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Todd W. Mensing focuses on complex commercial litigation. Having tried more than 50 cases, Todd is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction reserved for Texas trial lawyers with a high degree of trial experience and expertise. During the last ten years, an average of fewer than five attorneys per year statewide has earned the distinction.
Todd is recognized among the top lawyers in the nation for commercial litigation and construction litigation in The Best Lawyers in America. Todd is also recognized in Texas General Commercial Litigation in the 2014-2024 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Clients reported to Chambers USA that Todd is “unequalled” among commercial litigators, “whip smart,” a “brilliant strategist,” and a “great trial lawyer.” Todd earned the highest possible AV Preeminent rating based upon peer reviews from Martindale Hubbell. He has also been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Houston and in Texas on the annual list of Super Lawyers. The IAM Patent 1000 ranked Todd as a leading Texas patent litigation litigator, and LawDragon has named Todd one of the country’s top 500 litigators.
Todd has tried cases in many areas, including complex commercial litigation; intellectual property and trade secrets; executive employment; catastrophic personal injury; as well as white collar criminal defense.
Prior to joining AZA, Todd graduated with honors and in the top five percent of his class at the University of Texas School of Law. He obtained his undergraduate degree with honors from Stanford University.
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Todd is a superior lawyer with great responsiveness and a commercial mind.
Todd is a top litigator in Texas for high-stakes commercial business litigation. He is client-focused, a strong communicator and smart about how he conveys information at the right depth I am looking for. Todd is a tenacious litigator, and I can put him on a case and largely forget about it and later he will update me as needed. He's great to work with.
Todd is a really strong lawyer. He has a soft-spoken style but is very effective and extremely hard-working.
Todd's judgment is consistently sound, which is key in litigation matters where emotions are high and you need a clear head. Even when I don't want to hear the answer, he still has a way of keeping me grounded. He operates from a logical standpoint and is unbeatable in my mind.
Todd is excellent. He has tremendous legal acumen and judgment. He is incredibly effective at getting things done and at making the right decisions at the correct time. Todd narrows down the right arguments to be most effective.
Todd is a superior lawyer with great responsiveness and a commercial mind.
Todd is a top litigator in Texas for high-stakes commercial business litigation. He is client-focused, a strong communicator and smart about how he conveys information at the right depth I am looking for. Todd is a tenacious litigator, and I can put him on a case and largely forget about it and later he will update me as needed. He's great to work with.
Todd is a really strong lawyer. He has a soft-spoken style but is very effective and extremely hard-working.
Todd's judgment is consistently sound, which is key in litigation matters where emotions are high and you need a clear head. Even when I don't want to hear the answer, he still has a way of keeping me grounded. He operates from a logical standpoint and is unbeatable in my mind.
Todd is excellent. He has tremendous legal acumen and judgment. He is incredibly effective at getting things done and at making the right decisions at the correct time. Todd narrows down the right arguments to be most effective.
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Prestigious Chambers USA Ranks AZA for 13th Year and Honors Eight Firm Lawyers
Chambers USA, the gold standard of legal ratings, gave AZA top 2026 ratings in Texas for three practice areas and ranked eight firm lawyers; three of them in the top Band One level. This is the 13th year AZA was rated by Chambers.
AZA Beat Natural Gas Provider’s $200 Million Bid for Damages from Pipeline Co. in New Texas Business
After a full trial on the merits, a judge in the new Texas business court ruled that although Antero Resources Corp., one of the largest U.S. suppliers of natural gas and LPG, had won earlier rulings against a West Virginia pipeline owner, Stonewall Gas Gathering L.L.C., Antero would take only $1.
AZA Name Partner Todd Mensing Again Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental Law
AZA name partner Todd Mensing was once again named to Lawdragon’s list of The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers.
Six AZA Lawyers Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2026 List
HOUSTON – Six AZA lawyers were named by Lawdragon to its 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2026 list, doubling the number of AZA lawyers recognized nationally in this category from a year ago.
AZA and Four Lawyers Ranked Highly by Legal 500 City Elite
The AZA law firm and four of its leading trial lawyers were among those ranked highly for Houston commercial disputes by Legal 500.
