Laura Sharp

Laura Sharp is a seasoned personal injury attorney with more than 30 years of trial experience. She is known for providing compassionate representation while pursuing strong results for clients. Her work reflects a clear commitment to helping individuals navigate complex and serious legal challenges.

Laura attended Rice University and later earned a B.A. from the University of Texas. She also received a teaching certification from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School. Her education provided a strong foundation for her long and successful legal career.

Laura focuses her practice on medical negligence, dental malpractice, and serious personal injury cases. Her approach centers on careful case preparation and strong advocacy. She works closely with clients to understand their needs and build clear, effective legal strategies.

Laura has earned respect within the legal community for both her courtroom skill and leadership. She served as President of the Austin Bar Association and as Chair of the Civil Litigation Section. She also served as a Director on the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors.

Laura’s professional involvement extends nationally. She is a member of the American Bar Association Board of Governors. These roles reflect her dedication to the legal profession and her ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards in legal practice and service.

Laura is licensed to practice in Texas and admitted to the U.S. District Courts of Texas, including the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts. She is also admitted in the District of Columbia on inactive status, further reflecting her broad legal credentials.

Laura Sharp continues to represent clients with care, experience, and focus. Her work combines strong trial skills with a steady commitment to achieving fair outcomes in complex personal injury and medical negligence cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Sharp Firm
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Grievance Committee
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Past President, Austin Bar Association, 2004-2005
• Founding Fellow, Austin Bar Foundation
• Treasurer, Austin Young Lawyers Association, 1990-1991
• Fellow, Austin Young Lawyers Association Foundation
• Member, Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Travis County Women Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Baylor Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas, Austin
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges