Winder, GA

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 graduated 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. Every year since 2018, Rustin’s attorney peers have elected him as “Super Lawyer,” a distinction reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the state. He also was voted onto the Legal Elite list as featured in GeorgiaTrend Magazine. Rustin is a Lifetime Member of both the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forums, credentials awarded by Top Trial Lawyers in America for attorneys serving as principal counsel in recoveries of over $2,000,000 and $1,000,000 from separate cases.

William (Billy) D. Healan, III

William (Billy) D. Healan, III is an experienced defense attorney and civil litigator with 29 years of experience, specializing in DUI, criminal law, and personal injury cases. He has been included in the Georgia Super Lawyers list every year since 2005 and is AV Preeminent® peer-review rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Ronny Hulsey

Early in his career, Ronny defended big insurance companies at large law firms before devoting his practice solely to helping injured people win claims against insurance companies. Ronny focused his legal education in insurance law, graduating second in his class, magna cum laude from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law, where he was elected to Law Review, inducted into the Brainerd Currie Honor Society, and won the Guerry R. Moore Insurance Law Award. Recently, Ronny received state-wide recognition for obtaining a $1 million recovery for a high school track coach struck by a truck while jogging with her students. He recovered ten times the available policy limit after the insurer refused to treat his client fairly. More recently, Ronny represented a pedestrian who was killed when a vehicle left its lane on I-985, and recovered over $1.9 million for the victim’s family.

Chad Day

Attorney Chad Day is a dedicated member of the Athens community, committed to helping his neighbors navigate personal injury cases. He graduated from the University of Florida and Michigan State University College of Law. Chad believes in treating every individual with compassion, dignity, and respect, guiding them through the legal process with a personal touch and unwavering dedication. His firm’s mission is to help clients recover both physically and financially after an accident. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Oconee County and Watkinsville First Baptist Church.

Kenneth J. Lewis

Attorney Kenneth J. Lewis, born in 1964, is a dedicated solo practitioner focusing on personal injury law in North Georgia. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he served as an Air Traffic Controller before pursuing higher education at the University of North Georgia and earning his law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2011. He co-edited the Law Review and had work published in prestigious law journals. Ken founded a successful manufacturing business before his legal career. He has secured significant jury trial verdicts and settlements for his clients. Beyond his practice, he volunteers with Angel Flight and participates in breast cancer awareness events with fellow bikers.

H. Douglas Mitchell

H. Douglas Mitchell is an attorney dedicated to helping resolve family law disputes, the protection of accident victim’s rights, and assisting individuals in North Eastern Georgia take advantage of the rights and privileges the law allows. He established his law practice in Winder, Georgia, serving Barrow County, Jackson, Clarke, Oconee, Walton, Gwinnett and Hall counties. Attorney Mitchell provides honest, straightforward legal advice and is accessible to clients, empowering them to make the best decisions. His courtroom approach focuses on persistence, accuracy, preparedness, and confidence, always aiming for the best results. He is committed to timeless values and the individuals who trust him as their advocate. Away from the office, he enjoys the outdoors, hiking, camping, sports, and spending time with his wife, Shauna, and their four children. He is a skilled negotiator who uses a personal and proactive approach to optimize outcomes, focusing on collaborative strategies to reduce conflict and promote resolution.

Matthew S. Crunk

Matthew S. Crunk is an attorney committed to serving his clients and achieving the right legal results. After interning in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, he was hired as a full-time staff attorney for the Judges of the Piedmont Circuit (Barrow, Jackson, and Banks Counties). He serves clients in Northern Georgia, including Barrow, Jackson, Clarke, Oconee, Walton, Gwinnett, and Hall Counties. Matthew provides honest views of legal situations and a straightforward approach to solving legal issues. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, he moved to Augusta, Georgia at age 11. He is the fourth of six children and maintains a close-knit family. An avid movie and sports enthusiast, he enjoys the Winder, Georgia area. Matthew's most important traits, instilled by his parents, are honesty and a strong work ethic, which he applies in advocating for his clients.