Veteran trial lawyer Ashish Mahendru, founder of the Houston-based commercial litigation boutique firm Mahendru P.C., has been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers list for 2025. This is Mr. Mahendru’s fifth consecutive year to earn this honor. He was singled out for excellence in the commercial litigation and whistleblower practice categories.

Lawdragon describes the honorees who made the cut as “… the lawyers and firms that give consumers, investors and businesses a fighting chance against corporations and other powerful entities that can sometimes seem too big to confront.”

Lawdragon releases several top 500 listings each year to recognize the nation’s best attorneys and law firms in virtually every area of practice. Mr. Mahendru has been selected to several Lawdragon 500 listings in the past, including the Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, the Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers, and the Leading Litigators in America.

These listings are determined through a comprehensive vetting process that combines candidate submissions, research and review by a specialized editorial advisory committee, and thorough Q&A with peers and clients.

“I appreciate just how special it is to be recognized for our work by both the attorneys we face off against and by our clients,” said Mr. Mahendru. “We never rest on our laurels, and we plan to continue putting in the work to earn these kinds of awards for many years to come.”

In addition to Lawdragon recognitions, Mr. Mahendru, his colleague Darren Braun, and the Mahendru law firm have earned repeat honors from many of the nation’s other top legal guides and publications including Best Lawyers and Texas Super Lawyers.

Read more on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers and view the complete list of attorneys who earned a spot on that list here.