Austin Seth Lilling, Employment Attorney in New York
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax
Senior CounselatAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
New, NY
Practicing employment in New York since 2001.
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Austin Seth Lilling is a senior counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax. Austin has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Employment · Employment Contracts · Tax
- Handles Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax matters from New York, NY.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Austin Seth Lilling: Austin Seth Lilling is a senior counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax. Austin has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Austin takes on
Austin concentrates on employment, employment contracts, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Austin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment Contracts
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Tax
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Employment cases in New York
Austin takes employment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Austin agrees to represent you.
Employment Contracts cases in New York
Austin takes employment contracts matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Austin agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in New York
Austin takes tax matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Austin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Austin Seth Lilling — employment lawyer in New York
Austin Seth Lilling is a senior counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax. Austin has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
Austin Seth Lilling is a lawyer practicing employee benefits/executive compensation (erisa), tax, labor and employment. Austin received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years. Austin practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY.
Austin's approach to employment cases
Austin Seth Lilling is a lawyer practicing employee benefits/executive compensation (erisa), tax, labor and employment. Austin received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years. Austin practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY.
Clients Austin works with
Austin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, employment contracts, and tax matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
New York University School of Law
LL.M. Taxation · 2001
Emory University
B.A. Psychology · 1997
Jurisdictions
Austin's state bar admissions
New Jersey U.S. Tax
2001 · ACTIVE
New York
2001 · ACTIVE
Austin studied at LL.M. Taxation in New York University School of Law and B.A. Psychology in Emory University.
Law school and academic background
Austin completed LL.M. Taxation in New York University School of Law and B.A. Psychology in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Austin runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Austin's professional memberships and bar associations
New York State and American Bar Associations
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Locations
Austin Seth Lilling's office in New York
Austin's primary office is at 1 Bryant Park, New York, NY, 10036-6745. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
1 Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036-6745
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How to hire Austin Seth Lilling — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Austin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Austin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Austin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Austin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Austin
Austin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Austin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Austin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Austin Seth Lilling
How much does it cost to hire Austin for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Austin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Austin offer a free consultation?
Austin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Austin's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Austin's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in New York typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Austin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Austin take my case if I'm outside New York?
Austin is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Austin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Austin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Austin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Austin accepting new employment clients right now?
Austin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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