Atty. Don Magee
Don has thirty-five years’ experience litigating, arbitrating and mediating a broad spectrum of contested cases. Don has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney, and was selected to be included in The Best Lawyers in America©, Commercial Litigation (2021).
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Austin, TX
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About Don Magee at a Glance
Don Magee is a business and litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McGinnis Lochridge. Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Don Magee
- Don has thirty-five years’ experience litigating, arbitrating and mediating a broad spectrum of contested cases
- Don has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney, and was selected to be included in The Best Lawyers in America©, Commercial Litigation (2021)
- He has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants as lead counsel at trial and on appeal in state and federal courts
- Don has substantial experience in complex civil litigation, real estate litigation, energy litigation, mining and mineral litigation, employment litigation, personal injury and product liability litigation
- This experience includes antitrust claims, deceptive trade practices claims, partition suits, land use and development disputes, environmental litigation including claims of surface and groundwater contamination, firearms law, breach of contract disputes and declarations of contractual rights, tortious interference and other business torts
- In addition, Don has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury litigation, including defense of wrongful death claims and product liability claims.Don has represented landowners, mineral owners, royalty owners, small independent oil and gas operators and major multinational energy companies in a variety of matters, including royalty disputes, production-in–paying-quantity disputes, marketing claims and breaches of express and implied covenants (including marketing and development claims)
- Don has also represented landowners, royalty owners and mining companies in a number of lignite mining and sand and gravel mining disputes.Don is also experienced in construction litigation and arbitration, as well as commercial litigation on behalf of banking and financial services clients
- He has assisted clients in class action defense, employment litigation defense, insurance coverage disputes and bad faith claims
- He has also represented individuals and companies in lawsuits involving trade secrets, covenants-not-to-compete and misappropriation of confidential information
Practice Areas Explained
Don Magee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Don Magee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Austin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Don Magee
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Don Magee's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Don Magee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Don Magee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Don Magee Handles in Austin
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