Attorneys

Robert Hargett

Rob Hargett represents a variety of health care providers, including nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, physicians, nursing homes and hospitals in state and federal court. Rob regularly defends individuals, businesses and governmental entities in personal injury lawsuits, commercial disputes and employment litigation. He also helps clients protect their licenses and professional reputations before state administrative agencies.

Rob has over twenty years of experience. He enjoys wide-spread respect for his advocacy skills and integrity as reflected by his Martindale Hubbell AV rating, his membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates and his recognition as a “Super Lawyer” by corporate clients and fellow lawyers.

Representative Experience

Obtained summary judgment for ten Hospital-related clients in a multi-million dollar credentialing case filed in federal court that ended with the United States Supreme Court denying the adverse parties’ Petition for Writ of Certiorari
Tried to a complete defense verdict numerous health care liability suits involving cardiology, general surgery, neurological surgery, emergency medicine, oncology, obstetrical/ gynecological care and governmental liability issues
Tried a non-subscriber suit to a complete defense verdict
Tried an emergency ambulance response case to a complete defense verdict
Tried a premises liability suit filed against a business owner to a complete defense verdict
Obtained summary judgment for a Hospital in a claim brought by a prisoner under 42 U.S.C. §1983
Resolved a multitude of cases for health care providers involving birth trauma, suicide, patient falls and alleged wrongful death in a nursing home setting
Negotiated a physician’s continued licensure before the Texas Board of Medical Examiners (now the Texas Medical Board)
Represented nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing
Negotiated an overtime claim filed by numerous agency nurses with the U.S. Department of Labor
Participated in multiple oral arguments before various state appellate courts

Qualifications

State Bar of Texas (admitted 1987)
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Member, Austin Bar Association
Member, DRI The Voice of the Defense Bar
Specialist, Intermediate Civil Litigation, School of Law, The University of Texas at Austin (2006-Present)

Education

University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1987)
University of Texas (B.B.A., with honors, 1984)

Honors

“Super Lawyer,” in Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Magazines (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
“Super Lawyer,” in Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, Corporate Counsel Edition of Law & Politics Magazine (2009, 2010)
“Super Lawyer,” in Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, Business Edition of Law & Politics Magazine (2011, 2012)
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating

Select Presentations/Publications

“Preventing and Treating Lawsuits” (November 2005)
“A Winning Prescription for Avoiding and Surviving Lawsuits” (February 2005)
“Cardiovascular Legal Update” (November 2004)
“Ten Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit” (December 2003)
“Managing and Acquiring Confidential Records for Attorneys in Texas” (December 2000)
“Discovery of Confidential Records in Texas” (March 1999)
“Confidentiality of Medical Records” (January 1995)