Austin

H. Moorman

Associate
Dallas
500 N. Akard Street, Suite 4000
Dallas, TX 75201-6605
D.214.880.7666
E.amoorman@munsch.com

Overview

Austin’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the construction industry. He has experience handling matters in both federal and state courts involving personal injury, wrongful death, fraud, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) and breach of contract. He has also been a contributor to the Texas Construction Law Manual, the state’s principal guide to navigating legal issues that are relevant to the construction industry.

While in law school, Austin served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Terry Means in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, where he gained experience conducting research and drafting motions. He graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, where he served as the Associate Managing Editor for the International Law Review. Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Austin was an associate in the litigation section at a Dallas-based law firm that specializes in construction.

Education

  • Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., cum laude
    • International Law Review (Associate Managing Editor)
    • Dean’s List
    • Dean’s Scholarship
    • Michael C. Barrett Endowed Scholar
    • SMU Civil Clinic (Student Attorney)
  • Southern Methodist University, B.A.
    • University Honors Program
    • SMU Distinguished Scholar
    • Pre-Law Scholar
    • Veritas Scholar
    • Mustang Scholar

Admissions

  • Texas
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas

Achievements

  • Southern Methodist University Cox Summer Business Institute (Business Certificate)
  • Thomson Reuters – Texas Rising Stars (2023-2025)
  • Woodward/White, Inc. – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2025)

  • Clerkships

    The Honorable Judge Terry Means, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Judicial Extern)

  • Memberships

    • Dallas Bar Association
    • State Bar of Texas (Construction Law Section; Litigation Section)
    • Trout Unlimited

Overview

Austin’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the construction industry. He has experience handling matters in both federal and state courts involving personal injury, wrongful death, fraud, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) and breach of contract. He has also been a contributor to the Texas Construction Law Manual, the state’s principal guide to navigating legal issues that are relevant to the construction industry.

While in law school, Austin served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Terry Means in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, where he gained experience conducting research and drafting motions. He graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, where he served as the Associate Managing Editor for the International Law Review. Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Austin was an associate in the litigation section at a Dallas-based law firm that specializes in construction.

Experience

  • Personal Injury + Premises Liability

    Obtained summary judgment on wrongful death and gross negligence claims in suit where plaintiff sought over $1 MM in damages.

  • Commercial Litigation

    Obtained summary judgment for client on breach of contract, promissory estoppel, fraud, fraudulent inducement and fraud by misrepresentation in a real estate

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  • Construction Litigation

    Obtained summary judgment for a contractor and contractor’s owner on plaintiff’s Texas Construction Trust Fund Act claims,

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