Firm PROFILE
Rusty Hardin & Associates
USA: Spotlight 2026
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Top figures | Spotlight Texas
14
Lawyers
8
Partners
1996
Established Year
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Contributions and articles
16 Articles, Press releases, highlights
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Overview
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Rusty Hardin & Associates is a diverse legal team with years of state and federal courtroom experience. This includes the preparation and presentation of a wide variety of cases, and when necessary, appeals. Our firm also has a distinct personality. We keep a positive, upbeat, and relaxed perspective while remaining passionate about the law and driven to explore every angle of a legal position. We truly love what we do, so going the extra mile for our clients comes naturally.
Clients (10)
- Texas House of Representatives
- Dow Jones
- ExxonMobil
- Rice University
- Houston Texans
- Las Vegas Sands
- Wade Boggs
- Scottie Pippen
- Roger Clemens
- Arkema
Key people
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Rusty Hardin
Founder/Partner
Daniel Dutko
Partner
Ryan Higgins
Partner
Terry D. Kernell
Partner
Megan C. Moore
Partner
Joe Roden
Partner
Emily Smith
Partner
Kendall Valenti Speer
Partner
Work & experience
Provided by Rusty Hardin & Associates
The firm's practice is comprised of approximately 80% civil litigation and 20% criminal defense representation. The eclectic nature of our trial practice reinforces our ability to be of help to a broad cross-section of individuals and companies. Our practice areas include: Appeals Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Criminal Matters Cases Involving Public Figures Investigations
Notable work
Provided by Rusty Hardin & Associates
Arkema
Completed
Defended company following chemical accident caused by Hurricane Harvey. Judge issued directed verdicts in our favor.
Texas House of Representatives
Led prosecution in impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Oilfield Accident Wrongful Death Suit
Firm secured $46M verdict in a wrongful death case involving an oil field worker hit by a truck in DeWitt County, Texas.
Ranked Offices at Rusty Hardin & Associates
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Ranked Departments at Rusty Hardin & Associates (3)
Top figures | Spotlight Texas
14
Lawyers
8
Partners
1996
Established Year
Content provided by Rusty Hardin & Associates
Articles, Highlights and Press Releases
16 items provided by Rusty Hardin & Associates
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