Zehl & Associates Lands Four 2027 Best Law Firms Listings, Including National Maritime Honor

Zehl & Associates earned placements in four practice areas in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms, including national recognition for admiralty and maritime law, the Houston personal injury firm said on November 5, 2026. Business Wire published the announcement.

Zehl's Four Best Law Firms Placements

Zehl & Associates received national recognition in admiralty and maritime law. In the Houston metropolitan area, the firm was honored for plaintiffs personal injury litigation, plaintiffs product liability litigation and insurance litigation.

"We're honored to be listed once again among the nation's elite firms," founding partner Ryan Zehl said. "Our attorneys represent our clients against some of the largest corporations and insurance companies in the world."

The firm pointed to a $165 million settlement in 2026 for workers injured in an oilfield accident, the largest maritime injury settlement in Texas in 2025 and the state's largest truck accident verdict in 2024. Best Law Firms selects firms using client feedback, peer reviews, interviews with industry leaders and independent research, and requires at least one attorney recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the relevant practice area and jurisdiction.

Zehl's Prior Rankings and Case Results

According to akta.pro company records, the firm secured a first-time national ranking in admiralty and maritime law in the 2026 U.S. News Best Law Firms guide. The same records show Zehl & Associates achieved first-time inclusion in the Chambers Spotlight Texas Guide in 2026 and was named a 2026 National Finalist for the National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers Award in catastrophic injury, a designation selected from hundreds of nominations across 27 categories. The firm has recovered billions for accident victims and has represented over 5,000 workers, individuals and families across the United States.

Earlier Recognition in 2026

In September 2026, eight of the firm's trial lawyers were named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list, including Ryan Zehl, who has earned the distinction every year since 2009, FinancialContent Business Page reported. That month, Ryan Zehl and Eric Allen were named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide, according to FinancialContent Business Page. In August 2026, nine attorneys were selected for The Best Lawyers in America and its companion Ones to Watch list, FinancialContent Business Page reported.

Zehl's Next Recognition Cycle

The 2027 Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America editions include nine Zehl & Associates attorneys, among them Mr. Zehl and maritime attorney Misha Paltiyevich. The full 2027 Best Law Firms list is available at bestlawfirms.com.