About Rustin
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...
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Education
BA/BS
University of Georgia
JD
Emory University School of Law
Awards & Recognition
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Georgia
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers · 2025
Super Lawyer
2018
Gainesville Jaycee of the Year
2011
Dean’s List
Dean’s Award
Professional Associations
Colleagues at Smith Hulsey Law
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