Laura E. Austin, Esq.

R.N., B.S.N., J.D., CCHP, CCM

Laura Austin is an AV Preeminent rated litigator with over 42 years of experience. She is a Registered Nurse, certified in correctional healthcare and has combined her 45 years of medicine and law in the representation of those who are injured by the negligence and carelessness of others. Her best verdict was $12,000,000. She focuses on serious injuries and does both Plaintiff’s work and Defense representation as a risk manager and consultant. Over the years she has also pursued litigation of family law and criminal defense. She has managed and grown a multimillion dollar business in supplemental staffing and is certified by the American Arbitration Association in both mediation and arbitration and is certified as a Guardian ad Litem. She sat as a Magistrate Judge for 4.5 years in Cobb County and relishes the responsibility of problem resolution and complex
decision making. She was a past president of the Georgia General
Practice and Trial Section.

Membership:

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Cobb County Bar Association
  • Blue Ridge Bar Associations
  • Board Member and 2012 President of the General Trial Section of the Bar
  • GACDL
  • Cobb Bar Criminal Section
  • Trial Lawyer of Cobb County
  • Member of Family Law Section
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Active Nursing License State of Georgia
  • Tradition of Excellence Winner 2018 for General Trial Practice
  • 2017 Super Lawyer
  • Trustee of Board of General Trial Section

Education and Qualifications:

Juris Doctor in Law

Woodrow Wilson College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Texas Women’s University (Denton, Texas)

Special Certifications

Certified in Mediation and Arbitration. Certified as a Guardian Ad Litem. ASHRM member. CCHP Certification.

I have known Laura for many years and would highly recommend utilizing her law service. Laura is one of the most creative, caring, and thoughtful professionals that is willing to do anything to help one in need.

CG, Charleston, SC

Ms Austin was extremely professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. This was a personal injury case of a special needs family member. Our family was blessed to have someone with integrity to help us with this case.

Anonymous

Excellent Lawyer! My son's life was a mess with separation and divorce (still pending), but the good news is Laura helped him keep the custody of his precious daughters. Laura took the time to listen and hear my son's priorities and from there she started the "ball rolling" with her expertise. Don't know of many lawyers that work Saturdays, but my son needed her on a weekend and by cell phone, she was there assisting him through important decisions! Amazing!

Sandy

    Experience:

    • Attorney at Law Austin Law Group, PC (General practice litigation attorney with emphasis on personal injury, medical and nursing board hearings, medical malpractice, family law, corporate, criminal defense and contract law.)
    • Risk Manager and General Counsel at eHealth, LLC (Attorney, Risk Manager and Consultant –Nursing Service – Defense of all issues, contract negotiations, employee disputes and claims; consultation in all management areas including human resources, business growth and development, finances and operations, risk investigation.)
    • Part Time Magistrate Judge – Cobb County (First Appearance Hearings, Civil Calendar for Bench Trials, Video Warrants and Civilian Applications.)
    • Director, Risk Manager & General Legal Counsel ASAP Healthcare Network LTD and ASAP Home Health, Inc. (Responsible for the entire direction and daily operations of a supplemental nursing registry and home health service. Handle all contract negotiations, marketing, legal issues, risk management and investigations, public relations, teaching, and setting short and long-term goals and planning. Negotiated Asset Purchase along with home health/home care.)
    • 3 1/2 years on the bench as magistrate in Cobb County