Steven C. "Steve" Laird
About Steven C. Laird
Steven C. Laird is a lawyer based in Fort Worth, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Steven C. Laird is recognized in the following practice area:
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey
Education: Temple University, L.L.M, graduated 2015, South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 1980, Texas Christian University, MBA, graduated 1977, and Texas Tech University, BBA, graduated 1976
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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