abigail griffith

Associate
Austin

Telephone: 737.227.3103

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    • J.D., Baylor University School of Law (2019)

    • M.A., George Washington University (2013)

    • B.A., Boston University (2011)

    • Texas

    • Western District of Texas

    • Southern District of Texas

OVERVIEW

Abigail (Abby) Griffith is an associate in Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg’s Austin office. Abby’s practice focuses on a range of complex commercial litigation for her clients, including breach of contract, fraud, real estate, medical malpractice, and administrative procedure matters.  

A graduate of Baylor University School of Law, she received her M.A. from George Washington University, and her B.A. from Boston University. Abby served as a legal intern to Judge Bert Richardson of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as Judge Lee Yeakel of the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, where she drafted memoranda, court orders, and performed discretionary review of pending writs and petitions.

In addition to her practice, Abby devotes pro bono services to her community by representing tenants in eviction suits through Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas. She is a member the Austin Bar Association and the Austin Young Lawyer’s Association.

Representative Matters

  • Won special appearance, which was upheld on appeal for major airline in breach of contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress case.

  • Received $2 million reduced property tax judgment for client in front of administrative taxing authority.

  • Secured dismissal of suit with prejudice for client in gross negligence personal injury case. 

Rankings & Honors

  • Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars List, 2023

  • Spring 2017 M.D. Anderson Moot Court Competition, finalist

  • Fall 2017 Mack Kidd Administrative and Public Law Moot Court, semifinalist

  • Spring 2018 ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, quarterfinalist