About Rustin L.
Rustin L. Smith built his legal foundation in Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia and went on to receive his J.D. from Emory University School of Law. At Emory he engaged in trial technique training that would shape his courtroom approach. His academic background blends public university roots with law school training known for practical advocacy programs.
After law school he established a practice in Georgia and expanded his reach to federal court by gaining admission to the Eleventh Circuit. He now serves as a partner at Smith Hulsey Law. In that role he has managed matters that require appearances in both state and federal forums. The day-to-day work combines case preparation, motion practice and courtroom time.
Smith has supplemented his courtroom experience with formal trial training. He completed the Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques program at Emory University School of Law, a hands-on course that emphasizes practical skills for jury trials. His professional affiliations include life membership in both the Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocates Forums, organizations that gather lawyers who have achieved significant verdicts or settlements. Those memberships place him among peers who regularly handle substantial cases.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparation and direct in court. He has developed a practice style that values careful fact development and clear presentation to judges and juries. As a partner, he also spends time mentoring junior lawyers and overseeing the firm's litigation strategy. He balances client advocacy with the administrative responsibilities that come with partnership.
Today he continues to practice at Smith Hulsey Law, where he handles litigation and trial work in state and federal courts, including matters before the Eleventh Circuit.
