Atty. Frederick D. "Fred" Junkin
Fred focuses his practice on civil litigation and appeals. His background includes litigation involving public law issues and real estate and commercial disputes.
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Frederick D. "Fred" Junkin is a zoning attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, United States. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1989) and Austin College (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Fred focuses his practice on civil litigation and appeals
- His background includes litigation involving public law issues and real estate and commercial disputes
- Fred has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation involving governmental matters, including condemnation and inverse condemnation proceedings, construction disputes, election contests, zoning controversies and contract actions
- He has extensive experience with regard to eminent domain law, having represented both acquiring authorities and landowners in a variety of proceedings, including acquisitions for light rail facilities, highway and road widenings, a natural gas storage facility, power line right-of-way, pipeline right-of-way, railroad right-of-way, port facilities and sports venues
- In addition to his public law practice, Fred represents private clients in real property litigation and commercial disputes
- Fred also has represented clients in connection with appellate proceedings, including the preparation of briefs and presentation of argument in appeals from judgments entered in cases handled by Andrews Kurth and the preparation of amicus curiae briefs on behalf of third parties interested in the legal issues presented in other appeals
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
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 andnue, 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.
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