Overview

A former court of appeals briefing attorney, Dallas appellate lawyer Chad Ruback devotes his practice to handling appeals and trial court motions likely to be at issue on appeal.

Founded:
2005
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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Appellate Practice

Firm Leadership

Chad M. Ruback
Appellate Lawyer

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Appellate Practice
Chad Ruback, Appellate Lawyer is my go-to for all things appeals. Chad is knowledgeable, efficient, effective, responsive, approachable and has an excellent reputation with the appellate judges.
 
Appellate Practice
I have brought Chad Ruback, Appellate Lawyer in on my cases to assist me. He is top-notch!
 
Appellate Practice
Chad Ruback, Appellate Lawyer is the best.
 
Appellate Practice
Chad Ruback, Appellate Lawyer is a responsive, knowledgeable and reliable attorney.
 
Appellate Practice
Chad has assisted my clients with their appellate needs for more than 20 years. His excellent knowledge of the law and the ability to reduce that knowledge to persuasive briefs and oral arguments is unmatched. He is my first and last stop when suggesting an appellate attorney.
Jeffrey Yates
Partner – Yates Law Group
Appellate Practice
Chad is consistently ranked, by me and by others, as one of (if not THE) top appellate lawyer in Texas.
Jeronimo Valdez
partner – Valdez Washington, LLP
Appellate Practice
Chad continues to impress me with his professionalism, skill as an appellate lawyer, and dedication to the Dallas community. I have known him for many years and he is one of the best.
Amanda Saputo
associate – Wilson Elser
Appellate Practice
Chad is the most knowledgeable and effective appellate lawyer in Texas.
Edward Sampson
Law Offices of Edward W. Sampson, PC
Appellate Practice
Chad is a fantastic appellate attorney I've known and respected for years.
Benjamin Palatiere
principal – Palatiere Law Firm
Appellate Practice
I have used Chad Ruback on my appeals for many years. He is a great attorney and I would trust him with any of my cases.
Shelli Morrison
partner – The Morrison Law Firm
Appellate Practice
Chad Ruback is my first recommendation for any client needing an appellate attorney. His expertise is unmatched as well as his willingness to assist with any request on a timely basis.
John Hagan
principal – Hagan Law Group, LLC
Appellate Practice
Chad is an excellent appellate lawyer with an outstanding reputation. I highly recommend him.
Jennifer Grinke
partner – Grinke Stewart Law
Appellate Practice
I've worked with Chad countless time over many years. His responsiveness, subject matter expertise, and immediacy of engagement set in a league all is own.
James Greer
Shareholder – Randall Greer, PLLC
Appellate Practice
I have referred numerous cases and clients to Mr. Ruback. His work in all of the cases has been top notch.
James Crewse
Crewse Law Firm PLLC
Appellate Practice
Chad is an expert in appellate law and our go to source for all things appellate.
Richard Cinclair
Thomas, Cinclair & Beuttenmuller, PLLC
Appellate Practice
I have personally worked with Mr. Ruback and am very impressed with his knowledge, preparedness, and overall approach to handling and navigating a case.
 
Appellate Practice
I have worked with and hired Chad Ruback, Appellate Lawyer to handle civil appeals for more than 20 years. Chad is an outstanding lawyer, advocate, thinker, and writer, and I would hire him or recommend him for any complex, high-stakes appellate matters.
 
Appellate Practice
Chad is an excellent appellate lawyer with extensive experience and expertise. Chad Ruback, Appellate Lawyer is responsive as well as efficient.
 
Appellate Practice
Chad Ruback is an excellent lawyer and an equally good communicator. Highly recommended. I’ve worked with him on multiple cases, trial and appeal, over 6-7 years.
Braden Sparks
principal – Braden W. Sparks, P.C.
Appellate Practice
When I have a question on appellate law (state or federal), Chad is the first person I call. He always answers, even when he's on vacation or traveling for another client. Even more impressively, he gives solid advice and guidance in an effective, efficient manner that is easy to understand and implement. Frankly, I don't know that my firm could do its appellate work without Chad.
Andrew Spaniol
partner – Howard & Spaniol, PLLC
Appellate Practice
Chad is superb. He is a great appellate lawyer, and he is very invested in the legal community in Dallas.
Amanda Saputo
associate – Wilson Elser
Appellate Practice
Chad is a fantastic attorney and complete professional. He is a credit to the profession.
Mora Namdar
principal – Namdar Law PLLC
Appellate Practice
Chad is an excellent appellate lawyer and was a pleasure to work with. I would utilize his services again if I have an appeal in Texas.
Shaun Murphy
partner – Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
Appellate Practice
Chad is my go-to appellate lawyer. He is an excellent resource, responsive, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Mary Melle
partner – Calhoun, Bhella & Sechrest, LLP
Appellate Practice
I have worked with Chad Ruback on dozens of cases and known him for over 20 years. He is an outstanding lawyer.
Andrew Jee
Partner – Jee Law, PLLC
Appellate Practice
Over the span of my 25 years practicing law, Chad Ruback has been my go to for appellate questions and representation for my clients. Knowledgeable, responsive and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing representation for an appeal.
Dana Huffman
principal – Law Office of Dana D. Huffman
Appellate Practice
Absolutely the best appellate lawyer in Dallas County. Very responsive, very smart (both legally and practically), and a nice guy to get along with too. My highest possible recommendation.
Andrew Howard
partner – Howard Law Group, PLLC
Appellate Practice
Chad is an excellent appellate lawyer. He is very knowledgeable about family law which is the practice area I know him for. He stays current with changes in the law, his work product is what you expect of a top professional in his field, he is active in our local bar association and his demeanor is always very professional and respectful. He is well known and well liked in this geographic area among lawyers and I have only good things to say about Chad.
Steven Bruneman
partner – BrunemanLaw, P.C.
Appellate Practice
He is an excellent attorney with a lot of energy- his passion for appellate law is unmatched.
Francesca Blackard
partner – McClure Law Group
Appellate Practice
Mr. Chad Ruback's knowledge is only surpassed by his professionalism. He is honest and up front with his clients which allows him to better manage client expectations. I never hesitate to refer a client to him or have him handle an appeal in connection with any of my cases.
Jeffrey Yates
Partner – Yates Law Group
Appellate Practice
Chad is very knowledgeable and professional. He works diligently to meet strict deadlines with quality briefing.
Shelli Morrison
partner – The Morrison Law Firm
Appellate Practice
I've worked with Chad Ruback on a number of matters over the last decade. Chad's expertise and responsiveness are of the highest order and make him my most trusted contact both for appellate referrals and co-counsel engagements in cases which involve embedded appellate issues in the trial court. I would not hesitate to recommend Chad's services to fellow trial counsel. Chad also scores high with respect to the remaining criteria: understanding, cost-effectiveness, and civility.
James Greer
Shareholder – Randall Greer, PLLC
Appellate Practice
Chad Ruback is an excellent appellate attorney. He has handled several appeals for me and he is one of the best family law appellate attorneys in Dallas. He's well respected among his peers as well as by the judges before whom he appears.
Steven Bruneman
partner – BrunemanLaw, P.C.
Appellate Practice
Chad Ruback provides excellent service and is a well-known expert in appellate law.
 
Appellate Practice
I have worked with Chad Ruback on a number of appellate projects. He provides cost effective assistance to counsel and solid advice.
 

Rankings

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Appellate Practice

Practice Areas

Chad Ruback, Appellate Lawyer has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Chad Ruback, Appellate Lawyer proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

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Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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