Tia Austin

Tia M. Austin joined FOSTERS as an Associate in July 2026, bringing more than five years of legal experience in private practice and public service in Jamaica and Saint Lucia.

Tia began her career in private practice in Jamaica, where she gained experience in civil litigation, employment and industrial relations, personal injury and dispute resolution. She subsequently joined the Attorney General's Chambers of Saint Lucia as Crown Counsel, where she represented the Government in complex civil proceedings before the High Court and Court of Appeal.

During her tenure as Crown Counsel, Tia gained significant experience in constitutional and administrative law, judicial review, employment and pension disputes, negligence and personal injury claims, and matters involving public authorities and law enforcement. She also advised government ministries, departments and statutory bodies on public law, regulatory compliance, legislation, policies, treaties and other legal instruments.

Tia has served as Secretary to the Income Tax Appeal Tribunal, as a Director of the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority and as Co-Chairperson of the Non-Profit Organisations Committee. She has also served on national advisory and working groups concerned with environmental and regulatory matters.

In addition to her legal practice, Tia has taught CAPE Law. She brings a thorough, practical and solutions-oriented approach to her work, with a strong focus on effective advocacy and client service.

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Practice Areas

• Dispute Resolution and Litigation
• Administrative and Public Law
• Constitutional Law
• Employment and Industrial Relations
• Negligence and Personal Injury
• Regulatory Law

‍Education

• Legal Education Certificate (LEC), Norman Manley Law School, 2020
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), The University of the West Indies, 2018