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About 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.
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.
Credentials
Education
Texas Tech University
J.D. · 1984
Lipscomb University
B.A. · 1981
Jurisdictions
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Texas, State Bar of
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New York, New York S
ACTIVE
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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
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:
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Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
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Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
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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
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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
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Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2007-2025
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Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon Legends by
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Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon
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Best Lawyers in America — , 2019
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Best Lawyers in America — Elite Trial Lawyers Award for Product Liability by
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Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal,
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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
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Best Lawyers in America — VerdictSearch
2026
Best Lawyers in America — and as reported by
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Best Lawyers in America — NLJ,
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Best Lawyers in America — MVP in Product Liability Litigation by
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Best Lawyers in America — Law360
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Best Lawyers in America — , 2018
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Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America by
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Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
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Best Lawyers in America — , 2017-2022
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Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year in Houston for Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, by
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Best Lawyers in America — , 2017
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Best Lawyers in America — Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame, Temple University Law School, 2017
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Best Lawyers in America — Fourth Largest Verdict in the Nation, according to
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Best Lawyers in America — , 2016
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Best Lawyers in America — Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, 2017, National Trial Lawyers
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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
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Best Lawyers in America — Impact Player of the Year, Texas Lawyer/ALM
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Best Lawyers in America — Houston Lawyer of the Year, 2016, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
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Best Lawyers in America — Houston Lawyer of the Year, 2012, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
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Best Lawyers in America — Elite Trial Lawyers, 2016 and 2019, by NLJ
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Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003-2023
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Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Verdicts of the Year, 2016, by NLJ
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Best Lawyers in America — Litigation Star, Plaintiff Personal Injury by
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Best Lawyers in America — , 2013-2021
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Best Lawyers in America — Top 10 Trial Attorneys in the nation, The National Law Journal/ALM, 2019
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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
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Best Lawyers in America — Texas Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — newspaper
2026
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W. Mark Lanier focuses on Business, Class Action, Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
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W. Mark Lanier primarily serves clients in Houston, Texas, with an office at 10940 West Sam Houston Parkway North.
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