Atty. Sara A. Austin
Austin Law Firm, LLC was founded by Sara A. Austin in 2004.
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Sara A. Austin is a Partner based in York, Pennsylvania, practicing at Austin Law Firm, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1990) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of PA) Bar Association (Past-President) Pennsylvania Bar Association (Vice-President 2014-15) American Bar Association Middle District (PA) Bankruptcy Bar Association (Past-President) American Bankruptcy Institute Pennsylvania Bar Institute (Past-President, York County. Serands clients in York, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Austin Law Firm, LLC was founded by Sara A. Austin in 2004
- The firm’s and attorney’s loyalty and commitment to integrity and service to clients are well respected
- Close, partnering relationships with each client are the foundation of Austin Law Firm
- Austin Law Firm is respected for excellence in the courtroom and in negotiations
- The firm represents both business clients and individuals in Employment, HOA/Condominium, Business & Corporate, general Civil Litigation, Real Estate – Personal & Commercial, Bankruptcy – Debtor & Creditor, Estate, and Landlord/Tenant Contact Austin Law Firm when you have a legal issue or want to learn your rights and obligations
- An attorney will inform you of your options and offer guidance for the most successful resolution
- Sara A. Austin is a graduate of the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary
- Previously, Austin worked with two other firms, and served as Law Clerk for the Honorable Ross W. Krumm, U.S
- Bankruptcy Judge, W.D.Va
- In these positions, she has handled cases in Employment and Labor, Bankruptcy and Corporate Law and General Civil Litigation
- Among various other activities, Austin was the 2016-17 President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, serves on the Board of Directors of York Day Nursery, and is a Past-President of the York County (PA) Bar Association, Leadership York, and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and a past board member of Community First Fund
- Sara is frequently recognized by her peers through Super Lawyers
- Sara was first recognized as a Rising Star in 2005
- She was also recognized in 2009 and then every year since 2012 in the employment law area
- Sara has also been recognized numerous times by Best Lawyers® in Harrisburg for employment law
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sara A. Austin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Sara A. Austin is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Sara A. Austin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Sara A. Austin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Sara A. Austin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Sara A. Austin is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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