Veteran trial lawyer among 102 attorneys honored nationwide for 2026

Iconic Houston trial lawyer Mark Lanier has been inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame class of 2026.

The honor is the most recent professional recognition for Mr. Lanier, who founded The Lanier Law Firm in 1990 and has earned a reputation as one of the most respected and sought-after litigators in the nation. Mr. Lanier is among the 102 Hall of Fame attorneys honored this year, and one of only 25 in Texas.

According to the publication’s editor, this is the 11th year for Lawdragon to recognize a “treasure trove of lawyers who have stood the test of time. By which we mean, they have advocated, advised, argued and analyzed on behalf of their clients, changing laws, lives, countries and commerce for, typically, at least 40 years.”

During the past 30 years, Mr. Lanier has achieved almost $20 billion in verdicts by taking on some of the biggest challenges in the legal field. These outcomes 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 business litigation claims.

“This is a great honor, as I know it comes from the recommendations of those attorneys I have been allied with and in opposition to during my years in the courtroom and in negotiations,” said Mr. Lanier. “I also want to acknowledge the tremendous support of the attorneys and staff at our firm who make everything possible.”

Based on his record of success, Mr. Lanier is routinely recognized on the annual lists of the Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA and The Legal 500. He has also been honored among the Top 25 Attorneys of the Past Quarter Century by Texas Lawyer, named as one of America’s 100 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by The Trial Lawyer magazine and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Justice and the Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyers Award from the Texas Bar Foundation.

Throughout his career, his verdicts in product and pharmaceutical liability cases have earned Mr. Lanier Trial Lawyer of the Year honors from numerous publications and associations.

In addition, his perspectives on litigation and legal issues 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.

About the Lanier Law Firm

For more than 30 years, the men and women at The Lanier Law Firm have worked tirelessly, throughout the United States, to find unique and effective solutions for their clients. More than 60 skilled attorneys practice law in a broad array of areas, including business litigation, pharmaceutical litigation, asbestos exposure, oil and gas litigation, personal injury as well as defective and dangerous products, among others. Named an Elite Trial Law Firm by The National Law Journal, The Lanier Law Firm has offices in Houston, New York and Los Angeles. To learn more, visit http://www.lanierlawfirm.com

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The honor is the most recent professional recognition for Mr. Lanier, who founded The Lanier Law Firm in 1990 and has earned a reputation as one of the most respected and sought-after litigators in the nation.