Arthur Walker

Arthur L. Walker, Jr., Of Counsel

Arthur (Art)  is the founding partner of the firm and currently is Of Counsel to the Firm.  He  practices in the Greater Austin, San Antonio and Dallas metropolitan areas, as well as Deep East Texas. Art has extensive experience representing municipalities and other political subdivisions in federal and state litigation. As litigation counsel for numerous cities throughout the state, Art has proven experience in areas such as employment litigation, real estate litigation, general tort liability, and tort liability under the Texas and Federal Tort Claims Acts, Civil Rights Litigation under 42 U.S.C § 1983 and Title VII, and Whistleblower litigation.

Art also has significant training and expertise in the areas of conflict resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Art has advised both private and governmental employers on litigation-avoidance and protection measures, as well as provided related training to employees of represented entities.

Practice Areas

Licenses and Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Northern District of Texas Federal Court
  • Southern District of Texas Federal Court
  • Eastern District of Texas Federal Court
  • Western District of Texas Federal Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Federal Circuit
  • United States Supreme Court

Education

  • Princeton University – Bachelor of Arts with honors, 1977
  • University of Texas – Juris Doctorate, 1980

Professional Affiliations

  • Travis County Bar Association
  • Austin Black Lawyers Association
  • Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
  • National Bar Association