J. Austin Hatfield

Industries

• Manufacturing
  • Consumable Goods

Practices

• Appellate
• Business & Commercial Litigation

Biography

Austin is an associate focusing his practice on business litigation. He represents a range of  clients, including individuals, businesses, and government entities, and has assisted clients in both federal and state trial court and courts of appeal, including the United States Supreme Court. His practice covers a wide variety of claims, including contract disputes, shareholder disputes, U.C.C. Article 2, corporate governance, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, consumer-protection, and a variety of business torts.  In addition to assisting clients with business disputes, he has a range of experience in federal law, including United States constitutional law, Section 1983, the Federal Arbitration Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act.

Originally from Bowling Green, KY, Austin graduated from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law in 2020, with Order of the Coif Honors. While in law school, Austin served as Production Editor of the Kentucky Law Review and was awarded Best Legal Writing Brief. Before law school, Austin earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science and Religious Studies from Western Kentucky University. While enrolled, Austin presented academic papers on constitutional interpretation and textual biblical criticism. Austin also earned his Associate in Arts from Southcentral Community and Technical College. During his personal time, Austin enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, watching the Cincinnati Reds, building model ships, playing piano, and sampling and learning about cigars.