Atty. M. Austin Moretz

Atty. M. Austin Moretz

Effective, efficient, client-centric advocacy are hallmarks of Austin Moretz’s litigation practice throughout Florida and Georgia. He understands precise and timely communication is critical to meeting his clients’ legal needs, both inside and out of the courtroom.

Pensacola Pensacola 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About M. Austin Moretz at a glance

M. Austin Moretz is a Director based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on employment, business, workers comp, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida (2011) and Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District (2012). Educated at University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, FL (Juris Doctor, 2011). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of ASSOCIATIONS •Florida Bar Association •State Bar of Georgia •Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association. Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Effective, efficient, client-centric advocacy are hallmarks of Austin Moretz’s litigation practice throughout Florida and Georgia
  • He understands precise and timely communication is critical to meeting his clients’ legal needs, both inside and out of the courtroom
  • A team approach with clients is key to achieving their business and personal goals while building lasting relationships
  • Austin focuses on casualty defense (trucking, auto, premises liability, wrongful death), construction defect litigation, professional malpractice defense, employment litigation, products liability, and a variety of first-party and third-party insurance issues
  • He has achieved positive results in hundreds of cases throughout Florida and Georgia and has developed a unique familiarity with the law and its application in both states
  • Austin’s precise and effective strategies have resulted in successful defense verdicts at trial, dismissals, summary judgments, and appeals on behalf of his clients which have included individuals, contractors, medical providers, insurance companies, and a variety of professionals and businesses, including Fortune 500 companies
  • He has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV Preeminent attorney, signifying that a large number of his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence
  • Originally from Tifton, Georgia, Austin moved to the Pensacola Bay area in November of 2011 with his wife, a teacher in Santa Rosa County
  • Together they enjoy raising their three boys on the Gulf Coast
  • Awards & Recognitions •Recipient of the Fall 2010 Book Award for the UF Conservation Clinic RELATED NEWS Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference, Tampa a “Perfect 10” Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference, Tampa a “Perfect 10” Galloway Hosts 10th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Galloway Hosts 10th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Galloway Secures Another Victory in Florida After Hurricane Delay Galloway Secures Another Victory in Florida After Hurricane Delay Florida Litigators Win Trip and Fall Premises Liability Case for Landscaping Contractor Florida Litigators Win Trip and Fall Premises Liability Case for Landscaping Contractor Galloway Attorneys Present 9th Annual Tampa Claims Conference Galloway Attorneys Present 9th Annual Tampa Claims Conference

Practice Areas Explained

M. Austin Moretz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Austin Moretz 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.

M. Austin Moretz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

M. Austin Moretz is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →

Construction Law

M. Austin Moretz is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

M. Austin Moretz is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Austin Moretz

Where is M. Austin Moretz's law office located?
M. Austin Moretz's law practice is located in Pensacola, Florida. The firm is Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Austin Moretz handle?
M. Austin Moretz focuses on employment, business, workers comp, construction, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has M. Austin Moretz practiced law?
M. Austin Moretz has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did M. Austin Moretz go to law school?
M. Austin Moretz earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 2011).
How can I contact M. Austin Moretz for a consultation?
You can contact M. Austin Moretz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has M. Austin Moretz received?
M. Austin Moretz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Juris Doctor
University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, FL
- 2011

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2011
Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District
Admitted: 2012

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