Zehl & Associates Recognized for Excellence in Multiple Practice Areas in 2027 Best Law Firms Guide

Firm listed for maritime law, personal injury, product liability and insurance litigation

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zehl & Associates, a nationally acclaimed Houston-based personal injury law firm, has earned placements in four practice areas in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms, highlighting the firm's excellence in complex personal injury litigation and its continued success representing clients affected by catastrophic accidents.

The firm received national recognition for admiralty and maritime law, and it earned honors in the Houston metropolitan area for plaintiffs personal injury litigation, plaintiffs product liability litigation and insurance litigation. These awards contribute to the firm's impressive national reputation and are a product of its commitment to securing exceptional results for clients in high-stakes litigation.

“We're honored to be listed once again among the nation's elite firms,” said founding partner Ryan Zehl. “Our attorneys represent our clients against some of the largest corporations and insurance companies in the world. These awards are a tribute to the dedication of our entire team and the trust our clients place in us to deliver results when the stakes are highest.”

The firm's recent achievements include 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.

This recognition follows another milestone for Zehl & Associates. Nine of its attorneys were selected for the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. The honorees include Mr. Zehl and maritime attorney Misha Paltiyevich, and seven other firm attorneys who were recognized among the profession's rising legal talent.

Best Law Firms uses client feedback, peer reviews, industry leader interviews and independent research to select firms that have demonstrated professional excellence. To qualify, a firm must have at least one attorney recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the relevant practice area and jurisdiction.

To see the full list of 2027 Best Law Firms honorees, visit https://www.bestlawfirms.com/.

About Zehl & Associates

Texas-based Zehl & Associates is an undefeated and nationally recognized personal injury law firm based in Houston and Midland, Texas. The firm represents accident victims across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico and the United States, earning a reputation for recovering record-setting verdicts and settlements against the largest oil and gas, petrochemical, trucking, and maritime companies worldwide. The firm’s practice areas include truck and 18-wheeler accidents, oilfield accidents, maritime and offshore accidents, plant and refinery accidents, and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. For more information, visit https://www.zehllaw.com/.