Austen Jon L

Austen Jon L is an Attorney in Charleston, SC. The firm provides pragmatic, result‑oriented legal counsel and advocacy across a broad spectrum of services, including land use, mediation and arbitration, insurance coverage, state and local government matters, intellectual property, alternative dispute resolution, non‑profit formation and governance, general counsel, municipal law, and employment law. Its practitioners represent individuals, nonprofits, local governments, and business entities of all sizes in state and federal courts, drawing on more than thirty‑five years of litigation experience. The practice has earned a 5.00 rating from a client review.

The firm’s approach centers on delivering effective and efficient outcomes for clients. Partners Jon L. Austen and W. Andrew Gowder Jr. lead a team that functions as advocates, counselors, mediators, arbitrators, judges, and expert witnesses. Austen maintains a full‑time mediation and neutral practice, while Gowder offers mediation and hearing officer services in land‑use, environmental, and real‑estate disputes. Their land‑use practice emphasizes wise and regenerative use of natural, rural, and urban property, representing owners seeking entitlements, advising local governments on zoning and planning, and defending individuals and conservation groups against improper land exploitation. This extensive, cross‑sector experience enables the firm to navigate complex land‑dispute dynamics and provide tailored counsel to each client.

With a reputation for pragmatic advocacy and deep litigation expertise, Austen Jon L stands as a seasoned legal resource for Charleston’s individuals, nonprofits, governmental bodies, and businesses.

Services:

• Insurance Coverage
• Intellectual Property
• Land Use
• Mediation & Arbitration
• State & Local Government