Zehl & Associates is proud to announce that our trial attorneys Ryan Zehl and Eric Allen have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list, recognizing their work representing clients in some of the most serious personal injury and wrongful death cases in Texas.
Lawdragon selects honorees through independent research, peer vetting, and nominations, recognizing lawyers who “will fight for you when life delivers its harshest blows” and who take a stand against abuse while working to create a better future.
That commitment is at the heart of everything we do.
At Zehl & Associates, we take on some of the most powerful corporations and insurance companies in the country and fight relentlessly for families whose lives have been changed by catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, securing the full financial resources they need to move forward and standing by them every step of the way.
2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyers
Attorneys are selected based on their excellence and track record fighting to secure the medical care, insurance benefits, and financial compensation their clients need after tragedy. Congratulations to our attorneys on their recognition in the following areas:
- Ryan Zehl — Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Oilfield, Trucking
- Eric J. Allen — Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Oilfield, Trucking
About Our Undefeated Texas Trial Attorneys
Ryan Zehl has been recognized by numerous leading legal publications and organizations, including The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and The National Trial Lawyers. He was also named 2026 Maritime Attorney of the Year by Texas Lawyers and Law.com. His courtroom success has also earned him lifetime memberships in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®.
Eric J. Allen has also been recognized by Lawdragon, joining Mr. Zehl in the inaugural 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty & The High Seas, and has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for his work representing clients in serious maritime, offshore, personal injury, and wrongful death cases.
Together, Mr. Zehl and Mr. Allen have secured some of the largest verdicts and settlements in history for accident victims, including a record-setting $62 million oilfield burn injury settlement and the largest maritime settlement in Texas in 2025, among other significant results.
View the full 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers.