Lawdragon Names Rusty Hardin Among Nation’s Most Prominent Managing Partners

Global list recognizes ‘the most admired figures in law firm leadership’

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acclaimed trial lawyer Rusty Hardin has been named among the nation’s most prominent managing partners in Lawdragon’s 2025 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide.

Lawdragon says the global list, which highlights Mr. Hardin’s leadership and his continued impact on the legal profession, recognizes “the most admired figures in law firm leadership.”

“For nearly 30 years, we have built this firm with a commitment to integrity, hard work, and outstanding advocacy,” said Mr. Hardin. “This recognition is a testament to our entire team and the results we strive to achieve for our clients every day.”

Under Mr. Hardin’s leadership, Rusty Hardin & Associates has earned a national reputation for its success in high-stakes civil and commercial litigation as well as criminal defense cases. Known for representing individuals and companies in some of the most challenging legal battles, the firm has for decades remained a trusted name in the courtroom.

Lawdragon’s selection process is built on extensive research, peer vetting, and an evaluation of recent significant legal matters. The guide honors managing partners who are not only at the helm of their firms, but also play a critical role in shaping their firms’ success and reputation.

This is just the latest in a long list of recognitions by Lawdragon for Mr. Hardin, including his 2023 induction into the Lawdragon Leading Lawyers Hall of Fame. He has also earned repeat recognition in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators guide, the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumers Lawyers guide, and the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers listing. He has also earned consistent honors from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers. Mr. Hardin has also been repeatedly named a Benchmark Litigation Star since 2013.

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/