Atty. D. Austin Bersinger

Atty. D. Austin Bersinger

Austin Bersinger has considerable industry experience in insurance coverage and risk management matters. Combining his disciplined military background with years of learning how insurance companies think and what drives their decisions, Austin knows how to efficaciously litigate on his clients' behalf.

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Profile Summary

About D. Austin Bersinger at a glance

D. Austin Bersinger is a insurance attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Austin Bersinger has considerable industry experience in insurance coverage and risk management matters
  • Combining his disciplined military background with years of learning how insurance companies think and what drives their decisions, Austin knows how to efficaciously litigate on his clients' behalf
  • Austin represents clients faced with virtually all types of insurance recovery issues, including coverage denials, claim presentation, bad faith matters, and related appeals, as well as complex business disputes
  • He also assists in claim presentations after loss and coverage issues at the trial and appellate levels and does a significant amount of insurance counseling and policy review
  • Post-graduation, Austin served as an active-duty officer in the U.S
  • Air Force
  • He cut his teeth trying cases as a criminal prosecutor and as a Special Assistant U.S
  • Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
  • His experience in all these roles equipped him with the leadership and management skills that are of the utmost benefit to his clients
  • After fulfilling his military commitment, Austin began his civil litigation practice representing domestic insurance companies, as well as insurers in the Lloyd’s market in coverage disputes across the United States
  • He has been published nationally and regularly speaks to audiences all over the country, sharing his insight on a variety of insurance coverage topics
  • Austin also has served as a contributor and editor for the preeminent authority on insurance coverage in Georgia, Georgia Property and Liability Insurance Law

Practice Areas Explained

D. Austin Bersinger's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about D. Austin Bersinger

Where is D. Austin Bersinger's law office located?
D. Austin Bersinger's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Austin Bersinger handle?
D. Austin Bersinger focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did D. Austin Bersinger go to law school?
D. Austin Bersinger earned their education at (J.D., 2011).
How can I contact D. Austin Bersinger for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has D. Austin Bersinger received?
D. Austin Bersinger's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — in America; Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2023; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2023.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 2011

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Georgia, State Bar of Georgia

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