Atty. Dwana Waltman

Atty. Dwana Waltman

Dwana Waltman joined The Lanier Law Firm in February of 2009 as an intake attorney for the toxic tort division. Mrs.

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About Dwana Waltman at a glance

Dwana Waltman is a 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 Tech University (JD, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dwana Waltman joined The Lanier Law Firm in February of 2009 as an intake attorney for the toxic tort division
  • Mrs. Waltman was born in Lufkin, Texas
  • She graduated from Baylor University, magna cum laude, in 1993 with a degree in Sociology and attended law school at Texas Tech University
  • Mrs. Waltman was in private practice in Lubbock before taking a position as an Executive Director of a non-profit legal organization
  • Under her direction, the agency tripled in size and vastly expanded services to the community
  • Prior to becoming a member of the firm, she worked with the trial team providing jury consultant services
  • Mrs. Waltman is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Northwest Bar Association
  • She is licensed to practice United States District Court, Northern District of Texas

Practice Areas Explained

Dwana Waltman's Areas of Practice

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

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 Dwana Waltman

Where is Dwana Waltman's law office located?
Dwana Waltman'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 Dwana Waltman handle?
Dwana Waltman focuses on product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Dwana Waltman go to law school?
Dwana Waltman earned their education at (JD, 1996).
How can I contact Dwana Waltman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dwana Waltman received?
Dwana Waltman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100.

Education

JD
Texas Tech University
- 1996

Awards

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 — The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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