Austin, Texas · Statewide practice
Strategic Appellate Advocacy.
Trusted Litigation Support.
Civil appellate representation and litigation support throughout Texas.
The practice
Civil Appeals & Litigation Support.
Pumarejo Law provides civil appellate representation and litigation support to clients and trial lawyers throughout Texas. Ricardo handles appeals independently and collaborates with solo practitioners and small firms on discrete issues or throughout a case.
Civil Appeals
An appeal may require defending a favorable result, challenging an adverse ruling, or seeking relief while litigation is still underway. Ricardo represents clients before Texas appellate courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
- Appeals from final judgments
- Interlocutory appeals and mandamus proceedings
- Appellate briefing and oral argument
- Motions for rehearing and further appellate review
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Litigation Support
Appellate considerations often arise long before a final judgment. Ricardo works with trial counsel to develop legal arguments, address significant motions, and preserve issues for appellate review. His involvement can focus on a particular assignment or extend through trial and post-judgment proceedings.
- Claim analysis and pleading preparation
- Legal research and advanced motion practice
- Preservation of error and jury-charge preparation
- Trial and arbitration support
- Post-judgment motions
News & Updates
Recent Work & Developments.
OCTOBER 15, 2026 · OPINION ISSUED
Securing Affirmance in the Fifth Circuit
Read update & opinion →SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 · BRIEF FILED
Defending a Judgment for Lone Star National Bank
Appellate briefing in a commercial lending dispute involving a hotel development.
Read update →SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · OPINION ISSUED
Defeating Attune’s Mandamus Challenge
Successfully opposing Attune’s effort to compel dismissal of third-party claims under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a.
Read update →AUGUST 26, 2026 · OPINION ISSUED
Defeating Pioneer’s Mandamus Challenge
Successfully opposing Pioneer’s request for mandamus relief in an employment dispute.
Read update →About the attorney
Meet Ricardo.
Ricardo has served as lead appellate counsel in approximately 150 state and federal appeals. From his Austin-based practice, he represents clients in civil appeals and works with trial lawyers throughout Texas, providing strategic counsel before, during, and after trial.
Ricardo earned his undergraduate degree in English and Government from The University of Texas at Austin in 2002. After graduating from The University of Texas School of Law and being admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2006, Ricardo served for three years as a briefing attorney at the Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals. He later handled the appellate and motion practice needs of litigation boutiques in South Texas before founding Pumarejo Law in 2017.
Ricardo has represented clients before the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Texas courts of appeals, and trial courts across Texas. His clients have included governmental entities, public officials, nationally recognized entertainers, businesses, and private individuals. His appellate experience spans commercial and contract disputes, real estate, employment and civil rights, personal injury and wrongful death, and family law.
Ricardo has been repeatedly recognized as a Texas Rising Star in civil appellate practice by Super Lawyers.
Ricardo was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. He lives in Austin with his wife and two children.
Contact Pumarejo Law
Discuss your next step.
Contact Ricardo to inquire about availability and engagement terms for civil appellate representation or litigation support.
Legal services begin only after a written engagement agreement is signed and any required advance payment is received. Please do not send confidential information or documents before an engagement is established.