Austin focuses his practice on political law and commercial litigation. He represents clients in trial and appellate courts in a wide range of matters involving, among other things, election litigation, state and federal constitutional issues, real estate transactions, and various business disputes. Austin also maintains an active pro bono practice, focusing on civil rights and criminal justice issues.
Before joining Coppersmith Brockelman, Austin practiced for several years at a national law firm. Before that, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Vice Chief Justice John Pelander of the Arizona Supreme Court. In his prior career, Austin worked in private wealth management for Goldman Sachs.