. Pegues handle?
Austin M. Pegues focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Austin M. Pegues practiced law?
Austin M. Pegues has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Austin M. Pegues go to law school?
Austin M. Pegues earned their education at (LL.M. University, 2021); (B.A., 2016).
How can I contact Austin M. Pegues for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. University
UCLA School of Law
- 2021
B.A.
Arizona State University
- 2016

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2019

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