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Jeffrey Larkin Austin
About Jeffrey
Biography
Jeff serves as the appointed public administrator for Durham County, which means the courts rely on him when someone dies in Durham without anyone to manage their estate. He’s active in the local bar association and the PTA at his children’s school. When he’s not on carpool duty, he enjoys biking to his office in Durham’s Mutual Tower. While in law school, Jeff hiked North Carolina’s 39 highest peaks—and has the patch to prove it. Finally, he takes great pride in working with families at difficult moments in their life. This work is informed by his experience as a caregiver for his father during a long illness and later administering his father’s estate.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Probate
100%
12 years
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Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Jeff Austin Law
411 W. Chapel Hill Street, Suite C-2, Durham, NC, 27701
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500 Westover Dr #32043, Sanford, NC, 27330
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Posted by Maryann | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Mediation
Great Lawyer
Mr. Austin recently helped me with a mediation matter. He brought a calm and compassionate energy to a contentious situation which was resolved in my favor. He was also very efficient and the case was completed in less time than anticipated so that was a financial bonus for me. I would highly reco...
Jeffrey Austin
Replied last February 23, 2026Thank you, Maryann. It was a pleasure to get to know you. ~ Jeff
Posted by Rudy | January 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
An excellent choice
Jeff worked with us to establish our living trust. We found him to be thorough, knowledgeable and patient. He took time to understand our needs, explain legal details and offer options for us to consider. We would recommend him highly and would gladly work with him again if we needed his services.
Jeffrey Austin
Replied last January 08, 2026Thank you, Rudy! It was a pleasure to work with you and get to know you. ~ Jeff
Posted by Jo-Ann | January 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate from Out of State
Being from out of state, we relied on Jeff to guide us through the process of North Carolina's estate and probate issues of my sister's estate. He also represented us before the court so that we wouldn't have to attend. Jeff is knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, professional and very patient. ...
Jeffrey Austin
Replied last January 10, 2025Thank you, Jo-Ann, It was a pleasure working with you to right by your family. Jeff
Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate and Will Planning
Jeff is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He takes the time to explain the law in lay terms and communicates in a timely manner. I highly recommend using Jeff for estate planning needs.
Posted by Gigi | April 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
Personable & Professional
Jeff helped us create our first POA and Will and Testament. He was immensely helpful in the process, answering our questions and providing guidance. He was prompt, professional, and personable with excellent communication skills.
Jeffrey Larkin Austin's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have gotten to know Mr. Austin in the legal and social community. I value his knowledge and experience in adult guardianships and elder law in general. There are many choices for you to make and he will patiently walk you through them. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've had the opportunity to meet with and talk to Jeff on several ocassions, and I've found him to be very knowledgeable about estate planning. More importantly, he is very down to earth and is easy to talk to. I would personally recommend him to anyone looking for an estate planning attorney."
"I highly recommend Attorney Jeffrey Austin to legal clients in the NC Triangle community. He is a highly capable, conscientious and intelligent professional who cares deeply about social justice, and utilizing the law toward that end for everyday folks. He embodies the best ideals of the legal profession."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Excellence in Legal Writing, CALI
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Research associate, Univeristy of North Carolina School of Government
Associations
2016 - Present
Adult Care Home Community Advisory CommitteeAppointee of the Durham County Board of Commissioners
Durham County Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
14th Judicial District Bar Association
Education
2012
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Brown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
Minnesota Journal of Law, Science and Technology
Certificates of Confidentiality: Protecting Human Subject Research Data in Law and Practice
Languages
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My brother had a poa drafted and signed while my father was in a home for mental disability and now is using his money for his ?
12 Jan 2018
Q&A
How is an Executor's Commission calculated in NC?
24 Nov 2017
Q&A
Does a Healthcare POA have to be filed with the Register of Deeds in North Carolina?
11 Sep 2017