Before becoming a full-time mediator in 2023, Rob Hargett tried lawsuits for more than 35 years. During that time, he represented a variety of healthcare providers including hospitals, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and nursing homes. Rob also defended individuals, businesses, and governmental entities in personal injury lawsuits, commercial disputes, and employment litigation. In addition, he helped clients protect their licenses and professional reputations before state administrative agencies. Throughout his career, Rob handled many high-profile cases and secured favorable rulings for his clients in matters involving professional malpractice, negligent credentialing, wrongful death, and premises liability. In 2016, he began meditating. Rob is a trained mediator qualified to mediate any type of dispute, with over 400 mediations to his credit.
Rob received his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1987, and a B.B.A. (cum laude) in 1984, also from U.T. He has been named a “Super Lawyer” in Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters service, as published in Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines (2005-2011). Rob is an Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a highly respected organization of trial attorneys.
Outside of Reed Claymon, Rob teaches trial skills at the University of Texas Law School. He maintains an active community presence, having served as a member and president of his local school board.
J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1987
B.A., University of Texas, with honors, 1984
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 healthcare liability suits involving cardiology, general surgery, orthopedic 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 healthcare 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 Medical Board (TMB) and served as physician counsel on numerous TMB proceedings
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
Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates
Texas Super Lawyer – Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, 2005-2012
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
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
Trustee, Eanes Independent School District, 2011-2017; 2019; President 2013-2015
Member, Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church
Ombudsman, University of Texas at Austin, 1985-1987
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