Reports of the demise of asbestos litigation have apparently been greatly exaggerated. At The Lanier Law Firm, at least, asbestos, mesothelioma and mass toxic torts are a growing practice area. The Houston-based firm is dramatically expanding its Asbestos Litigation Group, hiring six attorneys and adding 14,000 square feet of office space.

Firm founder  Mark Lanier says the decision to expand the asbestos practice is based on a practical examination of market conditions and the current legal climate. "The terrible legacy of asbestos exposure continues to impact thousands of families every year, and we want people to know that they have a strong advocate at The Lanier Law Firm in every type of asbestos claim."

The firm has hired asbestos litigators M. Clay Fostel, formerly of Houston's Heard Robins Cloud Black & Lubel, and William H. Barfield, previously with Houston's Smith & Hassler, are joining the firm along with C. Jason Lindamood, formerly an assistant district attorney for Wharton County; Benjamin Pyle, formerly with Houston's RAS Inc.; and recent South Texas College of Law graduates Matthew McFarlane and Lauren Ware. With these new additions, the firm now has 20 lawyers working in its Asbestos Litigation Group.

With offices in Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Houston and New York, The Lanier Law Firm is committed to addressing client concerns with effective and innovative solutions in courtrooms across the country. The firm is composed of outstanding trial attorneys with decades of experience handling cases involving pharmaceutical liability, asbestos exposure, intellectual property, business litigation, product liability, toxic exposure and maritime law. For more information, please contact Bruce Vincent at 214-559-4630 or bruce@androvett.com.