Ritter Law PLLC is a boutique appellate firm specializing in winning appeals and complex civil litigation. The firm brings innovative and data-backed perspectives to trial court practice, issue selection, and appellate briefing, powered by responsible ethical use of AI. 

The firm's work is informed by years of experience serving within Texas appellate courts and handling high-stakes appeals across state and federal jurisdictions. We work collaboratively with trial counsel to manage appellate risk with precision, judgment, and realism, to reach the best client outcomes given the unique features of each particular case.

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Michael J. Ritter is a dual-board certified civil appellate practitioner. He has worked on over 1,000 appellate matters as a partner at a small Texas firm, a director at an AmLaw 200 firm, and as a career court staff attorney. ​He is peer-rated as a Top Appellate Attorney in SuperLawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and others. His award-winning law review articles and other legal publications have been cited by judges and lawyers in Texas appellate courts.