Attorney Referrals and Co-Counsel: Trusted Partnerships for Complex Litigation
Some cases call for additional resources, specialized experience, or a trial team equipped to take on complex litigation against well-funded defendants. The Lanier Law Firm welcomes referrals and opportunities to serve as co-counsel with attorneys who want to leverage our experience, resources, and trial capabilities for their clients.
For more than three decades, our attorneys have handled high-stakes litigation involving some of the world’s largest companies. Whether you want to refer a matter to us or explore working together, we will carefully evaluate the case and discuss how The Lanier Law Firm can help.
A Partnership That Gets Results: Our Landmark Settlements and Verdicts
When you refer a case, you should know the firm receiving it has the experience to pursue significant litigation and get results for your clients. The Lanier Law Firm has represented individuals, businesses, and government entities in complex cases involving pharmaceutical companies, technology companies, product manufacturers, and other major corporate defendants. These are some of our notable case results:
Past results do not guarantee or predict the outcome of any future case.
Why Attorneys Refer Cases to The Lanier Law Firm
Extensive discovery, large volumes of corporate documents, sophisticated experts, scientific or technical evidence, significant litigation expenses, and the prospect of a lengthy trial can place substantial demands on a law firm. The Lanier Law Firm is structured to handle complex, resource-intensive litigation. Our attorneys have experience pursuing cases against major corporations across a variety of practice areas. Our Issues and Appeals team also works alongside trial attorneys on significant legal questions, expert challenges, dispositive motions, trial issues, and appeals.
For referring attorneys, that means you do not have to choose between turning away an important matter and taking on litigation that exceeds the scope, resources, or focus of your practice. When a case aligns with our experience, we can put The Lanier Law Firm’s capabilities behind your client.
Building Cases for Trial From the Outset
The Lanier Law Firm prepares cases with trial in mind from the beginning. That preparation matters when defendants have substantial legal teams, financial resources, and the ability to sustain years of complex litigation.
Our attorneys have built a record of taking on major corporations and presenting complicated factual, scientific, and technical issues to juries. That experience continues in emerging areas of litigation. In 2026, a Lanier trial team secured a $6 million verdict for compensatory and punitive damages against Meta and Google’s YouTube in the nation’s first social media addiction lawsuit to reach a jury. The seven-week trial required the team to present evidence involving platform design, algorithms, corporate conduct, causation, and mental health harm.
We bring that same commitment to preparation to the matters we accept through referrals and co-counsel relationships. Depending on the needs of the case, our litigation capabilities can include:
Our resources allow us to prepare for litigation without depending on a defendant’s willingness to resolve a case early. When we accept a referred matter, those resources can be put to work for your client.
Referral or Co-Counsel: A Relationship That Fits the Case
Not every attorney approaches a referral the same way, and not every case calls for the same working relationship.
Some attorneys are looking for a firm that can assume responsibility for a complex matter. Others bring us into litigation as co-counsel, combining their knowledge of the client or case with our experience and resources. The Lanier Law Firm has worked alongside other law firms in significant litigation, including mass tort, asbestos, product liability, environmental, and other complex matters.
We approach those relationships with respect for the referring attorney, the work already invested in the case, and the needs of the client. If you are considering a referral or co-counsel arrangement, call us at 800-723-3216 to discuss the matter and your preferred level of involvement. We can determine together whether the case is a good fit and discuss an appropriate working relationship.
Your Client Remains at the Center of the Relationship
A referral is more than the transfer of a case. You may be entrusting us with a client you have represented for years, a person who came to you during one of the most difficult periods of their life, or a relationship that is important to your practice and reputation.
We take that responsibility seriously.
The Lanier Law Firm carefully evaluates referred cases and is committed to maintaining open communication and transparency with clients and referring attorneys throughout the litigation. Our approach also reflects the principle Mark Lanier established when he founded the firm: Legal Care.
For a referred client, Legal Care means combining serious legal representation with personal attention. We want clients to understand who is handling their case, what is happening in their litigation, and why important decisions are being made. Our attorneys work to understand the individual behind the case while pursuing the legal strategy the matter requires.
When another attorney places a client in our hands, our responsibility is not only to litigate the case. It is to care for the person you trusted us to represent.
Leadership Referring Attorneys Can Rely On
The attorneys leading The Lanier Law Firm include nationally recognized trial lawyers, experienced litigators, and attorneys who oversee complex practices across the firm. Their work has earned recognition from clients, peers, and respected legal publications and organizations.
This year alone, 28 attorneys from The Lanier Law Firm were selected for the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America 2027 guide. When you refer a client to The Lanier Law Firm, that depth of leadership supports the lawyers and litigation teams responsible for the matter.
Case Types: Where Our Experience Can Support Your Clients
The Lanier Law Firm considers referrals involving complex litigation across a range of practice areas, including mass torts. Each potential referral receives an individual evaluation. If you believe a matter may benefit from our experience but does not fit neatly within one of these categories, we still encourage you to contact us and share the details of the case.
Mass Torts
Refer a Case to The Lanier Law Firm
If you have a client or case that could benefit from The Lanier Law Firm’s litigation experience and resources, we welcome the opportunity to discuss it with you.
Call 800-723-3216 to speak with our team about a potential referral or co-counsel relationship. Tell us about the nature of the claims, jurisdiction, relevant deadlines, and your preferred level of involvement. We will review the matter with you and discuss whether The Lanier Law Firm can support you and your client.
