Atty. Dara G. Hegar

Atty. Dara G. Hegar

Dara Hegar is the Managing Attorney of The Lanier Law Firm. She represents clients in each of the firm’s practice areas with a focus on trial coordination in complex litigation matters.

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Profile Summary

About Dara G. Hegar at a glance

Dara G. Hegar is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Lanier Law Firm. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Texas A&M University (B.A., 1995) and Saint Mary's University (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dara Hegar is the Managing Attorney of The Lanier Law Firm
  • She represents clients in each of the firm’s practice areas with a focus on trial coordination in complex litigation matters
  • While Mrs. Hegar’s proficiency spans across all of the firm’s practice areas, her specialty is providing specific insight that has resulted in many significant verdicts and settlements
  • She played a key role in the firm’s courtroom victories for years, including the $253 million verdict in the nation’s first Vioxx trial
  • Dara earned her law degree at St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she served with distinction as Associate Editor of the Law Journal in 1998
  • She further served as briefing attorney to the Honorable Richard H. Edelman at the Fourteenth Court of Appeals from 1998 through 1999, before joining the Lanier Law Firm

Practice Areas

• General Litigation • Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff • Business Litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Dara G. Hegar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dara G. Hegar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dara G. Hegar

Where is Dara G. Hegar's law office located?
Dara G. Hegar's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is The Lanier Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dara G. Hegar handle?
Dara G. Hegar focuses on personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Dara G. Hegar go to law school?
Dara G. Hegar earned their education at (B.A., 1995); (J.D.).
How can I contact Dara G. Hegar for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dara G. Hegar received?
Dara G. Hegar's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

B.A.
Texas A&M University
- 1995
J.D.
Saint Mary's University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2020-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2020-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2018-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2005, 2007-2009, 2011-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100, 2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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