Atty. Ralph D. "Skip" McBride

Atty. Ralph D. "Skip" McBride

Ralph (Skip) McBride serves as Of Counsel for The Lanier Law Firm in the Houston office. During his more than 40 years in legal practice Mr.

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About Ralph D. "Skip" McBride at a glance

Ralph D. "Skip" McBride is an attorney based in Houston, Texas, practforg at The Lanier Law Firm. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and Arkansas, Arkansas State Bar. Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1974) and Baylor University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ralph (Skip) McBride serves as Of Counsel for The Lanier Law Firm in the Houston office
  • During his more than 40 years in legal practice Mr. McBride has focused his practice on the representation of banks, energy companies and insurance companies in commercial and contract disputes
  • As a member of The Lanier Law Firm team, Mr. McBride continues to represent commercial clients and individuals in real estate disputes, products liability lawsuits, oil and gas disputes, personal injury cases, construction contracts, trusts and probate matters and securities litigation
  • Outside of the practice of law Mr. McBride has an extensive record of community involvement, and currently serves on the Audit Committee of the Memorial Hermann Health Care System, the Board of Trustees of Houston Baptist University, the Board of Trustees of Camp Eagle and the Board of Trustees of The College of Biblical Studies
  • Mr. McBride received undergraduate and master’s degrees at Baylor University and then graduated with honors from the Baylor University School of Law
  • He is a member of The State Bar of Texas, Baylor University Law Review Association and the Texas Bar Foundation
  • He is recognized as a Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation, and a Fellow of the Houston Bar Association
  • He has also been honored by Thompson Reuters on the list of Texas Super Lawyers and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Ralph D. "Skip" McBride's law office located?
Ralph D. "Skip" McBride'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.
Where did Ralph D. "Skip" McBride go to law school?
Ralph D. "Skip" McBride earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Ralph D. "Skip" McBride receiandd?
Ralph D. "Skip" McBride's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1974
Baylor University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
Arkansas, Arkansas State Bar

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