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I'm lucky to have a great job working with brilliant people doing what I love.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Appeals
100%
16 years
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Licensed in Texas for 15 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Fourth Court Of Appeals For The State Of Texas
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center, 300 Dolorosa, Ste. 3200, San Antonio, TX, 78205
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Michael James Ritter's Reviews
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Posted by Nubia | November 16, 2014
I enjoyed working with Michael very much.
He listened to all the information I had gathered and built a good case. He did a lot of research on my landlord and in the end I received my deposit back.
Posted by Angie | September 29, 2014
I was overjoyed when I discovered you were able to settle with our landlord for our original deposit!
After purchasing our first home, it was a bit of a shock that our former landlord of 6 years would try to stiff us of our deposit after all we had done for him and his home. We was grateful you were there and came to our aid when we needed someone who was clear on the law. Your explanation on the law...
Posted by Richard | September 29, 2014
Wonderful, hard working attorney!
Mr. Ritter worked fast and diligently to provide me with satisfaction. I appreciate his hard work and know I will seek his help again should the need arise.
Michael James Ritter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael Ritter is an extremely talented and motivated attorney. Michael throws his back into even the smallest of legal issues, such as parking tickets, and never relents. I highly recommend Michael Ritter."
"Michael Ritter participated in many student programs while at The University of Texas School of Law including leading a mentorship program for new students. Michael and I were co-mentors for new students to UT. He was a dedicated, thoughtful, and exceptional mentor. In sum, Michael represents the well-rounded, consistent individual that we all want to find in a co-worker, colleague, friend, and counselor."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is a highly educated and intelligent attorney, but he is also a wonderful person who listens carefully to his clients, is able to empathize and deliver the desired results."
"Michael Ritter is the most well-researched attorney I know. He is not afraid to think outside of the box, and goes above and beyond for his clients. His diligence and creativity are unparalleled. Highly recommend."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Best Constitutional Law Note, Texas Law Review
2010
National Finalist (2nd Place), ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition
2009
5th Place, NAELA Law Student Writing Competition, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
2009
Best Note, Review of Litigation
2009
Honorable Mention, Smith-Babcock-Williams Writing Competition, American Planning Association
2008
Witkin Award, Criminal Law, University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law
2004
Prassel Hall Award for Promoting Domestic Violence Awareness, Trinity University
2003
Baker-Duncan Scholarship, Trinity University
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Staff Attorney V, Fourth Court Of Appeals For The State Of Texas
2004 - Present
Co-Owner, The Forensics Files
2014 - 2014
Owner, Law Office of Michael J. Ritter
2013 - 2014
Volunteer Attorney, Volunteer Legal Services
2012 - 2014
Assistant Attorney General II, Texas Attorney General's Office
2011 - 2012
Briefing Attorney II, Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals
2010 - 2011
Briefing Attorney II, Fourth Court Of Appeals For The State Of Texas
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Travis County District Attorney's Office
2009 - 2009
Intern, San Francisco City Attorneys Office
2009 - 2009
Intern, Supreme Court Of Texas
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Texas Attorney General's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
Texas Association of Appellate Court AttorneysPresident-Elect
2017 - Present
San Antonio Young Lawyers AssociationDirector
2017 - Present
San Antonio LGBT Bar AssociationPresident
2010 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2010 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Austin LGBT Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Austin Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
2012 - 2013
Austin Bar Association, Civil Appellate SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Appeals at the Fourth Court of Appeals (San Antonio and South Texas)
Disposed
Appeals at the Court of Criminal Appeals (Statewide)
Disposed
Balderas-Ibarra v. 1836 Realty (Travis County, TX)
Settled at full value of paid security deposit
Creel v. Farrow (Williamson County, TX)
Settled at full value of claim
Johnson v. Avesta Capella (Travis County, TX)
Full deposit was returned
Property Cases at the Attorney General's Office (Harris County, TX)
Settled at fair market value
Civil Rights Cases at the Texas Attorney General's Office (Statewide)
Client-favorable judgments
Douglas v. Turner (Walker County, TX)
Client-favorable judgment on a $110,000 claim
Turano v. TDCJ (Jefferson County, TX)
Convinced the opposing party to dismiss his case
Perkins v. TDCJ, et al.
Affirmed favorable judgment
Hendricks v. Silas (W.D. Tex. Austin)
Client-favorable judgment on a $1.4 million claim
Douglas v. Turner (Waco Court of Appeals)
Won the appeal
White v. Fox (E.D. Tex. Tyler)
Favorable jury verdict on $5000 claim
Salazar v. Churchman (E.D. Tex. Texarkana)
Favorable jury verdict on a claim for $480,000
Lyons v. TDCJ (S.D. Tex. Houston)
Client-favorable judgment
Education
2010
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)
B.A.
2003
Round Rock High School
Diploma
N/A
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
(Transferred to UT Law)
Speaking Engagements
2018
Love It or Hate It: Practical Tips for Improving Your Legal Writing
Course Director
2014
TSCA's 89th Convention: Teaching Responsibility in an Irresponsible World
Researching Legal Resources for Case & Topic Analysis
2013
Diversity Education Weekend
Diversity in the Legal Profession
2012
Diversity Education Weekend
Legal Writing
2011
Symposium: Minorities in Family Law: Family Law as an Agent of Social Change and Empowerment for Minorities in the 21st Century
Trying Same-Sex Marriage
2010
Queer Texas Conference
The Legal Status of Same-Sex Adoption
2010
Queer Texas Conference
Quality Care for Queer Nursing Home Residents
2010
Queer Texas Conference
Same-Sex Marriage
2009
OUTLaw's Third Annual Conference
Legislation in the 81st Session of the Texas Legislature
Publications
2017
Review of Litigation
Permissive Appeals in Texas Courts: Reconciling Judicial Procedure with Legislative Intent
2017
2014
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Lessons from the Texas Supreme Court’s Recent Case on Spoliation
2014
National Journal of Speech & Debate
“Don’t Threaten to Sue Your Judge”: An overview of the Legal Obligations of Judges, Schools & Organizations
2012
St. Mary's Law Journal
Texas’s Spoliation “Presumption"
2012
SMU Law Review
Criminal Procedure: Confessions, Searches, and Seizures
2012
Pace International Law Review
Disputing Arbitration Clauses in International Insurance Agreements: Problems with the Self-Execution Framework
2011
Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Minority Issues
Perry v. Schwarzenegger: Trying Same-Sex Marriage
2011
2010
2010
NAELA Journal
Interests in Stark Conflict: The Case for Congress to Close the Stark Law’s Whole Hospital Loophole
2010
State Bar of Texas Family Law Section Report
The Legal Status of Same-Sex Adoption in Texas
2010
American Journal of Criminal Law
Just (Juvenile Justice) Jargon: An Argument for Terminological Uniformity Between the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems
2010
Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Adoption by Same-Sex Couples: Public Policy Issues in Texas Law & Practice
2010
2009
McGeorge Law Review
Chapter 554: Protecting California’s First Responders
2009
Texas Journal of Women and the Law
Teaching Tolerance: A Harvey Milk Day Would Do A Student Body Good
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have tinted windows. Does that give a police officer the right to search my vehicle without consent during a stop?
25 Sep 2014
Q&A
JP judgment appealed to County Court (Texas). Do I need to file a new petition?
15 Sep 2014