Mark Lanier Named Among State’s Top Attorneys by Texas Super Lawyers

Lanier Law Firm equals firm record with 17 Texas Super Lawyers in 2026

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm in Houston, has been named once again among the Top 10 attorneys in the state by the editors of Texas Super Lawyers. Consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top trial lawyers, he has helped secure nearly $20 billion for clients and was recognized by the publication for excellence in Class Action/Mass Torts proceedings. Earlier this year Mr. Lanier served as lead trial counsel in securing a landmark $6 million verdict in the first social media addiction lawsuit to reach a jury.

His consecutive years of recognition by Texas Super Lawyers began with the inaugural list in 2003, and this year is his 19^th appearance on the Top 10 list.

In addition to the honor for Mr. Lanier, the firm has a record number of 17 attorneys named to the Texas Super Lawyers and Texas Rising Stars guide for 2026, recognizing the firm’s success across five practice areas.

“These awards reflect the depth of talent and dedication in our firm,” Mr. Lanier said. “It is an honor to work alongside these colleagues in service to our clients and to be recognized for our efforts by Super Lawyers.”

Firm attorneys were recognized for excellence in Appellate Practice, Business Litigation, General Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts and Personal Injury General: Plaintiff.

The firm’s Texas Super Lawyers are:

• Natalie Armour — Appellate
• Alex J. Brown — Business Litigation
• Harvey G. Brown Jr. — Appellate
• Zeke DeRose III — Business Litigation
• Dara Hegar — General Litigation
• Benjamin T. Major — Appellate
• Patrice McKinney — Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
• Kevin P. Parker — Appellate
• Kent C. Sullivan — Appellate (first year on the Super Lawyers list)
• Sam E. Taylor II — Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
• Judson A. Waltman — Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
• Lawrence Wilson — Personal Injury General: Plaintiff

The 2026 Texas Rising Stars honorees are:

• Robert P. Arthur — Business Litigation (first-year honoree)
• Ryan D. Ellis — Business Litigation
• Caroline G. McLeod — Appellate
• Kyle D. Schnitzer — Appellate

Texas Super Lawyers uses nominations, peer reviews, professional accomplishments and staff research to honor the top 5% of attorneys. Rising Stars recognizes 2.5% of lawyers under 40 or with 10 years or less in practice.

About The Lanier Law Firm
For more than 30 years, The Lanier Law Firm has represented clients nationwide in high-stakes litigation involving business disputes, mass torts, personal injury, defective products, asbestos exposure, and more. Named an Elite Trial Law Firm by The National Law Journal, the firm has offices in Houston, Fort Worth, New York, and Los Angeles. Learn more at www.lanierlawfirm.com.