Three Rusty Hardin & Associates Partners Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers

Rusty Hardin, Ryan Higgins, and Joe Roden earn fifth consecutive appearances  

Rusty Hardin & Associates is proud to announce that firm founder Rusty Hardin and partners Ryan Higgins and Joe Roden have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers list for the fifth consecutive year.  

“These are the lawyers and firms that give consumers, investors, and businesses a fighting chance against corporations and other powerful entities that can sometimes seem too big to confront,” wrote Lawdragon publisher Katrina Dewey. “Not for these lawyers. They say bring it on.” 

Mr. Hardin, one of the most respected trial lawyers in the country, has had decades of success in cases involving securities fraud, professional liability, and complex commercial disputes. He has tried more than 190 jury trials, and his work has earned recognition from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and Texas Super Lawyers, among many others. He was inducted into the Lawdragon Leading Lawyers Hall of Fame in 2023. 

With a track record for courtroom clarity and strategic precision, Mr. Higgins routinely leads matters involving breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and multimillion-dollar business disputes. His ability to distill complex issues and deliver results has earned him consistent recognition in Texas and nationwide. He has also earned repeat recognition in Lawdragon’s Leading Litigators and Leading Plaintiff Consumer guides. 

Mr. Roden brings sharp analytical skills and a steady presence to the firm’s most challenging cases. He specializes in complex personal injury and business litigation cases but is also known as one of the top appellate attorneys in Texas. He has been recognized in Lawdragon’s Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide. 

“It is an honor to once again be recognized by Lawdragon,” said Mr. Hardin. “Most importantly, I hope this speaks to the hard work we put in for every one of our clients. Ryan and Joe are incredibly talented, and I’m proud to work alongside them.” 

The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers guide honors the nation’s most accomplished attorneys who represent plaintiffs in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and complex commercial litigation. Selected through independent research and peer review, these lawyers are known for taking on high-stakes financial cases against powerful institutions. 

View the full list here.