Joseph D. Austin

Commercial Litigation

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Fort Worth, Texas

9+ years experience

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

817-878-3521

https://www.kellyhart.com/attorney/Joseph-D-Austin

201 Main Street, Suite 2500, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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Bio

Joseph Austin is an associate in the Fort Worth office's Litigation section. Mr. Austin represents corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts involving complex commercial disputes and bankruptcy matters. His experience includes all stages of litigation, from pleadings through discovery, motion practice, and contested hearings.Prior to joining Kelly Hart, Mr. Austin was a litigation associate at Padfield & Stout LLP in Fort Worth, Texas, where he gained valuable experience representing clients in a variety of commercial and bankruptcy litigation matters. Joseph Austin is an associate in the Fort Worth office's Litigation section. Mr. Austin represents corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts involving complex commercial disputes and bankruptcy matters. His experience includes all stages of litigation, from pleadings through discovery, motion practice, and contested hearings.Prior to joining Kelly Hart, Mr. Austin was a litigation associate at Padfield & Stout LLP in Fort Worth, Texas, where he gained valuable experience representing clients in a variety of commercial and bankruptcy litigation matters. Joseph Austin is an associate in the Fort Worth office's Litigation section. Mr. Austin was a litigation associate at Padfield & Stout LLP in Fort Worth, Texas, where he gained valuable experience representing clients in a variety of commercial and bankruptcy litigation matters.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Texas

State Capital

Austin

Highest Court

Texas Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Practice Area: Litigation - Bankruptcy
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Best Lawyers®, Dallas/Fort Worth-Ones to Watch, 2023-2026Commercial LitigationLitigation - Real Estate
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Real Estate
Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2019-2025Business Litigation
Business Litigation
Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2022-2025Bankruptcy LitigationCommercial LitigationBankruptcy and Workout
Bankruptcy Litigation
Bankruptcy and Workout