Rustin L. Smith
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Rustin L. Smith
Biography
As a partner in one of the largest law firms in North Georgia, Rustin defended insurance companies and large businesses before co-founding Smith Hulsey. He has handled cases in both federal and state courts, appearing in U.S. District Courts and counties throughout Georgia. He has argued before the Supreme Court of Georgia, and litigated appeals in the Georgia Court of Appeals and U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit. Rustin graduate magna cum laude from the University of Georgia before attending Emory University School of Law, where he was selected for the Dean’s List, received the Dean’s Award, and was recommended for the Kesler-Eidson Trial Techniques Scholarship. Rustin has served on multiple Hall County nonprofit boards, was elected Gainesville Jaycee of the Year in 2011, and was a member of the 2015 State Bar Young Lawyer’s Leadership Academy. Since 2018, other Georgia attorneys have elected Rustin as a “Rising Star” as featured in Super Lawyers magazine.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner Smith Hulsey Law
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocates Forums Life Member (Current)
Awards
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Top 25 Workers' Compensation Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
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Top 25 Motor Vehicle Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Top 100
The National Trial Lawyers
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Jaycee of the Year
Gainesville Jaycees 2011.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Litigator of the Year
American Institute of Trial Lawyers 2020.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Top 40 Under 40
American Institute of Trial Lawyers 2020.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine 2021.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine 2022.0
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Legal Elite
Georgia Trend Magazine
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Top 10 Trucking Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Education
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University System of Georgia - University of Georgia B.A.
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Emory University School of Law J.D.
Honors: Dean's List, Venture Capital Dean's Award
Certifications
- Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques: Emory University School of Law
Websites
Smith Hulsey Law
756 Green Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Smith Hulsey Law
75 North Broad Street, Suite 6000, Winder, GA 30680
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours