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Austa S. Devlin
99 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
ph: (212) 286-8585
fx: (212) 490-8966
email: adevlin@hpmb.com
Areas of Practice
Medical Liability & Risk Management
Healthcare
Professional Liability
Education
New York University School of Law: JD: 1981
State University of New York at Stony Brook: BA: 1970
Bar Admissions
1. United States District Court, Southern District of New York
2. United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
3. New York
A partner at HPM&B, Austa Devlin joined the firm in 1982 and has more than 20 years experience in litigating complex claims in both New York State Courts and Federal Courts, in the areas of medical liability, civil rights, and general negligence. She represents medical professionals in matters before the New York State Department of Health and Office of Professional Medical Conduct.
Ms. Devlin represents clients in all phases of litigation, including all pre-trial proceedings and trial. Over the years she has defended scores of cases, through trial, settlement, or dismissal, defending claims of medical malpractice, civil rights abuses involving alleged deprivation of medical treatment, and other negligence claims. She explores all available means of disposing of claims, and aggressively pursues pre-trial dismissal or early settlement where appropriate for the client.
Before the New York State Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct, Ms. Devlin represents individuals charged with professional misconduct, from the investigation stage through hearings. In addition, Ms. Devlin counsels institutional clients, hospitals, individuals, and municipalities with regard to litigation, risk management, and risk avoidance.
Highlights:
Verdicts
Defense Verdict in Queens County Medical Malpractice Case
Austa S. Devlin won a defense verdict in New York Supreme Court, Queens County, on behalf of an orthopedist who treated a patient with a fracture of the lateral posterior tibial plateau. ... [full]
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