Austin advises Tribal governments, public institutions, organizations, and individuals when American Indian law intersects with governance, jurisdiction, litigation, or implementation. He works on complex civil disputes, briefs difficult questions of federal, Tribal, and state authority, and helps decision-makers turn dense legal rules into practical next steps. His approach combines close analysis, candid risk assessment, and attention to the economic and institutional consequences of each choice.
He earned his J.D. with distinction and a certificate in American Indian Law. In law school, he served as editor-in-chief of a law review and was selected for the Order of Barristers. Those experiences strengthened a practice built around precise written advocacy, appellate-quality issue framing, and clear explanations for clients who must act under uncertainty.
Austin’s broader professional work includes judging, teaching, research, writing, and service in Tribal and state legal systems. At All Rise!, he also uses mediation and economic reasoning to help clients evaluate dispute strategy, institutional design, and durable solutions. He brings the same disciplined attention to matters involving public law, organizational decision-making, and the practical relationship between legal rules and economic outcomes. Clients can expect a written, source-grounded explanation of the issue, available options, important deadlines, and the people responsible for the next decision.