Margaret August Winther, Construction Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Environmental, and Estate Planning
Austin, TX
Practicing construction in Austin since 1993.
- 33+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Margaret August Winther is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Construction, Environmental, and Estate Planning. Margaret has over 33 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Austin, TX
- Experience
- over 33 years
- Known for
- Construction · Environmental · Estate Planning
- Handles Construction, Environmental, and Estate Planning matters from Austin, TX.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Margaret August Winther: Margaret August Winther is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Construction, Environmental, and Estate Planning. Margaret has over 33 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Margaret August Winther
Margaret concentrates on construction, environmental, estate planning, general, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Margaret handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction
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Environmental
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General
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Product Liability
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Construction cases in Austin, Texas
Margaret takes construction matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Margaret agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Austin, Texas
Margaret takes environmental matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Margaret agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Austin, Texas
Margaret takes estate planning matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Margaret agrees to represent you.
General cases in Austin, Texas
Margaret takes general matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Margaret agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Austin, Texas
Margaret takes product liability matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Margaret agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Margaret August Winther — Over 33 years of Texas construction experience
Margaret August Winther is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Construction, Environmental, and Estate Planning. Margaret has over 33 years of legal experience.
Margaret August Winther is a lawyer practicing construction defect, products liability, environmental liability and 4 other areas of law. Margaret received a B.F.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years. Margaret practices in Austin, TX.
Working with Margaret on a construction matter
Margaret August Winther is a lawyer practicing construction defect, products liability, environmental liability and 4 other areas of law. Margaret received a B.F.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years. Margaret practices in Austin, TX.
Who Margaret represents
Margaret reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, environmental, and estate planning matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Margaret August Winther's legal education and bar admissions
University of San Francisco
J.D. · 1992
University of Colorado at Boulder
B.F.A. · 1989
Jurisdictions
Margaret's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1993 · ACTIVE
California
1993 · ACTIVE
Margaret studied at J.D. in University of San Francisco and B.F.A. in University of Colorado at Boulder.
Law school and academic background
Margaret completed J.D. in University of San Francisco and B.F.A. in University of Colorado at Boulder. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Margaret runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Margaret August Winther's office in Austin
Margaret's primary office is at 4209 Verano Dr, Austin, TX, 78735-5409. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Margaret August Winther — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Margaret usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Margaret charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Margaret's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Margaret will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Margaret
Margaret discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Margaret confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Margaret's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Margaret August Winther
How much does it cost to hire Margaret for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Margaret walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Margaret offer a free consultation?
Margaret charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Margaret's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Margaret's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in Texas typically take?
Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Margaret gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Margaret take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Margaret is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Margaret will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Margaret?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Margaret will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Margaret accepting new construction clients right now?
Margaret's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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