Dallas-based attorney named among nation’s most outstanding
DALLAS – Johnston Tobey Baruch shareholder and veteran trial lawyer Robert Tobey has been singled out for his exceptional contributions to the legal profession, earning selection to the prestigious Lawdragon Hall of Fame for 2026.
Mr. Tobey, who has been named multiple times to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America list, was recognized for his litigation expertise.
“I’m honored to be included in Lawdragon’s 2026 Hall of Fame class,” said Mr. Tobey. “It is both humbling and rewarding to be listed along with pillars in the legal field and to have my life’s work be acknowledged for making a positive difference.”
Mr. Tobey, a former member of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and President of the Dallas Bar Association, is Board Certified in Consumer and Commercial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 2013, he has received annual recognition from The Best Lawyers in America and D Magazine, and he earned the highest possible ranking of AV Preeminent by the prominent legal directory Martindale-Hubbell.
“Robert has a remarkable way of preparing and litigating cases for his clients,” said Chad Baruch. “We are honored that our peers and clients continue to recognize the quality of what we do and the seriousness with which we treat every case.”, managing shareholder, “and he commands tremendous respect from his peers in the Dallas legal community.”
In 2025, Super Lawyers recognized Mr. Tobey for his work in professional liability for plaintiffs and honored him as one of the top 100 attorneys in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Shareholder Randy Johnston, a 2023 Lawdragon Hall of Fame honoree, praised Mr. Tobey’s “phenomenal attention to detail,” which he said results in consistently wise and reliable counsel.
2026 is the 12th year for Lawdragon’s Hall of Fame. View the full list of Hall of Fame inductees here.