Austin Wood is an attorney with Richard Harris Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, where his practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He represents individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others and works with clients throughout Southern Nevada who are facing the challenges that often follow serious accidents.
Austin was raised in Barstow, California and later moved to Las Vegas to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and graduated cum laude. He continued his education at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, where he received his Juris Doctor and earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award.
His background in engineering provides a practical perspective when evaluating accident circumstances, injuries, and technical evidence that may arise in personal injury litigation. Austin is motivated by the opportunity to help people navigate difficult and unfamiliar legal situations and strives to guide clients through the legal process with clear communication and careful attention to their concerns.
While attending law school, Austin was involved in several student organizations and advocacy programs. He was a member of the Nevada Law Journal and the Society of Advocates, and he served as co-chair of the Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Competition. These experiences allowed him to develop strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Austin remains active in the legal community and is a member of the Nevada Justice Association. Through his work at Richard Harris Law Firm, he continues to assist injured clients in Las Vegas and across Southern Nevada with personal injury matters.