Zehl & Associates is proud to announce that Ryan Zehl and Eric J. Allen have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, recognizing their work representing clients in some of the most serious personal injury cases in the country.
Lawdragon selected its 2027 honorees following a record number of submissions, independent research, and peer vetting. The guide recognizes lawyers who “excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges and other decision makers on behalf of their clients.”
2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
Congratulations to our recognized attorneys:
- Ryan Zehl — Product Liability, Injury Litigation, Plaintiff
- Eric J. Allen — Injury Litigation, Oilfield, Trucking, Plaintiff
About Ryan Zehl
Ryan Zehl is widely recognized for his work representing individuals and families suffering catastrophic injuries and loss. For more than two decades, he has fought for accident victims injured in some of the most serious oilfield explosions, truck crashes, maritime accidents, and industrial disasters in the country.
Mr. Zehl has earned recognition from leading legal publications and organizations, including The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and The National Trial Lawyers. He is also a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®.
Throughout his career, Mr. Zehl has secured significant verdicts and settlements for injured clients and their families, often taking on some of the largest companies in the world in high-stakes litigation.
About Eric J. Allen
Eric J. Allen has more than a decade of experience representing clients who have suffered serious injuries in oilfield, trucking, and other catastrophic accidents. His practice focuses on holding negligent companies and other responsible parties accountable when their conduct causes devastating harm.
Mr. Allen has previously been recognized as a Lawdragon 500 Leading Personal Injury Lawyer and named to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
His inclusion in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America further recognizes his record of aggressive advocacy on behalf of injured clients.
Securing Justice & Maximum Compensation for Injured Clients
Together, Mr. Zehl and Mr. Allen have helped secure significant results for accident victims, including a record-setting $62 million oilfield burn injury settlement for a worker severely burned in a Texas oil rig explosion and the largest maritime settlement in Texas in 2025.
Their 2027 Lawdragon recognition reflects the experience, trial advocacy, and unwavering commitment our team brings to representing individuals and families facing the consequences of catastrophic accidents — fighting for justice, maximum compensation, and the financial security families need to rebuild their lives and move forward.
View the full 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.