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Rusty Hardin & Associates Partner Daniel Dutko Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America

Mr. Dutko recognized for personal injury litigation

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that partner Daniel Dutko has earned recognition in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide. As an honoree, Mr. Dutko joins an elite group of attorneys honored for their dedication, skill, and impact.

“We are so happy to see Daniel recognized in this way,” said firm founder Rusty Hardin. “This honor by Lawdragon is a testament to his incredible talent and hard work.”

In its 20th year, the Lawdragon Leading Lawyers guide celebrates attorneys who go above and beyond in their commitment to clients.

Lawdragon publisher Katrina Dewey writes, “We are fiercely proud of this guide, the lawyers on it, the process that creates it and what it means: that being a great lawyer, a powerful lawyer is not just a plaque on the wall. It is an act of courage to never give up on behalf of a client, a firm, and this notion of justice …”

Known for his meticulous approach, Mr. Dutko leaves no detail overlooked in the pursuit of justice for his clients. Specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, class actions, and complex litigation, his work exemplifies the qualities celebrated by Lawdragon.

“It is an incredible honor to be included in the Leading Lawyers in America guide,” says Mr. Dutko. “This recognition reflects not only my efforts but also the trust my clients place in me and the exceptional support of our team at Rusty Hardin & Associates.”

Mr. Dutko has also earned recognition in other top legal guides, including the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, and Texas Super Lawyers.

Lawdragon received a record number of submissions for the 2025 Leading Lawyers listing. Honorees were selected through a rigorous process combining nominations, in-depth research, peer reviews, and competitor insights.

View the full list here.

Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP has built a solid reputation for taking on the causes of its clients and obtaining favorable results in commercial litigation, plaintiffs’ personal injury, white-collar criminal defense, appellate matters, and general civil and criminal litigation. Learn more about the firm’s representative matters: https://www.rustyhardin.com/.

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