Courtroom-Tested
Years of Experience Trying Complex Cases
Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing, or AZA, is first and foremost a trial firm. Our nearly 50 lawyers have been in a trial nearly every month since 2016, despite courthouse closures because of Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19. We tried 23 cases total in the years 2018 and 2019. In 2020, when many courts were closed, we tried six cases. In 2021 and 2022 we tried 27 total. We have already tried 17 cases in 2023. Our courtroom experience, our knowledge of what will matter to a jury or judge, and our command of trial technology permit us to do this efficiently. Being trial-ready also strongly influences settlement. Opponents recognize that with more than 250 trials under our belts, we have confidence in our position and our ability to advocate that position. In fact, AZA is often hired on the eve of trial, once it has become clear that the case must be tried.
NEWS & HEADLINES
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09/25/23
Joe Ahmad Named a Lawdragon Leading Corporate Employment Lawyer
HOUSTON – AZA co-founder Joe Ahmad was named by Lawdragon among the 2024 Lawdragon... -
09/20/23
Jury Awards AZA Client Mid Main $32.5 Million in Midtown Construction Case
HOUSTON – In a complex six-week case involving the construction of Houston Midtown apartments,... -
09/18/23
Bancorp Sued for Forcing Pricey, Secret Insurance on Houston Apartment Complex
HOUSTON – Representing the owners of a Houston apartment complex, AZA filed a lawsuit... -
09/18/23
Ten AZA Lawyers Make 2023 Super Lawyers List; Two are Top in Texas
HOUSTON – Ten AZA lawyers earned 2023 recognition by Texas Super Lawyers for excellence...
What We Do
Commercial Litigation
A major portion of AZA’s practice is dedicated to commercial litigation. We have litigated and tried numerous breach of contract and business tort cases, corporate governance matters, officer and director disputes, shareholder claims, accounting malpractice cases, class action suits,...
What They Say
We dominated in that courtroom 100% of the time