Frederick D. "Fred" Junkin

Frederick D. "Fred" Junkin


Phelps Dunbar LLP

Recognized since 2013

Austin, Texas

Practice Areas

Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law

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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.

Location
  • 1250 Capital of Texas Highway South
    Building Three, Suite 400
    Austin, TX 78746
Education
  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1989
  • Austin College, BA
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, United States
Affiliations
  • Houston Bar Association - Member
Federal Clerkships
  • United States Court of Appeals

Phelps Dunbar LLP
Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana

175 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Houston (2025)
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Houston (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Awards:
  • Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly (2004)
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

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