Atty. W. Mark Lanier
Mark Lanier is consistently recognized as one of the top civil trial lawyers in America. Best known as a zealous advocate for individuals in personal injury and product liability claims against major corporations, Mark brings passion, creativity and an unparalleled ability to connect with juries in courtrooms across the nation.
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About W. Mark Lanier at a glance
W. Mark Lanier is an attorney based in Houston, Texas, practforg at The Lanier Law Firm. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1984) and Lipscomb University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark Lanier is consistently recognized as one of the top civil trial lawyers in America
- Best known as a zealous advocate for individuals in personal injury and product liability claims against major corporations, Mark brings passion, creativity and an unparalleled ability to connect with juries in courtrooms across the nation
- During the past 30 years, Mark has taken on some of the biggest challenges in the legal field
- In doing so, he has achieved some of the largest verdicts in history, accomplishments that have changed business practices to protect the public and have gained justice for the victims of asbestos exposure, dangerous drugs, medical devices, and other consumer products
- In addition, he has successfully represented a select number of clients in claims involving fraud, breach of contract, and other forms of business litigation
- These results cumulatively put Mark close to $20 billion in verdicts during his highly acclaimed career
- Mark’s success in the courtroom and perspectives on litigation have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Bloomberg News and the Houston Chronicle, among many other publications
- He is also a frequent guest on news and business programs for a wide range of broadcast and cable networks
- In addition to those he represents, Mark has committed himself to helping others in the law profession
- He regularly appears at seminars and legal education events and serves as a featured lecturer at many of the nation’s top law schools, including Harvard Law School, Stanford Law School, Pepperdine University School of Law, University of Chicago Law School and Texas Tech University School of Law
- Executives and administrators from major American corporations and institutions often call on Mark for his respected views on national and international issues
- In 2011, Mark received the distinguished Ambassador of Peace Award from the Guatemalan government for his work with Guatemala SANA, a nonprofit organization that Mark founded in 2009 to help bring health care, education and infrastructure development to rural areas of Guatemala
- Mark also serves on the boards of the American Schools of Oriental Research and The Albright Institute, as well as on the Lipscomb University Board of Trustees
- A devout Christian, Mark is also the founder of the Lanier Theological Library, one of the nation’s largest private theological collections
- He teaches a weekly, 700-plus-member Sunday school class focusing on Biblical literacy at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston
- Mark is also the founder of the Christian Trial Lawyers Association, a nonprofit organization working to create a network of principled attorneys to minister to others through civic-minded endeavors
- Mark has also published several books on faith
- These include Christianity on Trial (IVP, 2014) and a daily devotional book titled Psalms for Living: Daily Prayers, Wisdom, and Guidance (Baylor University Press, 2016), the latter of which was awarded the 2018 Illumination Book Award in the Devotional category
- He followed this up with Torah for Living (Baylor University Press, 2018)
- Mark considers his greatest achievement to be his family
- He is the father of five wonderful children and lives in Houston with his wife, Becky
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Houston are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. 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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W. Mark Lanier's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is The Lanier Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
Where did W. Mark Lanier go to law school?
W. Mark Lanier earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
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What awards or recognition has W. Mark Lanier receiandd?
W. Mark Lanier's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.
Practice Areas
Education
J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1984
B.A.
Lipscomb University
- 1981
Awards
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Law Firms, Tier 1 Ranking – The Lanier Law Firm, U.S. News/Best Lawyers, 2013-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 10: Texas Super Lawyers: 2007, 2009-2010, 2012-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers: 2004, 2006-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers: 2003-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA - Spotlight Table - Litigation: Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA - Star Individuals - Product Liability: Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2020-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2007-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon Legends by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elite Trial Lawyers Award for Product Liability by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers in Plaintiffs' Dispute Resolution - product liability, mass tort and class actions,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 U.S. Edition
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Largest verdict in the nation (#1) according to
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — VerdictSearch
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — and as reported by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — NLJ,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — MVP in Product Liability Litigation by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2017-2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year in Houston for Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame, Temple University Law School, 2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fourth Largest Verdict in the Nation, according to
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, 2017, National Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Largest Verdict in Texas, 2016, according to VerdictSearch and Texas Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named among the list of Elite Trial Lawyers by ALM and NLJ, 2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Impact Player of the Year, Texas Lawyer/ALM
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Houston Lawyer of the Year, 2016, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Houston Lawyer of the Year, 2012, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elite Trial Lawyers, 2016 and 2019, by NLJ
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003-2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Verdicts of the Year, 2016, by NLJ
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation Star, Plaintiff Personal Injury by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2013-2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 10 Trial Attorneys in the nation, The National Law Journal/ALM, 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2016, by The National Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America, The National Law Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named one of the Top Five Go-To Personal Injury Plaintiff Attorneys, by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — newspaper
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Houston)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Houston)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Houston)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Houston)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Houston)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Houston)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Houston)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Houston)
- 2012
Bar Admissions
Texas, State Bar of Texas
New York, New York State Bar Association
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