
Eric T. Zehnder is a top-rated lawyer handling Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Professional Malpractice, Labor/Employment Law, and Personal Injury cases in Houston, TX.
Eric T. Zehnder is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in civil litigation. He has a diverse legal background, having handled both Plaintiff and Defense cases in areas such as personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and workplace injuries. After beginning his legal career in Texas, Mr. Zehnder became a key figure at Magenheim & Associates, a firm that later evolved into Magenheim Zehnder. He is licensed to practice law in state and federal courts in Texas and California and has tried multiple cases to verdict, including arbitrations.
Eric Zehnder earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in construction management and engineering from Michigan State University in 2002. His interest in law led him to pursue a law degree at Western Michigan University Law School, where he graduated in 2011. During law school, he served as Associate Editor of the Law Review and clerked for the Chief Justice of the Michigan Court of Appeals, gaining valuable legal insight early in his career.
Mr. Zehnder’s practice spans a wide range of civil litigation. Early in his career, he worked on Plaintiff cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and commercial disputes at the Texas firm Gowan Elizondo. He later transitioned to defense litigation at Magenheim & Associates, focusing on personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and workplace injuries. Today, Mr. Zehnder concentrates on representing clients who have been catastrophically injured, drawing on his experience from both sides of the courtroom.
Mr. Zehnder has also gained experience in mediation and arbitration, adding to his legal repertoire. He has participated in various arbitration cases, successfully resolving disputes outside the courtroom. This experience highlights his adaptability and ability to navigate alternative dispute resolution processes efficiently, ensuring favorable outcomes for his clients.
Eric Zehnder blends extensive legal expertise with a strong commitment to securing the best possible results for his clients. His reputation as a top-rated attorney is built on his high ethical standards and meticulous attention to detail in every case he handles.









