Business & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 34+ Years Experience
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About Frederick T. Johnson at a Glance
Frederick T. Johnson is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Spencer Fane, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Distric (1993). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1992) and Stephen F. Austin State University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick T. Johnson
- Mr. Frederick T. Johnson is a lawyer practicing business, environmental and natural resources, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
- Frederick received a B.A. degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Frederick practices at Spencer Fane, LLP in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Frederick T. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick T. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Frederick T. Johnson is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Frederick T. Johnson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Houston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Frederick T. Johnson is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Environmental Law in Houston
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Frederick T. Johnson is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 Houston 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose Frederick T. Johnson
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 Frederick T. Johnson's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederick T. Johnson brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Distric, Frederick T. Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Frederick T. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Frederick T. Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Frederick T. Johnson Handles in Houston
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