Austin Atkinson

Austin Atkinson is an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University College of Law and a Partner at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. His practice focuses on appellate and appellate-related matters across diverse litigation types, representing businesses and individuals in appeals, post-trial proceedings, and complex pre-trial motions.

• Education: J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law (2015), where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and served on the editorial board of the Georgia State University Law Review.

Research Interests: Atkinson specializes in appellate advocacy, legal practice, and procedural law. His work emphasizes complex litigation strategies and judicial processes.

Scientific Awards:

• Summa Cum Laude graduate
• Order of the Coif member
• Georgia State University Law Review editorial board

Professional Background: Prior to his current roles, Atkinson clerked for the Honorable J. Randal Hall of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. He is based in Atlanta, GA (85 Park Place) and can be contacted via aatkinson6@gsu.edu.