About Richard
Richard Austin is an attorney who practices at Kernan & Austin, LLC. He works on behalf of clients at the firm and handles matters that come through its doors. His approach is straightforward. He aims to explain legal choices clearly and to manage the procedural demands that cases often bring.
He trained in law and entered practice before joining Kernan & Austin. Over the years he has developed practical familiarity with the daily work of a law office: counseling clients, preparing filings, and moving matters forward through negotiation or the courts when necessary. He has experience managing the rhythms of casework and the bureaucratic steps that govern litigation and transactions.
Austin’s early career involved building the foundations of client work and courtroom procedure. He spent time learning how to assess risk and to present options to clients in plain terms. That period shaped how he weighs legal positions and prepares for hearings or settlement talks. Colleagues describe his manner as methodical. He tends to break complex problems into discrete steps and then address each in sequence.
He handles the ordinary tasks that keep a practice functioning: drafting documents, handling discovery, conferring with experts, and advising clients on strategy. He also spends time on the less visible parts of a lawyer’s work, such as calendaring deadlines, coordinating filings, and ensuring procedural compliance. That work is essential to avoiding surprises and protecting clients’ interests.
At Kernan & Austin, LLC, he works alongside other lawyers and staff to serve individuals and organizations who bring legal problems to the firm. The office setting allows him to draw on shared resources when a matter calls for broader expertise. He participates in client meetings, prepares court submissions, and advances cases through settlement negotiations and contested proceedings when needed.
Outside of formal representations, Austin pays attention to changes in law and procedure that affect clients’ options. He watches court rules and administrative practices to help clients avoid technical pitfalls. His practice today remains grounded in day-to-day problem-solving and direct client service.
Richard Austin currently practices law at Kernan & Austin, LLC, where his work centers on client representation and practical legal counsel.
