Mark Lanier is one of the nation’s most distinguished trial lawyers, widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in complex product-liability, pharmaceutical, and toxic-tort litigation. As the founder of The Lanier Law Firm, he has secured numerous landmark verdicts—several reaching into the hundreds of millions and billions of dollars—through a combination of rigorous legal analysis, mastery of technical evidence, and exceptional courtroom storytelling. Consistently listed among America’s top trial attorneys, he has received multiple national awards for excellence and remains an influential voice in the legal field through speaking, writing, and strategic litigation.
Lanier holds a B.A. in Biblical Languages from David Lipscomb University and a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law, academic foundations that shape both his legal reasoning and his approach to teaching. Beyond the courtroom, he is deeply engaged in theological education as the long-time teacher of the Biblical Literacy series, where he brings together his linguistic training and analytical skill to help learners engage Scripture with clarity and depth. He also founded the Lanier Theological Library & Learning Center and the Christian Trial Lawyers Association, reflecting his commitment to faith, scholarship, and the integration of belief and vocation.
Mark and his wife, Becky Lanier, are the founders of the charitable Lanier Foundation and are widely recognized for their impact in law, faith, education, and philanthropy. Becky has been a vital partner in these endeavors, co-supporting the library and their charitable work. Together, they have advanced theological and academic education through major philanthropic gifts, including the Mark and Becky Lanier Professional Development Center at Texas Tech University School of Law and the Lanier Center for Archaeology at Lipscomb University. Their shared legacy unites professional excellence, spiritual leadership, and a passion for learning to advance Kingdom work. Mark and Becky also have five children and a growing number of grandchildren, and are known for their deep commitment to faith, family, and community.
