Atty. Scott D. Austin

Atty. Scott D. Austin

Scott D. Austin is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, health law.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott D. Austin at a glance

Scott D. Austin is a medical malpractice and health care attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1980), and U.S. Claims Court (1987). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1979) and University of Delaware (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott D. Austin is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, health law
  • Scott D. received a B.S. degree from University of Delaware in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Scott D. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Scott D. Austin's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Health Care Law

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

Scott D. Austin is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott D. Austin

Where is Scott D. Austin's law office located?
Scott D. Austin's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott D. Austin handle?
Scott D. Austin focuses on medical malpractice, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Scott D. Austin practiced law?
Scott D. Austin has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Scott D. Austin go to law school?
Scott D. Austin earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Scott D. Austin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1979
B.S.
University of Delaware
- 1976

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1987
Maryland
Admitted: 1993

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