2026 Edition

The Power 100

Ranked by editorial judgment of influence, relationships, and networking value. How we rank.

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Mark Lanier

Founder / trial lawyer

The Lanier Law Firm

Houston, TX · Litigation leaders

Prominent plaintiff trial lawyer whose product liability verdicts and trial teaching give him influence beyond his own docket.

Talcpharmaceutical and medical device trials
18

James Onder

Founder & attorney

OnderLaw

St. Louis, MO · Firm leaders & originating counsel

Founder of a plaintiff firm with a substantial talc docket and product liability practice.

Talcproduct liabilitydrug/device claims
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Michelle Parfitt

Senior partner; mass tort section head

Ashcraft & Gerel

Washington, DC · Litigation leaders

Drug and device plaintiff lawyer with national steering committee experience, talc co-lead work, and medical science expertise.

Talcpharmaceutical and medical device litigation
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Eric Holland

Founder / trial lawyer

Holland Law Firm

St. Louis, MO · Litigation leaders

Trial lawyer with product liability, railroad, and complex litigation experience, including talc trials and national leadership.

TalcRemingtonrailroad/FELA