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Jeffrey Larkin Austin

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Avvo Rating8.4
  • Durham, NC
  • Licensed for 8 years
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About Jeffrey

I am an attorney in Durham, North Carolina, focusing my practice on estate planning, elder law, and adult incompetency. I serve as an attorney guardian ad litem through the Durham Public Defender and appointed counsel in child enforcement proceedings. Additionally, I manage several online legal tools at the University of North Carolina's School of Government, including an index of confidentiality obligations related to social services information and a tool to assess the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction (C-CAT). I serve my community as a volunteer attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina, and I manage the web site and summer internship program of the Justice and Peace Commission of Liberia.

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Practice areas

OtherPower of attorneyElder lawGuardianshipEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 40%

    8 years

  2. Guardianship: 30%

    7 years

  3. Elder law: 20%

    7 years

  4. Power of attorney: 5%

    8 years

  1. Probate: 5%

    7 years

Languages spoken

French, English

Contact

Po Box 15905
Durham, NC, 27704-0905

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NCActive201304/24/2021
      ILRetired201203/13/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers55
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Excellence in Legal WritingCALI2012
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Research associateUniveristy of North Carolina School of Government2014 - Present
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Adult Care Home Community Advisory CommitteeAppointee of the Durham County Board of Commissioners2016 - Present
      Durham County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
      North Carolina Bar AssociationN/AN/A
      American Constitution Society for Law and PolicyN/AN/A
      14th Judicial District Bar AssociationN/AN/A
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Minnesota Journal of Law, Science and TechnologyCertificates of Confidentiality: Protecting Human Subject Research Data in Law and Practice2013
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Georgia State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2012
      Brown UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2003

      Reviews

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      Estate planning with Jeffrey Austin

      Posted by

      Was a great experience. You want to do something this sensitive with someone who listens, understands and holds your hand through all the possibilities, probabilities, paperwork and potholes - and does it professionally and personably. Thank you, Jeff! You exceeded our expectations for this whole experience. We feel cared for. Allison &Mike
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney
      Jeffrey Austin's response: Thanks, Allison and Mike. It was a pleasure working with you.

      Estate Planning

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      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 appreciated.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Good job on wills and related docs

      Posted by

      Excellent work. I highly recommend him to others. He was thorough and considered all possibilities and ramifications. As a retired Attorney myself I consider his work top notch. Wholeheartedly recommend him to others who need a good listener and legal practitioner.
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      Estate documents

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      I liked working with Jeff very much. His pleasant and caring personality made me feel at ease talking about private and delicate matters. He prepared my will, financial and health directives documents. Rapport was established when he came to my home for the initial orientation and was relaxed when I put him on hold for almost a year while I solved other problems. He was always willing to explain the intricacies of estate law in North Carolina and even in other jurisdictions. We even did a Zoom session in which he clarified all my doubts with clarity and patience. We signed the documents at my home to make social distancing easier. I recommend Jeff strongly and will undoubtedly seek his services again if the need arise. Thank you Jeff!
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      Completely satisfied

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      Jeff Austin prepared my documents regarding POA both financial and medical as well as a general Will for my estate. I found Jeff both friendly, accessible and responsive as well as informed, able to clarify answers to any questions or concerns from me and to do so promptly and with courtesy. I would highly recommend working with Jeff Austin as your attorney.
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      Very helpful and easy process.

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      We also just moved from out of state, and needed to review and create new wills and POA paperwork for NC. Jeff was recommended by several people on our neighborhood website. We really appreciated the fact that he met us initially at our home and we spoke thoroughly about our needs and how he could help us. The final meeting for signature was held at his office and conducted quickly without any issues. We would recommend Jeff to anyone with a need for his services.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Jeffrey Austin's response: Thanks for this note, Linda. I am happy we were able to get this done to your satisfaction.

      Reliable and Responsive

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      Jeff was fully responsive to our needs- he answered our questions and addressed our concerns patiently and always got back to us quickly. The end product was wholly satisfactory.
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      Jeffrey Austin's response: Thanks, Ed. I'm glad you were pleased.

      Estate Planning

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      My husband and I were long overdue to prepare updated wills, powers of attorney, etc. The ones we had were from over twenty years ago when the children were minors and we needed guardians. Jeff helped us through the process of updating everything. This was particularly important to me because when my parents died things were not in an orderly manner and it was difficult. I did not want my children to have to suffer through that. Jeff helped us through all of the aspects of the process and we are so happy to have it all completed!
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      Jeffrey Austin's response: I'm glad we were able to get this done to give you some peace of mind. Best of luck to you.

      Professional, timely, and a pleasure to work with

      Posted by

      Jeff provided everything we asked for and more. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand and digest, while also having the utmost professionalism. We felt 100% confident with him handling our estate planning. His response, follow-up, and turn-around time was excellent. Would certainly use him again in a heartbeat for additional legal needs. We've recommended him to friends who had excellent service and experiences as well.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney
      Jeffrey Austin's response: It was a pleasure, Julie! Thanks for having confidence in me for this important work.

      Estate Planning Professional

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      After telling Jeff the intention behind my will, he helped me get setup with exactly what I needed. Can't say enough about his customer service! I feel great knowing my family is taken care of.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney
      Jeffrey Austin's response: Thanks so much, Drago. I enjoyed working with you.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Andrew Dickens

      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!

      Marissa Meredith

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Douglas Koenig, Elder law Attorney on Jul 7, 2016
      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.

      Shelia Huggins, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 6, 2015
      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.

      Brandon Robinson, General practice Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
      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.