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.

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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.