About Paul Austin
Paul Austin Sartin is a Dallas-based attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, collections, and elder law. He earned his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University in 2001 and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1993. Admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2002, Sartin has over two decades of legal experience.
Throughout his career, Sartin has focused on probate administration, probate litigation, will contests, guardianship and conservatorship estate administration, health care directives, trusts, and wills. He has also been involved in creditor-debtor rights and commercial litigation. Sartin's practice has been based in Dallas, Texas, with his office located at 4514 Travis Street, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75205.
In 2025, Sartin faced disciplinary action from the State Bar of Texas, resulting in a 36-month partially probated suspension. The suspension was active from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2027, followed by a probated suspension from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028. The disciplinary action was based on neglecting client cases, failing to respond to pleadings and discovery requests, and mishandling client funds.
As of February 18, 2026, Sartin is not eligible to practice law in Texas due to the disciplinary suspension.
