Jeffrey Larkin Austin

Jeffrey Larkin Austin

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 13 years

Probate Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Probate

411 W. Chapel Hill Street, Suite C-2, Durham, NC

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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12 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Jeff Austin Law

411 W. Chapel Hill Street, Suite C-2, Durham, NC, 27701

For mail only

500 Westover Dr #32043, Sanford, NC, 27330

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Jeffrey Larkin Austin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

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...mmend him.

Jeffrey Austin

Replied last February 23, 2026

Thank you, Maryann. It was a pleasure to 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. ... He and his staff were a pleasure to work with and very respectful of our time and needs.

Jeffrey Austin

Replied last January 10, 2025

Thank you, Jo-Ann, It was a pleasure working with you to right by your family. Jeff

Posted by Cheryl | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate Planning

Mr. Austin prepared my will and other estate forms. He was very professional at all times and reduced any stress I might have felt. He was very kind and gave me good information with which to make decisions. We encountered a few issues as to meeting for signature and his patience was very much app...reciated.

Posted by Marti | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Gratitude for guidance in settling my son's estate.

So grateful to have been connected with Jeff Austin in a complicated estate settlement. Since I was in Colorado and my son died unexpectedly in North Carolina, he was invaluable as he guided me through each step of the process with patience and compassion. He was knowledgeable, thorough and availab...le for answering my many questions. I would definitely recommend Jeff.

Posted by Katie | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Thoughtful, knowledgable, compassionate lawyer

Jeffrey helped us prepare our wills, living wills, and power of attorney documents before our first child was born. Jeffrey made everything easy to understand. Talking about end of life issues is difficult for me, and he was kind and compassionate and patient with us as we figured out how we wanted ...to legally handle these issues. I would highly recommend Jeffrey to anyone seeking an attorney.

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Jeffrey Larkin Austin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Austin's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Marissa Meredith

Unknown lawyer | Dec 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Koenig

Elder law lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shelia Huggins

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brandon Robinson

General practice lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

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 Committee

Appointee 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

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