Austin M. Tinsley

Austin Tinsley regularly works with owners, developers, investors, landlords, tenants, borrowers, lenders, and homeowners associations through a variety of real estate matters throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. As a “dirt lawyer” he assists clients in buying and selling property, obtaining and reviewing title insurance policies, drafting and negotiating leases, obtaining financing, and handling business formation matters related to acquisitions and leasing. Additionally, he has experience helping client navigate through title litigation and boundary disputes. He has also assisted families with estate planning matters.

Austin’s goal is to provide diligent and cost-effective services for clients. He assists clients through all aspects of a real estate and business transaction in order to build a trusted relationship for clients’ future endeavors. Wherever you are at in a transaction, Austin is ready to work with you on providing a personalized plan to bring each transaction to the finish line.

During law school, Austin worked with the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic (ECDC) and Patent and Trademark Clinic (PTC) at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he developed a passion for assisting small business owners in the Greater Cincinnati community with matters such as entity formation, business agreements and operations, and intellectual property matters such as trademark registration and copyright and data protection.

Outside the office, Austin enjoys spending time with his wife, visiting local coffee shops and going on long walks/hikes. He is an experienced musician, who performs regularly with a local singer-songwriter and the worship team at his church. He sings, and plays bass guitar and acoustic/electric guitar. Additionally, he enjoys being active, playing lots of different sports. Born in Indiana, he is a loyal fan of the Indiana Pacers.

Continuing Legal Education Seminar through National Business Institute (NBI)—Kentucky Land Use and Zoning From Start to Finish: Short-Term Rentals: Navigating Uncharted Waters of Airbnb and Vrbo Zoning and Land Use Issues on February 27, 2025.

"NAR Settlement: What it Means for the Future of the Real Estate Industry"

‍‍"Kentucky Planned Communities: Guidance for Developers in the Greater Cincinnati Area – Part 1"‍

"Kentucky Planned Communities: Guidance for Developers in the Greater Cincinnati Area - Part II"‍

"Kentucky Planned Communities: Guidance for Developers in the Greater Cincinnati Area - Part III"‍

"Navigating Ohio’s Boundary Battles: Unraveling Adverse Possession, Acquiescence, Estoppel and Prescription"

Kentucky Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Real Estate (2025, 2026)

• Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic
• Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio
• Cincinnati Bar Association
• Indiana State Bar Association
• Kentucky State Bar Association
• Northern Kentucky Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• CREW Greater Cincinnati

• Represented multiple developers from entering into purchase agreements, negotiating transactional documents such as easements, and forming condominiums and planned communities
• Represented clients in starting real estate portfolios
• Represented numerous landlords and tenants in drafting and negotiating leases for commercial and residential properties
• Represented various lenders and borrowers in obtaining loans both under and over $1,000,000
• Provided guidance for multiple entrepreneurs and startups on forming businesses
• Represented homeowners in efficiently resolving a boundary dispute with a neighbor