Sara Abston:
Hi, my name is Sara Abston and I’m a member of The Lanier Law Firm’s trial team in the Houston Office. On the trial team my primary focus is on mass torts and multi-district litigation on pharmaceutical and products liability.
While at the University of Houston law center, I clerked at the firm and gained invaluable experience. I’m honored to represent and help advocate for our clients.
Personal Background
Sara Abston is an associate attorney in the Houston office. Sara’s practice areas include products liability, pharmaceutical liability, and toxic torts. As a member of The Lanier Law Firm’s trial team, her focus is primarily on mass torts and multidistrict litigations.
Sara joined The Lanier Law Firm as an associate attorney in 2022. During law school, Sara clerked with the Firm. She gained valuable experience within the Firm’s appellate, personal injury, and asbestos divisions throughout that time. Sara also passionately assisted the Texas Innocence Network, specifically, investigating inmates’ claims of wrongful conviction, during her time at The University of Houston Law Center. Sara loves spending time with her family and their golden retrievers.
Representative Cases
As a member of the trial team, Sara has the opportunity to assist in the representation of thousands of clients across multiple complex litigations. Currently, Sara assists in advocating on behalf of our nation’s honorable veterans in their Combat Arms Earplugs suits against 3M Company. She is also currently involved in representing victims suffering injuries by various pharmaceutical drugs and devices, specifically pre-mature infants, and women.
Admissions and Certification
- State Bar of Texas
- U.S. District Court – Southern District of Texas
Education
- University of Houston Law Center – J.D.
- Southern Methodist University – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Minors in Business and Advertising
Awards
- Tom Newhouse Mediation Competition Finalist
- Recipient of The University of Houston Law Center’s Dean’s Scholarship
Community and Professional Activities
- Member of The National Trial Lawyers
- Member of The Houston Trial Lawyers Association
- Member of The Texas Trial Lawyers Association
