Atty. Chad M. Ruback
“ The Best Lawyers in Dallas ” – Since 2005, Chad Ruback has consistently been named one of “The Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine. This is true of only four other appellate lawyers. “ The Best Lawyers in America ” – Chad is included in the “Appellate Practice” section of The Best Lawyers in America. “ Texas Super Lawyers ” – Chad is included in the Thomson Reuters “Texas Super Lawyers” list, which is published in Texas Monthly. 5 star rating – Lawyers.com has given Chad a 5 star rating, the highest rating possible. 10.0 rating – Avvo.com has given Chad a 10.0 rating, the highest rating po
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Chad M. Ruback is a appellate attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Chad Ruback, Appellate Lawyer. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1997) and The University of Texas (—, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- “The Best Lawyers in Dallas” – Since 2005, Chad Ruback has consistently been named one of “The Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine
- This is true of only four other appellate lawyers. “The Best Lawyers in America” – Chad is included in the “Appellate Practice” section of The Best Lawyers in America. “Texas Super Lawyers” – Chad is included in the Thomson Reuters “Texas Super Lawyers” list, which is published in Texas Monthly. 5 star rating – Lawyers.com has given Chad a 5 star rating, the highest rating possible. 10.0 rating – Avvo.com has given Chad a 10.0 rating, the highest rating possible. “AV peer review rating” – Martindale-Hubbell has given Chad an “AV peer review rating”, the highest rating possible, signifying “very high to preeminent legal ability.” “Top Rated Lawyers” – Chad is included in “Top Rated Lawyers,” which is published by ALM (American Lawyer Magazine). “Texas Rising Stars” – Chad was formerly included in the Law & Politics magazine “Texas Rising Stars” list before exceeding the age limit for continued inclusion on this list
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Dallas 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 andnue, 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.
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