Austin W. Lanier
Associate
contact information
direct: 504-412-6249
fax: 504-581-4069
704 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, 70130-3774

biography
Austin is an associate attorney in the firm’s New Orleans office. His practice primarily includes defense of insurance companies and their insureds in personal injury and property damage disputes. A New Orleans native, Austin attended Jesuit High School and Louisiana State University (LSU) where he received a B.S. in Marketing with a Professional Sales Concentration. He then stayed in Baton Rouge to attend the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU where he received his Juris Doctorate and Diploma in Comparative Law in 2021. Prior to starting with the firm, Austin served as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge David A. Ritchie in the 14th Judicial District Court.
Austin is licensed to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and all Louisiana federal courts, including the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
education
Jesuit High School, New Orleans (2014)
Louisiana State University (2018)
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2021)
professional associations
Federal Bar Association
Louisiana State Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
LSBA Young Lawyers Division
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
areas of practice
Insurance
Throughout our history, Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, L.L.P has focused on the defense of every aspect of insurance law. Our firm has extensive experience in the areas of insurance law, insurance coverage litigation and insurance regulation. Our attorneys are well...... Read More
Premises Liability
From the merchant that becomes a defendant in a slip and fall claim, to the restaurant that faces a food borne illness claim, our attorneys have the experience to defend clients with a wide range of legal needs. Additionally, we...... Read More
Commercial
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson act as a continuous resource for our business clients. Our team is committed to helping you reach your business goals through prompt, effective solutions, team work and attention to detail. We assist our business...... Read More
Trucking
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson have handled complex litigation involving the shipping of goods over waterways, highways and rail. Our attorneys are well versed in environmental and toxic tort matters in order to assist our clients with today’s emphasis...... Read More
Estate Planning
Our experienced legal team at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson can assist you with legal matters and give you valuable advice to secure and protect your assets. We are thoroughly knowledgeable in dealing with the creation, protection and disposition of a...... Read More

