Team
The people behind the initiative.
Attorneys from The Lanier Law Firm, Ben Crump Law and Johnston & Hutchinson, supported by dedicated district outreach contacts.
Attorneys

Mark Lanier
Founder, The Lanier Law Firm
Mark Lanier founded The Lanier Law Firm. He is a civil trial lawyer who represents people in cases against large corporations, including product liability and mass tort litigation.
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Benjamin Crump
Founder, Ben Crump Law
Benjamin Crump founded Ben Crump Law, a national firm known for civil rights and personal injury representation. He received his law degree from Florida State University College of Law.
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Mark T. Harris
Of Counsel, Ben Crump Law
Mark T. Harris is Of Counsel with Ben Crump Law and a licensed member of the State Bar of California. His firm profile lists prior roles as general counsel to Fresno Unified and Twin Rivers Unified school districts.
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Thomas J. Johnston
Partner, Johnston & Hutchinson
Thomas J. Johnston is a Partner at Johnston & Hutchinson, a trial firm, and works with the initiative’s attorney team.
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Rachel Lanier
Managing Attorney, The Lanier Law Firm
Rachel Lanier is a Managing Attorney at The Lanier Law Firm and a member of its trial team, practicing in personal injury, toxic tort and pharmaceutical litigation.
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Zeke DeRose
Senior Attorney, The Lanier Law Firm
Zeke DeRose is a Senior Attorney in The Lanier Law Firm’s Business Litigation section, handling complex commercial litigation in courts and arbitration.
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District outreach contacts
Outreach contacts help districts connect with the attorney team. They are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice.

Chris McCreary
District Outreach Contact
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Alan Williams
District Outreach Contact
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Reggie Leon
District Outreach Contact
Meet Reggie