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Austin Evans is a trial lawyer in the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office, and a shareholder in the firm. He represents products manufacturers and retailers in high-profile, nationwide litigation. Austin’s practice focuses on defending individual and mass-tort cases at both state and federal levels, including multidistrict litigations (MDLs), involving diverse claims against international corporations.

Austin has robust trial and litigation management experience, defending clients in the retail, consumer products, airline, and pharmaceutical/medical device industries. He handles all aspects of complex mass tort and product liability cases from early case assessment through trial, frequently in the toughest jurisdictions in the country. Having participated in more than 10 trials, Austin works up and evaluates each matter with a view towards trial.

Trusted by clients, Austin leverages his in-house experience to identify problems before they arise, and develops creative strategies to approach them. He takes a strategic, practical and results-driven approach to litigation, and counsels clients with a 360 degree mindset. In addition to his litigation work, Austin has counseled clients on risk mitigation, large-scale settlement programs, and internal investigations.

Concentrations

  • Products liability
  • Multidistrict litigation
  • Pharmaceutical and medical device litigation
  • Toxic and environmental tort litigation
  • Settlement administration
  • Litigation risk strategy
  • Commercial litigation
The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Capacidades

Experiencia

  • Defended Walmart in multidistrict litigation (MDL) alleging that prenatal ingestion of acetaminophen causes ASD and ADHD in children.°
  • Defended Coloplast in nationwide products liability litigation related to injuries allegedly caused by its female pelvic-mesh devices.°
  • Defended Walmart and Beech-Nut in litigation alleging that trace amounts of heavy metals in baby food causes ASD and ADHD.°
  • Obtained dismissal of pure bill of discovery for lack of personal jurisdiction, which was affirmed on appeal. MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC v. Coloplast Corp., 353 So. 3d 705 (Fla. 3d DCA 2023).°
  • Acted as settlement counsel for an international herbicide manufacturer.°

°The above representations were handled by Mr. Evans prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

  • Senior Counsel, Walmart Inc., 2018-2021

Reconocimientos y Liderazgo

  • Member, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), 2013-Present
  • Member, DRI, 2008-Present

Credenciales

Educación
  • J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law
    • Order of the Barristers
    • Health Law Certificate
  • B.S., University of Georgia
Con licencia para ejercer en
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Nueva Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • Texas
Admitted in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas; practice temporarily authorized in the State of Colorado pending admission under C.R.C.P. 205.6.