Lawdragon has selected firm founder Ryan Zehl for its 2026 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know list, recognizing him among the leading law firm leaders in the country.
Lawdragon selects honorees for its prestigious list through a combination of independent research, peer vetting, and nominations. The lawyers recognized are leaders who “inspire and lead as never before” and demonstrate “the critical importance of leaders willing to embrace a positive vision of the future and find ways to achieve it.”
Ryan Zehl’s Track Record of Excellence
As founder and managing partner of Zehl & Associates, Ryan Zehl has built a trial-focused personal injury with a national reputation for taking on the most powerful corporations and insurance companies in the country on behalf of victims of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
Under his leadership, Zehl & Associates has secured Billions for our clients, including some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Texas and the United States. Among our record-setting results are the #1 Largest Oilfield Accident Settlement in U.S. History, the #1 Largest Truck Accident Verdict in Texas in 2024, and the #1 Largest Maritime Accident Settlement in Texas in 2025.
Ryan has also earned recognition for his work in maritime litigation, including being named 2026 Maritime Lawyer of the Year by Texas Lawyer and Law.com in 2026. He has been recognized by leading legal publications and organizations, including The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and The National Trial Lawyers. His record of courtroom success has also earned him lifetime memberships in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®.
About Zehl & Associates
Zehl & Associates is an undefeated Houston-based personal injury law firm representing clients across Texas, Louisiana, and the United States. The firm focuses on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases involving truck and 18-wheeler accidents, oilfield and maritime accidents, refinery and industrial accidents, and other serious injuries.
With two decades of experience and a track record of record-setting results, Zehl & Associates has the resources, experience, and dedication to stand up against the largest trucking, oil and gas, maritime, and petrochemical companies in the world — and win.
View the full 2026 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know list here.