Atty. Michael G. Austin

Atty. Michael G. Austin

Michael Austin focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters, arbitration and regulatory investigation matters, with a particular emphasis in the healthcare industry. Michael serves as co-chair of the firm’s healthcare litigation team, and represents a wide range of healthcare clients, including health systems, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, diagnostic imaging companies, home health agencies, and medical and physician practice.

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Profile Summary

About Michael G. Austin at a glance

Michael G. Austin is a business, class action, product liability, litigation, and health care attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Austin focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters, arbitration and regulatory investigation matters, with a particular emphasis in the healthcare industry
  • Michael serves as co-chair of the firm’s healthcare litigation team, and represents a wide range of healthcare clients, including health systems, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, diagnostic imaging companies, home health agencies, and medical and physician practice
  • Mike handles a variety of complex healthcare litigation matters, conducts regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by federal and state regulatory agencies, and responds and defends potential whistleblower (qui tam) actions
  • Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/austin-michael/

Practice Areas Explained

Michael G. Austin's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

Michael G. Austin is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Florida →

Product Liability

Michael G. Austin is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael G. Austin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Michael G. Austin is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Miami 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 Michael G. Austin

Where is Michael G. Austin's law office located?
Michael G. Austin's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael G. Austin handle?
Michael G. Austin focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Michael G. Austin go to law school?
Michael G. Austin earned their education at (J.D., 2001).
How can I contact Michael G. Austin for a consultation?
You can contact Michael G. Austin 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 Michael G. Austin received?
Michael G. Austin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 2001

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026

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