Mark "DJ" Hardy

DJ Hardy focuses his practice on commercial motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, catastrophic personal injury, transportation-related matters, DTPA actions, and general liability litigation.

DJ approaches each matter with a practical, results-driven mindset, recognizing that success looks different for every client. He works closely with clients to develop tailored strategies, always with an eye toward achieving their specific goals. He has litigated cases throughout the State of Texas and is an active member of the legal and claims community, currently serving on the board of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Greater Dallas Chapter.

DJ earned his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in Waco, Texas, and received his B.A. in Business Administration from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, where he was a four-year letterman in baseball.

DJ was born and raised in the Dallas area. He lives in Richardson with his wife and three children. Outside the office, DJ enjoys spending time outdoors, coaching, and supporting Dallas-area sports teams.

Honors & Recognitions

Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2022-2023

Community & Professional

State Bar of Texas

Dallas Bar Association

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance

Publications & Presentations

Co-Presenter, "Attacking the Questionable Injury Claim," Annual Texas Law Update, Dallas, TX (April 2025) and Chicago, IL (October 2025)

Co-Presenter, "Commercial Motor Vehicle Update," Annual Texas Law Update, Dallas, TX (April 2024)

Presenter, "Medical Expenses: The Ever-Evolving Landscape," 35th Annual Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course, Dallas, TX (April 2022)

Co-Presenter, "Evaluating Trucking Cases for Adjusters," Annual Texas Law Update, Dallas, TX (April 2019)

Co-Presenter, "Controlling Risk in Light of Chapter 408," Annual Texas Law Update, Dallas, TX (April 2017)