Lynda Lee Weaver
Personal Background Ms. Weaver is senior Houston mesothelioma lawyer at The Lanier Law Firm. She is a 1988 graduate of the University of Tulsa College of Law and a 1982 graduate of Texas Tech University, where she earned her degree in business administration. Ms. Weaver has handled all types of civil and commercial litigation for […]
Leila Ayachi
Personal Background Prior to joining The Lanier Law Firm, Ms. Ayachi represented clients in a variety of public interest cases, including public and private housing, construction liability, public access, contractor and insurance fraud, and medical benefits claims, which gives her a well-rounded and unique ability of viewing her client’s cases. Ms. Ayachi earned her undergraduate […]
Lawrence P. Wilson
Personal Background Lawrence (Larry) Wilson rejoined The Lanier Law Firm in 2003 and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has tried approximately 38 jury trials to verdict and is among the most experienced trial attorneys at the firm. Mr. Wilson practices in the areas of […]
Kyle Schnitzer
Personal Background Kyle Schnitzer is a senior attorney in The Lanier Law Firm’s Houston office. As a member of the Issues and Appeals section, Kyle’s work protects clients’ cases both before and after trial to maximize their recoveries and vindicate their rights. Kyle joined the Lanier Law Firm in 2025 after twelve years at one […]
Kevin P. Parker
Personal Background Kevin P. Parker is the Managing Attorney of the Issues and Appeals Section of The Lanier Law Firm. His pre-trial work insures that client cases will stand the test of an appeal. Mr. Parker is an accomplished lawyer, having personally handled more than 20 cases at the appeals court level. Mr. Parker lives […]
Kevin LaMarca
Personal Background Kevin LaMarca is a Senior Attorney in The Lanier Law Firm’s Houston office. Kevin focuses his practice on asbestos litigation, product liability, toxic torts, and personal injury cases including electrical injuries and wrongful death claims, with a growing focus on talc-related asbestos exposure. Kevin approaches each case with the end result in mind, […]
Kent C. Sullivan
Personal Background Kent has served as a justice on the Texas Court of Appeals, a judge for the 80th District Court in Harris County, Texas, and as First Assistant Attorney General, the second-highest-ranking official of the Texas Office of the Attorney General. In 2017, he was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve as the […]
Julian Cokic
Personal Background Julian Cokic is a Senior Attorney in The Lanier Law Firm’s Business Litigation section, where he focuses on complex ERISA healthcare plan litigation, commercial disputes, and corporate investigations. He recently obtained a landmark settlement in one of the first ERISA fiduciary breach actions by a self-funded employer against its third-party administrator for mismanagement […]
Judson A. Waltman
Personal Background Judson (Jud) Waltman, a native of Lufkin, Texas, is the Managing Attorney in Houston over Personal Injury, Product Liability and Maritime Litigation. Jud joined The Lanier Law Firm in 2002 and limits his practice almost exclusively to the representation of individuals who are victims of injury or death. He handles cases involving commercial […]
Joshua Upham
Personal Background Joshua is a native Texan who grew up in the Austin hill country, and is an ardent fan of the Baylor Bears and Houston Rockets. He enjoys spending time in nature, traveling, and attempting to garden. He is also an amateur guitar player and art collector. Before joining the Lanier Law Firm, Joshua […]