Fourteen AZA Lawyers Named 2026 Lawdragon Leading Litigators
HOUSTON – Fourteen of AZA’s trial lawyers were recognized on The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, a list that aspires to name “the best litigators the U.S. has to offer.”
26 AZA Attorneys Honored as 2026 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch
HOUSTON – Nearly half of all AZA lawyers were named to the 2026 The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch lists.
Prestigious Chambers USA Ranks AZA for 12th Year and Honors Seven Firm Lawyers
Chambers USA has once again recognized AZA's fine litigation practices and attorneys.
Three AZA Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 2025 list of 500 Leading Energy Lawyers
AZA lawyers receive more accolades. Here for their prowess in energy litigation.
Todd Mensing Again Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental Law
For a third year Todd Mensing, who largely represents energy companies in environmental cases, was named a top US lawyer in environmental litigation.
AZA’s $41M Verdict Makes Another National List of Top 100 Verdicts for 2023
AZA frequently makes top verdict lists in Texas and nationally. It made another list.
Eleven AZA Lawyers Named Super Lawyers, Two in Top 100 for Texas
AZA trial lawyers are once again recognized as among the best in Texas
Eleven AZA Lawyers Named Lawdragon Leading Litigators
Multiple AZA partners again make national best trial lawyers list. It's what AZA does.
AZA Named to 2023 National Top Verdict List
AZA once again has a top verdict in the nation.
International IP Guide Again Counts AZA Among Top Texas Patent Trial Firms
AZA partners Jason McManis and Todd Mensing honored for their IP and patent expertise.
AZA Earns Prestigious Chambers USA Rankings for the 11th Year in a Row
Houston-based trial firm Ahmad Zavitsanos & Mensing is highly rated yet again and two lawyers get top ratings in Texas.
AZA Wins Two Top 2023 Texas Verdicts for Energy Companies
AZA wins two more in a long line of top verdicts on the state.
AZA Wins Appeal for Energy Giant
AZA's appellate group racked up another appeal win in energy sector.
AZA Named for 12th Year to List of Best Law Firms
Clients praised AZA winning its 12th year on the Best Law Firm list.
Ten AZA Lawyers Make 2023 Super Lawyers List; Two are Top in Texas
Houston boutique trial firm AZA gets 10 lawyers on Texas Super Lawyers list.
Nine AZA Lawyers Named 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators
National list of leading litigators includes nine from AZA
AZA Wins Dismissal of California Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against International Energy Company
A federal judge in California granted summary judgment for an international energy company represented by AZA in a $10 million offshore platform wrongful death case.
Twenty-Six AZA Lawyers Honored as Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch
Twenty-six AZA lawyers, more than half of all the attorneys in the litigation boutique, were honored in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the nation’s oldest peer review guide to leading lawyers.
AZA Wins Appeal for Energy Sector Company at U.S. Fifth Circuit
AZA helps energy company with win over engineer's FLSA lawsuit.
AZA Again Named a Top Texas Patent Trial Firm by Prestigious International IP Guide
AZA and lawyers Jason McManis and Todd Mensing all recognized by IAM IP.
AZA Wins Three Trials in Just Two Weeks in May
AZA has already tried 11 cases to verdict or decision in 2023. We have the power of being trial ready for trial or for settlement.
AZA Wins Take-Nothing Judgment for Fuel Company
AZA defeated a $5 million breach of contract claim for energy sector client
Thirteen AZA Attorneys Earn Texas Rising Stars Honor
Younger lawyers at AZA continue to be recognized with awards
Ten AZA Lawyers Ranked among US Best for Commercial, Intellectual Property, Appellate and Personal I
AZA's top lawyers once again recognized for their expertise by national award group in U.S.
Texas Lawyer Magazine Yet Again Names AZA Litigation Department of the Year
For the third time AZA is named best boutique sized litigation firm in Texas by the state legal news.
Prestigious Chambers USA Ranks AZA for 13th Year and Honors Eight Firm Lawyers
Chambers USA, the gold standard of legal ratings, gave AZA top 2026 ratings in Texas for three practice areas and ranked eight firm lawyers; three of them in the top Band One level. This is the 13th year AZA was rated by Chambers.
