Austin L. Flickstein

Austin is a principal in the firm's Florida office, focusing his practice on commercial litigation and insurance defense. He is recognized for his strategic litigation successes, which include securing compelling dismissals before trial and defending insurers against claimant tactics. His background as a prosecutor, combined with his strong communication skills and dedication to client service, further enhances his practice.

Austin serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Commercial Litigation practice and is a senior member of the Florida Insurance Group. He is responsible for managing high-profile commercial litigation cases, with notable litigation experience in significant insurance defense work, particularly in Florida. Austin has achieved dismissals for policy non-compliance, won jury trials against fraudulent roof claims, and resolved complex property and auto insurance disputes. His work often focuses on policy interpretation, fraud, and statutory compliance for insurance carriers. Throughout his career, Austin has managed every aspect of litigation, from pre-suit negotiations to appeals, securing critical trial victories and summary judgments for his clients.

Having handled a variety of civil litigation since his tenure at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Austin has developed a robust skill set. Before joining Bressler, he was a Partner at a prominent Florida firm, concentrating on First Party Property Insurance Defense. He also worked in-house at one of the five largest property insurance companies in Florida.

Austin earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law, graduating cum laude with double Honors in Litigation Skills and receiving the Book Award for Communications Law. He also holds a B.S. in Public Relations from the University of Florida, where he consistently made the President’s Honor Roll for all eight semesters.

Awards & Accolades

• Included in the list of The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024-2026

• Included in the list of The Best Lawyers in America®, "Ones to Watch", 2021-2022

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Experience

• Achieved a summary judgment in favor of client popstar Madonna in a lawsuit regarding the start time of her concert in Miami.

• Successfully represented American Traditions Insurance Company in a jury trial in Orange County, Florida, against a false roof claim, concluding a three-year legal battle during Florida's property insurance crisis.
• Successfully argued for the dismissal of a breach of contract lawsuit due to the failure to file a new Notice of Intent to Initiate Litigation (NOI) for a recommenced claim after a previous dismissal.

• Achieved victories that limited client exposure by winning complex policy interpretation issues in insurance coverage disputes.

• Secured summary judgment by exposing policyholder fraud, thereby upholding the "Fraud and Concealment" clause for insurers.

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Get to Know Austin

When Austin is not fighting for insurance companies in court, he can be found at the dog park with his two Havanesse, Teddy and Paddington.