Austin Yancy
About Austin Yancy
Austin Yancy is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Austin Yancy is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Jackson Walker LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Houston, TX
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