Laura Sharp

Laura Sharp is an Austin, Texas, personal injury trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience. She represents injured individuals in cases involving car accidents, truck and 18-wheeler crashes, and other serious incidents. Her work also addresses motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, drunk driving injuries, and wrongful death claims. Alongside accident litigation, Laura has a strong focus on medical negligence and dental malpractice, helping clients pursue accountability for serious injuries.

Laura attended Rice University before earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas in 1982. She received a teaching certification from Baylor University in 1983 and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School in 1986. Her education helped establish the research, communication, and legal analysis skills that support her trial practice. She draws on that background when evaluating complex injury claims and explaining legal issues to clients.

Laura’s litigation experience includes serious personal injury matters involving medical treatment, professional negligence, and accident-related harm. The broader injury cases handled by her practice also include brain injuries, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), construction accidents, non-subscriber workplace injuries, and product liability. She approaches these disputes with attention to evidence, preparation, and the effect injuries can have on clients and their families. Laura is licensed in Texas and admitted to the Northern, Southern, and Western U.S. District Courts of Texas. She also holds inactive District of Columbia admission.

Laura Sharp has served as President of the Austin Bar Association, Chair of its Civil Litigation Section, and a Director of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors. She also served on the American Bar Association Board of Governors. The State Bar of Texas lists her as Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. Her leadership in professional organizations complements her courtroom work and reflects a long-standing commitment to the legal profession. She continues to advocate for injured clients through careful preparation and practical legal guidance.

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)

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