Austin Tomlinson graduated from South Dakota State University, with a Double Bachelor’s in History and Political Science. Austin then carried on his family’s military tradition by joining the United States Army. He served four honorable years as a Cavalry Scout, (19-D), with the 1st Infantry Division in Fort Riley, Kansas.
Following his enlistment, Austin earned his Juris Doctor from West Virginia University, College of Law. During law school, Austin served as Class President and the President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Yearning to serve fellow veterans, Austin worked in the Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic his final year of school where he helped heroes receive discharge upgrades, disability benefits, as well as representing them for minor criminal charges. He graduated with a Pro Bono Distinction.
In law school, Austin competed in many national mock trial tournaments with the Lugar Trial Association. He even won the WVU In-House Trial Competition as a solo competitor, which had never been done in its previous 45-year history.
After law school, Austin moved to Nashville and worked at an insurance defense firm before transitioning to criminal justice. His previous criminal work includes interning with the Prosecutor’s Office in Morgantown, West Virginia, where he successfully prosecuted dozens of cases.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his two Saint Bernards, weightlifting, and watching sports.
Austin Tomlinson, Attorney at Law
Following his enlistment, Austin earned his Juris Doctor from West Virginia University, College of Law. During law school, Austin served as Class President and the President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Yearning to serve fellow veterans, Austin worked in the Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic his final year of school where he helped heroes receive discharge upgrades, disability benefits, as well as representing them for minor criminal charges. He graduated with a Pro Bono Distinction.
In law school, Austin competed in many national mock trial tournaments with the Lugar Trial Association. He even won the WVU In-House Trial Competition as a solo competitor, which had never been done in its previous 45-year history.
After law school, Austin moved to Nashville and worked at an insurance defense firm before transitioning to criminal justice. His previous criminal work includes interning with the Prosecutor’s Office in Morgantown, West Virginia, where he successfully prosecuted dozens of cases.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his two Saint Bernards, weightlifting, and watching sports.
Austin Tomlinson, Attorney at Law
Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C.
511 Union Street, Suite 1840
Nashville, TN 37219
Nashville, TN 37219
615-999-9999
Areas of Practice
Bar Admissions
Past Employment
- Wake County Public Defender’s Office, Intern