- Rice University, Houston, Texas (1976-1978)
- University of Texas, Austin, Texas (B.A. 1982)
- Baylor University, Waco, Texas (Teaching Certification 1983)
- Baylor Law School, Waco, Texas (J.D. 1986)
Laura Sharp
Introducing Attorney Laura Sharp

With over 30 years of experience as a trial attorney, Laura has a reputation for providing compassionate representation for her clients. Laura devotes her practice to helping the victims of medical negligence, dental malpractice, and serious personal injury cases. Nationally, she is a member of the American Bar Association Board of Governors.
Laura is not only a gifted and respected trial lawyer but someone who gives back to the legal community. She has served as President of the Austin Bar Association and chaired the Civil Litigation Section. Additionally, she served as a Director of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors.
Education
Licenses
- State of Texas 1986
- U.S. District Courts of Texas: Northern 1987, Southern 1988,Western 1988
- District of Columbia 1989 (inactive)
Professional Memberships, Offices And Awards
State
- State Bar of Texas
- Board of Directors (2004-2007)
- Grievance Committee (2007-present)
- Women in the Profession Committee (2007-present)
- Texas Bar Foundation – Fellow
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Local
- Austin Bar Association (formerly Travis County Bar Association)
- Board of Directors (1998-2000)
- Treasurer (2000-2001)
- Secretary (2001-2002)
- President-Elect (2002-2003)
- President (2003-2004)
- Past President (2004-2005)
- Austin Bar Foundation
- Chair (2002-2003 and 2004-2005)
- Vice-Chair (2003-2004)
- Founding Fellow
- Austin Bar Association Civil Litigation Section
- Board of Directors (1998-2001)
- Vice-Chair (2001-2002)
- Chair (2002-2003)
- Past Chair (2003-2004)
- Austin Young Lawyers Association 1995 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
- Austin Young Lawyers Association
- Board of Directors (1989-90)
- Treasurer (1990-1991)
- Austin Young Lawyers Association Foundation – Fellow
- Founding Vice-Chair
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
- Travis County Women Lawyers Association
National
- American Bar Association
- American Bar Foundation – Fellow
Appellate Decisions
Hargraves v. Armco Foods, Inc.,
- 894 S.W.2d 546 (Tex. App.-Austin 1995, no writ)
Eckmann v. Des Rosier,
- 940 S.W.2d 394 (Tex. App.-Austin 1997, no pet.)
Carrillo v. Berry,
- 2000 Tex. App. LEXIS 3194 (Tex. App. -Austin 2000)
Wong v. Graham,
- 2001 Tex. App. LEXIS 978 (Tex. App.-Austin 2001)
Hinojosa V. Columbia/St. David’s Healthcare, et. al.,
- 106 S.W.3d 380(Tex. App.-Austin 2003, no pet.)
Austin Periodontal Assocs. v. Husak,
- 2008 Tex. App. LEXIS 562 (Tex. App.- Austin 2008)
Community Activities
- Junior League of Austin
- Austin Women’s Symphony League
Biographical Information
- Born: Waco, Texas
- Married to law partner: Lance D. Sharp
- Two children: Lance and Mesia

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Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Truck & 18 Wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Brain Injuries
- CRPS
- Wrongful Death
- Construction Accident
- Non-Subscriber Injuries
- Product Liability
- Probate & Wills Litigation
- Dental Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
- Insurance Disputes
Testimonials

I highly recommend Sharp Firm. Thank you again.
The Sharp Firm handled my auto accident claim perfectly. From the initial meeting to the final resolution, Mr. Sharp stayed in contact and explained every step of the process.
Cynthia Ferrell

I cannot recommend him enough
I couldn't have had a better experience. After my accident in July of 2017, we immediately started looking for a Personal Injury Lawyer. After being recommended to Lance by a…
Anthony Brents

I highly recommend this Law Firm if you are looking for representation
I have been a client for 25 years and Lance has never left a stone unturned. The firm is professional, kind, and has handled or given advice on several different…
Courtney Jackson

If you're looking for amazing people and lawyers, this is the place to use.
Mark and Lance wonderful. Fast, friendly, helpful, empathetic. They genuinely seem to care, and take things very seriously.
Jana Rene

I am very confident in their ability to represent me.
The Sharps responded quickly, very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. They analyzed my problem and gave me Information and advise I needed without delay.
Will Davis

Thank you for your reliability, integrity, and hard work from beginning to end!
Reviews are something we usually do when we are upset because we have a sense of unsatisfaction. However, we quickly forget to write a review when we are happy with…
Rachel Delgado

Lance Sharp is a phenomenal attorney.
He assisted me with a personal injury claim from a car accident and couldn't have been more helpful throughout the process. I would highly recommend working with the Sharp Firm…
Victoria

Lance helped me at a very hard time in my life.
He is very knowledgeable, informative, and easy to work with. I am very satisfied with how my case was handled and resolved. He demonstrates courtesy, empathy, and understanding....all while maintaining…
Sabrina Heard

Mr. Sharp was the one that provided me a detailed consultation
After calling around and speaking to many lawyers, Mr. Sharp was the one that provided me a detailed consultation about why my case may or may not work. I truly…
Dev D

This firm is very fact-based and firm with insurance companies.
After a bad experience with another law firm, I was referred to the Sharp Firm, and I'm glad that happened! The Sharp Firm kicked into high gear, took care of…
tom sch

Thank you Sharp Law Firm for calling me back and having empathy.
Mr. Sharp called me back promptly after reaching out to their office. Although, he was couldn't assist me with my situation. He took the time to educated me thoroughly. I…
Shawn ScentxyMama Mitchell

My experience with The Sharp Firm was wonderful.
Lance helped me when no one else would. If you have medicare when you have a crash, doctors might not treat you. My own doctors would not see me for…
Carolyn Addington

Let me start with saying thank you to The Sharp Firm
I am glad that I chose you to handle my case. From the start Lance was always punctual and professional. Emails and phone calls were always handled in a timely…
Patricia Dancer

She was the help I needed when I needed it the most!
I was faced with a medical injury situation that in most lives never happen. I was faced with a situation, the first in my lifetime where I had to choose…
Carolyn Molash

Lance Sharp was very informative
Lance Sharp was very informative & concise during our initial meeting. I reached out to quite a few attorney's and my conversation with him brought me peace of mind and…
Laura Fleetwood

Laura Sharp was extremely helpful and sympathetic
With our situation and was very successful in bringing justice to our situation! She was always available to discuss or promptly responded to our needs, even when we called her…
Teresa Strimple

I enjoyed working with Lance!
He kept me up to date, he followed through as stated, and helped to the full extent with no hesitation. If ever needing a lawyer for an auto accident, be…
Dazzae Gildon

I had a great experience
with The Sharp Firm for my car accident case. They were highly professional, responsive, and guided me through the entire legal process. I highly recommend their services to anyone needing…
Tamara Taua

We Highly Recommend Lance & Laura Sharp
Lance and Laura Sharp went above and beyond our expectations for my husband's dental case. They took the time to thoroughly explain the process, and filed paperwork immediately. They provided…
Dana Gwynn

What an Amazing Lady!!
This was my very first experience with a dental malpractice, so I was not familiar on the steps or information that was required to help on my case. After talking…
