Zehl & Associates is proud to announce that attorneys Ryan Zehl and Eric J. Allen have been selected to the inaugural edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty & The High Seas for 2026.
The prestigious guide recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and results in maritime and admiralty law.
Their inclusion highlights the firm’s commitment to representing injured maritime workers and families affected by offshore accidents across the United States.
Lawdragon Launches New Maritime and Admiralty Guide
Lawdragon recently unveiled its first-ever guide dedicated exclusively to maritime and admiralty law.
The publication recognizes 500 attorneys whose practices focus on shipping, offshore energy, vessel operations, maritime injuries, cruise ship litigation, and other legal matters involving waterways and the high seas.
Selection to the guide is based on Lawdragon’s independent research process, peer recommendations, and evaluation of an attorney’s impact within the legal profession.
Ryan Zehl Earns Recognition for Maritime Injury Litigation
Ryan Zehl has secured historic verdicts and settlements for clients who were catastrophically injured, severely burned, or tragically killed in accidents across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and throughout the United States.
As the founder of Zehl & Associates, he has built a nationally respected trial practice known for securing record-breaking verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured clients and their families.
His work frequently involves complex maritime and offshore injury cases, including accidents involving oil rigs, vessels, commercial maritime operations, and other offshore workplaces.
Experience Handling Jones Act and Offshore Injury Claims
Maritime injury claims often involve specialized federal laws that differ significantly from traditional personal injury cases.
These cases may require navigating the Jones Act, general maritime law, and other regulations designed to protect offshore workers and seamen.
Ryan’s experience handling these complex matters has helped injured workers pursue accountability and compensation after serious accidents at sea and offshore.
His selection to the inaugural Lawdragon Maritime 500 reflects years of dedication to clients facing some of the most challenging legal and personal circumstances imaginable.
Eric Allen Also Recognized Among Maritime Law Leaders
Joining Ryan on the 2026 list is trial attorney Eric J. Allen.
Eric is a trial attorney who advocates for individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions, offshore incidents, and serious workplace accidents, helping clients pursue the compensation they deserve.
His commitment to thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy has helped injured individuals recover compensation following life-changing injuries.
Growing Recognition Within the Legal Community
This is not the first time Eric has received recognition from Lawdragon.
Earlier this year, both Eric J. Allen and Ryan Zehl were named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide, which honors attorneys who represent individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
His inclusion in the inaugural maritime guide further demonstrates his growing influence within this highly specialized area of law.
Why Maritime Injury Cases Are Different
Maritime injury claims present unique legal challenges that are rarely found in other types of personal injury cases.
Unlike a standard workplace injury claim, maritime cases often involve federal statutes, multiple parties, offshore employers, vessel owners, and complicated jurisdictional issues.
As a result, injured maritime workers often benefit from working with attorneys who understand the complexities of admiralty and maritime law.
Common Maritime Cases
Zehl & Associates represents clients in a variety of maritime and offshore injury matters, including:
- Offshore drilling accidents
- Vessel explosions
- Jones Act claims
- Maritime wrongful death cases
- Commercial fishing accidents
- Tugboat and barge accidents
- Cruise ship injury claims
These cases often involve complex federal laws and unique legal challenges, making experienced maritime representation essential to protecting the rights of injured workers and their families.
Contact a Maritime and Admiralty Lawyer at Zehl & Associates for a Free Consultation
Maritime injury cases can be incredibly complex, especially when federal maritime laws and offshore employers are involved. If you or a loved one has been injured in an offshore accident, vessel accident, or other maritime incident, it’s important to understand your legal rights as soon as possible.
At Zehl & Associates, our attorneys have extensive experience representing injured maritime workers, seamen, and families. Contact us today for a free consultation. Our team can review your case, explain your options, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
We proudly serve Harris County, Midland County, and throughout the state of Texas. We are located in Houston and Midland and throughout the state of Texas:
Zehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers – Houston
2700 Post Oak Blvd #1000, Houston, TX 77056
(888) 603-3636
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Zehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers – Midland
306 W Wall St Suite 701, Midland, TX 79701
(432) 220-0000
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