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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Languages spoken
French, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2013 | 04/28/2022 |
IL | Retired | 2012 | 03/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 55 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Excellence in Legal Writing | CALI | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Research associate | Univeristy of North Carolina School of Government | 2014 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee | Appointee of the Durham County Board of Commissioners | 2016 - Present |
Durham County Bar Association | N/A | |
North Carolina Bar Association | N/A | |
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy | N/A | |
14th Judicial District Bar Association | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Minnesota Journal of Law, Science and Technology | Certificates of Confidentiality: Protecting Human Subject Research Data in Law and Practice | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgia State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Brown University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
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Andrew Dickens, Unknown Attorney on May 13, 2017
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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, Unknown Attorney on Dec 1, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Dickens, Unknown Attorney on May 13, 2017
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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, Unknown Attorney on Dec 1, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Koenig, Elder law Attorney on Jul 7, 2016
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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.
Shelia Huggins, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 6, 2015
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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
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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.