Stewart G. Austin, Jr.

Stewart G. Austin, Jr. is a real estate attorney who focuses on commercial real estate, leasing, secured lending, and business transactions. He advises developers, landlords, tenants, lenders, and institutions on acquisitions, financing, leasing, and property development. His work helps clients structure deals, review risks, and complete projects involving industrial buildings, medical facilities, and tax incentives. He provides practical guidance when property, finance, and business goals must align successfully for clients.

Stewart earned his B.B.A. from Texas Christian University. He also earned his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law. His education supports work involving real estate contracts, financing, negotiation, and legal analysis. He uses that training to review documents, explain title and lending issues, and help clients understand obligations before closing transactions, leasing space, or pursuing development opportunities involving major commercial property interests.

Stewart has represented warehouse developers, industrial landlords, major tenants, and healthcare clients in significant real estate matters. His experience includes acquisitions, financing, leasing, build-to-suit projects, portfolio development, PILOT tax incentives, and medical facility purchases. Earlier in his career, he served as a law clerk to a United States District Judge. That background strengthens his judgment in complex transactions, disputes, and projects requiring careful review, coordination, and practical solutions for clients.

Stewart G. Austin, Jr. is admitted in Tennessee and Mississippi, with inactive status in Alabama. His honors include Best Lawyers recognition, Memphis Lawyer of the Year awards, Mid-South Super Lawyers recognition, and an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Through real estate, leasing, secured lending, and business transaction guidance, he helps clients protect investments, manage risk, and move projects forward with careful planning, clear advice, and practical legal judgment in each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Glankler Brown, PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Alabama Bar Association
• Member, Memphis Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Mississippi
• Alabama

Education

• University of Alabama School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas Christian University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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