Eight attorneys from The Lanier Law Firm offices in Houston, Los Angeles and New York are recognized for their growing experience and accomplishments in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide. The firm’s attorneys honored in their respective practice areas are:
- Alex Abston – Plaintiff Personal Injury, Mass Torts, Class Action
- Leila Ayachi – Plaintiff Personal Injury, Class Actions
- Manny Cabrera – Asbestos Exposure, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Class Actions
- Ryan Ellis – Commercial Litigation
- Michelle Greene – Plaintiff Litigation, inc. Toxic Torts, Product Liability
- Rachel Lanier – Plaintiff Personal Injury, Mass Torts, Class Action
- Caroline McLeod – Plaintiff Personal Injury, Class Actions
- Christopher Phipps – Plaintiff Personal Injury, Class Actions
“In a year in which lawyers and law firms seem to be stuck in a spin cycle of stress and crisis, these lawyers provide a forecast of the fascinating future of global law practice,” the publication’s editor says in introducing this year’s honorees. “They’re the best argument there is for the vitality of the law no matter your particular take. It’s a pathway to resolve disputes, build bridges, fund global enterprises and make dreams happen.”
The Lawdragon editors received a record number of submissions for this guide, and expended hundreds of hours of independent research to determine the finalists, which were then vetted by a distinguished panel of leaders in the legal profession.
The complete list of honorees is published here.
