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About Rustin Smith

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 β€œRising Star” as featured in Super Lawyers magazine.

βš–οΈ Practice Areas

βœ“ Appeals & Appellate βœ“ Personal Injury βœ“ Workers' Compensation

Credentials & Experience

πŸŽ“ Education

Emory University School of Law
J.D.
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
B.A.

πŸ“‹ Bar Admissions

Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocates Forums Member
Life Member Member

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Partner
Smith Hulsey Law Current

πŸ† Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Litigator of the Year
American Institute of Trial Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40
American Institute of Trial Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Jaycee of the Year
Gainesville Jaycees
Legal Elite
Georgia Trend Magazine
Top 100
The National Trial Lawyers
Top 10 Trucking Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Top 25 Workers&#039
Compensation Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
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