Atty. Ralph 'Skip' McBride

Atty. Ralph 'Skip' McBride

Ralph (Skip) McBride serves as Of Counsel for The Lanier Law Firm out of the Houston office. Mr.

Houston Houston 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Ralph 'Skip' McBride at a glance

Ralph 'Skip' McBride is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Lanier Law Firm, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Arkansas Texas So (1974). Educated at Baylor School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Baylor University (B.A. Baylor, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. 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 out of the Houston office
  • Mr. McBride began representing banks, energy companies and insurance companies in commercial and contract disputes more than 40 years ago, upon joining his former firm, Bracewell, LLP. During his tenure in the legal industry, he helped develop the firm’s insurance, contingency fee and banking litigation practices
  • He has long-term experience in representing financial institutions, inventors, energy companies, individuals, investors, and service companies
  • 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
  • Mr. McBride is admitted to practice in Texas and Arkansas
  • As well, he is admitted before the U.S
  • Courts of Appeals for the 5th and 11th Circuits
  • U.S
  • District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
  • U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • and U.S
  • Tax Court
  • Mr. McBride 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
  • Outside of the practice of law, Mr. McBride currently serves or has served on the boards of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Pride International, Inc., The Good Samaritan Foundation, the Memorial Hermann Foundation, Fannin Bank, SunBelt National Bank, and Camp Eagle
  • Further he serves as a Director of Health Professionals Insurance Company, LTD (HePIC) (Offshore Insurance Company
  • Mr. McBride received undergraduate and Masters degrees at Baylor University and then graduated cum laude from the Baylor University School of Law
  • He is a member of The State Bar of Texas, Baylor University Law Review Association, 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
  • Mr. McBride is married to Lucy and they have two daughters and sons-in-law and six grandchildren

Practice Areas Explained

Ralph 'Skip' McBride's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph 'Skip' McBride handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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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 Ralph 'Skip' McBride

Where is Ralph 'Skip' McBride's law office located?
Ralph 'Skip' McBride's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is The Lanier Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ralph 'Skip' McBride handle?
Ralph 'Skip' McBride focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Ralph 'Skip' McBride practiced law?
Ralph 'Skip' McBride has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Ralph 'Skip' McBride go to law school?
Ralph 'Skip' McBride earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. Baylor, 1968).
How can I contact Ralph 'Skip' McBride for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ralph 'Skip' McBride received?
Ralph 'Skip' McBride's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Baylor School of Law
- 1974
B.A. Baylor
Baylor University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Arkansas Texas So
Admitted: 1974

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