Atty. L. Thomas Austin
L. Thomas Austin is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, workers compensation.
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L. Thomas Austin is a personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp attorney based in Dunlap, Tennessee. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1973). Educated at Tennessee at Knoxville J.D. (—) and Tennessee at Knoxville B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dunlap, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- L. Thomas Austin is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, workers compensation
- L. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Tennessee at Knoxville, and has been licensed for 53 years
- L. Thomas practices in Dunlap, TN
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
L. Thomas Austin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
L. Thomas Austin is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
L. Thomas Austin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dunlap are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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