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Austin Krtausch

Attorney

Austin Krtausch represents clients in complex commercial litigation, with a focus on finance and insurance disputes, consumer fraud, and information technology matters. He works with businesses and individuals to resolve high-stakes conflicts efficiently and strategically, drawing on experience across multiple industries and forums.

Before joining Offit Kurman, Austin practiced at an international law firm where he handled data privacy, antitrust, and healthcare litigation. His background includes representing corporations, public figures, and political officials in matters involving securities and healthcare fraud, wire fraud, bribery, money laundering, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Austin has appeared in both state and federal courts nationwide and has successfully tried cases to verdict.

Clients value Austin’s disciplined preparation and practical approach to litigation. Whether developing a case strategy or managing discovery in multi-party disputes, he focuses on clarity, cost control, and achieving results that align with each client’s broader business objectives.

Outside the office, Austin enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing golf, and fishing.

    Education

    • University of Miami School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
    • Florida State University (B.S.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Florida

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    • United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

    Recognitions

    • Selected to Florida Rising Stars® for Business Litigation (2025,2026)
  • Biography
  • Publications & News

Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.