Renowned Trial Lawyer Steve Laird Ranked Among Nation's Top Attorneys

Laird & McCloskey founder recognized in Lawdragon’s flagship guide for personal injury excellence

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fort Worth-based trial lawyer Steven C. Laird continues to strengthen his reputation among the country’s top attorneys with his selection to Lawdragon’s most exclusive guide, the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.

“This acknowledgment reflects the trust my clients place in me to advocate for them during some of the most difficult times in their lives,” Mr. Laird said. “I am proud to dedicate my practice to seeking justice and making a meaningful difference. It's an honor to be listed among such distinguished professionals.”

The 2025 edition recognizes Mr. Laird for excellence in personal injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. His firm handles high-profile accident cases involving commercial trucks, the oil and gas industry, medical malpractice and defective products.

As one of only 11 Texas lawyers to be Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Mr. Laird is widely known for success in truck wreck cases. He holds Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law and Truck Accident Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

To be considered for the 500 Leading Lawyers in America, attorneys must have shown outstanding skills in at least 15 years of practice. Honorees are selected through the publication’s time-honed process of independent journalistic research and peer submissions. Lawdragon has also repeatedly recognized Mr. Laird in its annual 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.

More recently, Mr. Laird received the inaugural Ethics and Civility Award from the Fort Worth chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the Lola Wright Foundation Award from the Texas Bar Foundation for outstanding public service in advancing and enhancing legal ethics in Texas.

About The Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey

The Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey is a firm of experienced Fort Worth truck accident lawyers with more than 50 years of combined experience helping victims and their families. The firm is located at 1119 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth, Texas. To learn more about the firm’s representative matters or to schedule a consultation, call [phone] or visit https://www.texlawyers.com/