Austin Hamilton

Austin Hamilton, a distinguished partner at Lesak, Hamilton, Calhoun & Pontieri, is a board-certified business litigation specialist by The Florida Bar. With a formidable track record, he excels in representing both businesses and individuals through intricate legal challenges. His proficiency is primarily in commercial litigation, focusing on areas such as business disputes, contract enforcement, real estate litigation and consumer defense, as well as handling cases in both Florida state and federal courts.Operating out of Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Hamilton extends his legal prowess statewide, addressing a vast array of business and real estate disputes. His practice areas include complex commercial litigation, commercial landlord-tenant and lease disputes, commercial evictions, noncompete enforcement and more. His adept handling of class action defense litigation, business and contract disputes, and a suite of other complex legal issues underscores his versatility and depth of knowledge.Mr. Hamilton's dedication to serving small and mid-sized businesses helps them effectively manage legal conflicts beyond their resolution capabilities. His commitment to providing honest legal advice, client-first service and superior representation at competitive rates has established him as a reliable advocate for business owners across Jacksonville and the broader Florida area.As a seasoned trial attorney, Mr. Hamilton has a robust history of leading and winning jury trials, bench trials and arbitration proceedings from inception to resolution. His strategic litigation tactics, coupled with an exhaustive understanding of Florida business law, empower him to secure substantial outcomes for his clients. Highlighting his success, he has achieved significant victories such as leading an eight-day federal jury trial in an insurance coverage dispute that concluded with a $1.89 million judgment in favor of his client.Mr. Hamilton's academic credentials are equally impressive. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Florida Coastal School of Law, ranking in the top five percent of his class. His law school tenure was marked by his role as Executive Editor of the Florida Coastal Law Review and his active participation in the Chester Bedell American Inn of Court. His achievements shine brightly with an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell. Additionally, he is celebrated in The Best Lawyers in America (2024) for his outstanding performance in commercial litigation.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.