Thirteen attorneys from The Lanier Law Firm have earned spots on the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list, the largest number of firm attorneys ever recognized on the annual list of the top practitioners in the state.
Firm founder Mark Lanier was named one of the Top 10 attorneys in the state for the 17th consecutive year based on his work in class actions and mass torts. Mr. Lanier is considered one of the nation’s top trial attorneys, with almost $20 billion in jury verdicts during his storied career.
In addition, the following attorneys are honored on this year’s list in their respective practice areas:
- Dara Hegar, the Managing Attorney for the firm, is recognized for the seventh consecutive year on the Super Lawyers list for her general litigation expertise.
- Alex Brown, Managing Attorney of the firm’s Business Litigation section is honored for the seventh year. Mr. Brown has successfully represented corporations in complex business disputes in both state and federal courts.
- Appellate lawyer Kevin P. Parker earned a spot on the list for the 13th time. He leads the firm’s Issues and Appeals practice group.
- For the 16th year, Sam E. Taylor is recognized for his accomplishments in the courtroom. As lead counsel, he has tried more than 40 personal injury jury cases, including those involving wrongful death and serious personal injuries.
- Judson A. Waltman is named to the prestigious list for the sixth consecutive year. The firm’s Managing Attorney in Houston over Personal Injury, Product Liability and Maritime Litigation, he has tried numerous cases to verdict and produced two of the firm’s largest settlements on behalf of catastrophically injured clients.
- A key member of the firm’s appellate practice, Harvey Brown is named for the eighth time. He is a former state appeals court judge and former state district court judge in Harris County.
- Named to the Texas Super Lawyer list for the first time, Zeke DeRose offers experience to plaintiffs and defendants in a range of business litigation disputes.
- Alfred Mackenzie in the firm’s appellate section has been named to the list of Texas Super Lawyers each year since 2009. He has represented clients in appellate matters before a number of federal and state courts.
- Also named to the list for the first time, Benjamin T. Major represents plaintiffs in a wide range of civil litigation including claims involving antitrust, false claims, wrongful death and fraud.
- Patrice McKinney is honored on the Texas Super Lawyers list for the eighth time. She has secured numerous jury awards and substantial settlements on behalf of individuals injured in the workplace.
- Richard D. Meadow is named to the Super Lawyers list for the 13th time. Mr. Meadow has more than 30 years of experience in mass torts and class actions.
- Lawrence P. Wilson earns his 13th consecutive selection based on his years of experience in personal injury cases involving industrial plant explosions, products liability, sexual assault, age discrimination, premises liability, and negligence.
To develop the list of Texas’ top attorneys, researchers with Thomson Reuters conducted a statewide survey asking attorneys to nominate their top legal peers. A blue-ribbon panel of lawyers then assisted Texas Super Lawyers staff with final selections. No more than 5% of Texas attorneys are named to the list each year.
