Dwana Waltman:
My name is Dwana Waltman and I was licensed to practice law in 1996. I graduated from Texas Tech School of Law. I’m a mother to two. I’m married.
I manage the intake department at Lanier Law Firm. I also handle settlements for solvent cases, and I do lien resolution and work on the Medicare Secondary Payer Act issues that our clients have.
One of my jobs is once our clients get their settlements, we want to hold on to as much as we can for them. And so then one of the ways we help with that is help them with their lien resolution. Any medical liens they might have on their case, we try to make that as small as we can for our clients. So those are the things I do at the firm, and I’ve been working here for about 15 years, I think.
Personal Background
Dwana Waltman joined The Lanier Law Firm in February of 2009 as an intake attorney for the toxic tort division.
Mrs. Waltman was born in Lufkin, Texas. She graduated from Baylor University, magna cum laude, in 1993 with a degree in Sociology and attended law school at Texas Tech University. Mrs. Waltman was in private practice in Lubbock before taking a position as an Executive Director of a non-profit legal organization. Under her direction, the agency tripled in size and vastly expanded services to the community. Prior to becoming a member of the firm, she worked with the trial team providing jury consultant services.
Mrs. Waltman is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Northwest Bar Association. She is licensed to practice United States District Court, Northern District of Texas.
Mrs. Waltman makes her home in Houston where she lives with her husband Judson and their two children Jackson and Ellie. She is an active member of John Wesley United Methodist Church where she serves on the Family Life Committee and teaches kindergarten Sunday School. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising and volunteering at her children’s school.
Education
- J.D. – Texas Tech University Law School
- Bachelor’s Degree – Baylor University, magna cum laude
Awards
- The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100
- Best Lawyers 2024 – Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Best Lawyers 2025 – Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Admissions and Certification
- Member of the State Bar of Texas
- Member of the Houston Northwest Bar Association
