Johnston Tobey Baruch’s Robert Tobey Selected to 2026 Lawdragon Hall of Fame

Dallas-based attorney named among nation’s most outstanding

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johnston Tobey Baruch shareholder and veteran trial lawyer Robert Tobey has been singled out for his exceptional contributions to the legal profession, earning selection to the prestigious Lawdragon Hall of Fame for 2026.

Mr. Tobey, who has been named multiple times to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America list, was recognized for his litigation expertise.

“I’m honored to be included in Lawdragon’s 2026 Hall of Fame class,” said Mr. Tobey. “It is both humbling and rewarding to be listed along with pillars in the legal field and to have my life’s work be acknowledged for making a positive difference.”

Mr. Tobey, a former member of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and President of the Dallas Bar Association, is Board Certified in Consumer and Commercial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 2013, he has received annual recognition from The Best Lawyers in America and D Magazine, and he earned the highest possible ranking of AV Preeminent by the prominent legal directory Martindale-Hubbell.

“Robert has a remarkable way of preparing and litigating cases for his clients,” said Chad Baruch, managing shareholder, “and he commands tremendous respect from his peers in the Dallas legal community.”

In 2025, Super Lawyers recognized Mr. Tobey for his work in professional liability for plaintiffs and honored him as one of the top 100 attorneys in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Shareholder Randy Johnston, a 2023 Lawdragon Hall of Fame honoree, praised Mr. Tobey’s “phenomenal attention to detail,” which he said results in consistently wise and reliable counsel.

2026 is the 12^th year for Lawdragon’s Hall of Fame. View the full list of Hall of Fame inductees here.

About Johnston Tobey Baruch

Johnston Tobey Baruch is a dynamic law practice based in Dallas. Its trial and appellate attorneys have a broad range of litigation, arbitration and appellate experience. They are pioneers in the handling of legal and accounting malpractice, investment fraud and business disputes. They also have an enviable track record with insurance bad faith matters, commercial litigation and fiduciary litigation, and civil, family and criminal appeals for many prominent Texas companies and individuals.