Founder, The Hartley Law Firm
Austin Hartley founded The Hartley Law Firm with a simple mission: to fight for real people who’ve been hurt and deserve justice. Since day one, he’s focused almost entirely on helping injury victims—people whose lives were turned upside down because someone else didn’t do the right thing.
He’s handled hundreds of personal injury cases and built a reputation for going all in—whether that means negotiating a strong settlement or taking a case all the way to trial. No matter what it takes, Austin is committed to getting his clients the full and fair compensation they deserve.
Austin has always been an advocate for the underdog. Whether it’s standing up to insurance companies, corporations, or careless individuals, he believes the “little guy” deserves a voice—and he’s made it his life’s work to be that voice in and out of the courtroom.
What sets Austin apart is how personally he takes each case. He knows his clients are often going through one of the hardest seasons of their lives, and he treats every case with the care and urgency he’d want for his own family. He believes in clear communication, honest advice, and earning trust the right way—by showing up, doing the work, and putting the client first.
Austin is a fourth-generation Dallas native. He studied history at St. Edward’s University in Austin before earning his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.
Outside of work, Austin’s greatest joy is his family. He and his wife Hanna have two young sons and two bird dogs, Charlie and Gunner. They spend their free time exploring the woods and mountains, volunteering with dog rescues, and doing what they can to protect wild places. For Austin, the outdoors has always been a source of clarity, grit, and grounding—and he can’t wait to pass those same adventures and values down to his boys.
