![]() Richard Austin, Jr. Office: Melbourne Direct: (321) 610-5763 raustin@wickersmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice: 2006, State of Maryland 2007, State of Florida Education:University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2006) University of Baltimore College of Liberal Arts (B.A., 2002) Community College of Baltimore County (A.A., 2000) Born: |
Richard Austin, Jr.BiographyRichard W. Austin, Jr., is an associate in the Melbourne office of Wicker Smith, where he focuses on premises liability and automobile negligence matters. Mr. Austin attended University of Baltimore College of Liberal Arts, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2022 with a degree in Jurisprudence. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2006 with a Certificate of Concentration in Real Estate Practice. Prior to joining Wicker Smith in 2022, Mr. Austin was a Managing Partner of Kernan & Austin, LLC in Brevard County, Florida for twelve years, where he handled all manner of legal issues including criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, landlord/tenant issues, family law and personal injury matters. Before opening his own firm, Mr. Austin spent three years as an Assistant State Attorney in Viera, Florida. When he is not working, Mr. Austin enjoys traveling with his family, swimming, and weight training. Professional & Civic Affiliations
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Richard Austin, Jr. - Associate

Richard Austin, Jr.
Associate
Email: raustin@wickersmith.com
Direct: (321) 610-5763
Office: Melbourne
Profile
Richard W. Austin, Jr., is an associate in the Melbourne office of Wicker Smith, where he focuses on premises liability and automobile negligence matters.
Mr. Austin attended University of Baltimore College of Liberal Arts, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2022 with a degree in Jurisprudence. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2006 with a Certificate of Concentration in Real Estate Practice.
Prior to joining Wicker Smith in 2022, Mr. Austin was a Managing Partner of Kernan & Austin, LLC in Brevard County, Florida for twelve years, where he handled all manner of legal issues including criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, landlord/tenant issues, family law and personal injury matters. Before opening his own firm, Mr. Austin spent three years as an Assistant State Attorney in Viera, Florida.
When he is not working, Mr. Austin enjoys traveling with his family, swimming, and weight training.
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Credentials
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2006)
University of Baltimore College of Liberal Arts (B.A., 2002)
Community College of Baltimore County (A.A., 2000)
Practices
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2006)
University of Baltimore College of Liberal Arts (B.A., 2002)
Community College of Baltimore County (A.A., 2000)
Honors
- Magna cum laude, B.A.
Credentials
Admitted to Bar
2006, State of Maryland
2007, State of Florida
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- Brevard County Bar Association