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Trial lawyer Steven C. Laird was among a number of Fort Worth attorneys recently recognized among the top attorneys in the nation with his selection to Lawdragon’s most exclusive guide, the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
“This acknowledgment reflects the trust my clients place in me to advocate for them during some of the most difficult times in their lives,” Laird said in a statement. “I am proud to dedicate my practice to seeking justice and making a meaningful difference. It's an honor to be listed among such distinguished professionals.”
The 2025 edition recognizes Laird for excellence in personal injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. His firm handles high-profile accident cases involving commercial trucks, the oil and gas industry, medical malpractice, and defective products.
Several other Fort Worth lawyers were also recognized, including William Jenkins and Len Wade of Jackson Walker; Matthew Motes of Shackelford, and Michael Parker of Parker Attorneys at Law, all of them in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators.
The others:
500 Leading Dealmakers
Richard Low, Shackelford
Evan Malloy, Jackson Walker
500 Leading Family Lawyers
Gary Nickelson, Goranson Bain Ausley
Chris Nickelson, Goranson Bain Ausley
Cindy Tisdale, Goranson Bain Ausley
500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
Gary Ingram, Jackson Walker
Jay Rutherford, Jackson Walker
To be considered for the 500 Leading Lawyers in America, attorneys must have shown outstanding skills in at least 15 years of practice. Honorees are selected through the publication’s time-honed process of “independent journalistic research and peer submissions.”
Laird, a founder of the Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey, earned his law degree from the South Texas College of Law in 1980. He also has an MBA from TCU, and bachelor’s in business from Texas Tech University.
Lawdragon has also repeatedly recognized Laird in its annual 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.
As one of only 11 Texas lawyers to be Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Laird is widely known for success in truck wreck cases. He holds Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law and Truck Accident Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
More recently, Laird received the inaugural Ethics and Civility Award from the Fort Worth chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates and the Lola Wright Foundation Award from the Texas Bar Foundation for outstanding public service in advancing and enhancing legal ethics in Texas.