Paul Thomas Thomas Austin

Background

Austin, Paul Thomas was born on September 9, 1943 in Effingham, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Yeager and Evelyn (Corder) Austin.

Education

Southern Illinois University (Bachelor of Arts). Memphis State University (Juris Doctor).

Career

Assistant state's attorney, Jackson County, Murphysboro, Illinois, 1971; partner, Winters, Morgan and Austin, Marion, Illinois, 1971-1976; partner, Paul Thomas Austin & Associations, Marion, since 1976.

Achievements

• Certified civil trial advocate National Board Trial Advocacy.

Membership

With UARA, 1968-1974. Member Association Trial Lawyers American, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (board directors 1981-1988).

Connections

Married Sherry Ann Hudgens, June 22, 1968. Children: Allison Leigh, Thomas Ryan.

Father:

Robert Yeager Austin

Mother:

Evelyn (Corder) Austin

Spouse:

Sherry Ann Hudgens

child:

Thomas Ryan Austin

child:

Allison Leigh Austin