W. Mark Lanier

W. Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm, is recognized as one of the nation’s top civil trial lawyers. With a reputation built on passion, creativity, and courtroom excellence, Mark Lanier advocates for individuals in personal injury, product liability, and mass tort cases nationwide.

Mark earned his Juris Doctor degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1984 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from David Lipscomb University, which he received in 1981. His academic achievements have been further honored with multiple honorary doctorates from respected institutions.

Throughout his 30-year career, Mark has secured nearly $20 billion in verdicts, including landmark wins such as a $9 billion Actos verdict, a $4.69 billion Johnson & Johnson talc verdict, and historic opioid litigation outcomes. His work has reshaped corporate behavior and advanced public safety standards nationwide.

The Lanier Law Firm, under Mark’s leadership, handles personal injury, product liability, pharmaceutical litigation, asbestos exposure claims, and business litigation. Mark’s ability to connect with juries has been featured in national media outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg News.

Beyond the courtroom, W. Mark Lanier has made significant contributions through teaching at prestigious law schools and founding the Lanier Theological Library. His community involvement includes humanitarian work in Guatemala and leadership roles on educational boards.

Honored with awards such as Trial Lawyer of the Year and recognition by Best Lawyers, Mark continues to make a lasting impact on the legal profession. His notable memberships include the State Bars of Texas and New York, and numerous U.S. District and Appellate Courts across the country.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Lanier Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, State Bar of New York
• Member, National Board of Trial Advocates
• Founder, Christian Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas
• New York

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• David Lipscomb University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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