AZA Beat Natural Gas Provider’s $200 Million Bid for Damages from Pipeline Co. in New Texas Business
After a full trial on the merits, a judge in the new Texas business court ruled that although Antero Resources Corp., one of the largest U.S. suppliers of natural gas and LPG, had won earlier rulings against a West Virginia pipeline owner, Stonewall Gas Gathering L.L.C., Antero would take only $1.
AZA Name Partner Todd Mensing Again Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental Law
AZA name partner Todd Mensing was once again named to Lawdragon’s list of The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers.
Six AZA Lawyers Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2026 List
HOUSTON – Six AZA lawyers were named by Lawdragon to its 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2026 list, doubling the number of AZA lawyers recognized nationally in this category from a year ago.
AZA and Four Lawyers Ranked Highly by Legal 500 City Elite
The AZA law firm and four of its leading trial lawyers were among those ranked highly for Houston commercial disputes by Legal 500.
Fourteen AZA Lawyers Named 2026 Lawdragon Leading Litigators
HOUSTON – Fourteen of AZA’s trial lawyers were recognized on The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, a list that aspires to name “the best litigators the U.S. has to offer.”
26 AZA Attorneys Honored as 2026 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch
HOUSTON – Nearly half of all AZA lawyers were named to the 2026 The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch lists.
Prestigious Chambers USA Ranks AZA for 12th Year and Honors Seven Firm Lawyers
Chambers USA has once again recognized AZA's fine litigation practices and attorneys.
Three AZA Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 2025 list of 500 Leading Energy Lawyers
AZA lawyers receive more accolades. Here for their prowess in energy litigation.
Todd Mensing Again Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental Law
For a third year Todd Mensing, who largely represents energy companies in environmental cases, was named a top US lawyer in environmental litigation.
AZA’s $41M Verdict Makes Another National List of Top 100 Verdicts for 2023
AZA frequently makes top verdict lists in Texas and nationally. It made another list.
Eleven AZA Lawyers Named Super Lawyers, Two in Top 100 for Texas
AZA trial lawyers are once again recognized as among the best in Texas
Eleven AZA Lawyers Named Lawdragon Leading Litigators
Multiple AZA partners again make national best trial lawyers list. It's what AZA does.
AZA Named to 2023 National Top Verdict List
AZA once again has a top verdict in the nation.
International IP Guide Again Counts AZA Among Top Texas Patent Trial Firms
AZA partners Jason McManis and Todd Mensing honored for their IP and patent expertise.
AZA Earns Prestigious Chambers USA Rankings for the 11th Year in a Row
Houston-based trial firm Ahmad Zavitsanos & Mensing is highly rated yet again and two lawyers get top ratings in Texas.
AZA Wins Two Top 2023 Texas Verdicts for Energy Companies
AZA wins two more in a long line of top verdicts on the state.
AZA Wins Appeal for Energy Giant
AZA's appellate group racked up another appeal win in energy sector.
AZA Named for 12th Year to List of Best Law Firms
Clients praised AZA winning its 12th year on the Best Law Firm list.
Ten AZA Lawyers Make 2023 Super Lawyers List; Two are Top in Texas
Houston boutique trial firm AZA gets 10 lawyers on Texas Super Lawyers list.
Nine AZA Lawyers Named 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators
National list of leading litigators includes nine from AZA
AZA Wins Dismissal of California Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against International Energy Company
A federal judge in California granted summary judgment for an international energy company represented by AZA in a $10 million offshore platform wrongful death case.
Twenty-Six AZA Lawyers Honored as Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch
Twenty-six AZA lawyers, more than half of all the attorneys in the litigation boutique, were honored in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the nation’s oldest peer review guide to leading lawyers.
AZA Wins Appeal for Energy Sector Company at U.S. Fifth Circuit
AZA helps energy company with win over engineer's FLSA lawsuit.
AZA Again Named a Top Texas Patent Trial Firm by Prestigious International IP Guide
AZA and lawyers Jason McManis and Todd Mensing all recognized by IAM IP.
AZA Wins Three Trials in Just Two Weeks in May
AZA has already tried 11 cases to verdict or decision in 2023. We have the power of being trial ready for trial or for settlement.
AZA Wins Take-Nothing Judgment for Fuel Company
AZA defeated a $5 million breach of contract claim for energy sector client
Thirteen AZA Attorneys Earn Texas Rising Stars Honor
Younger lawyers at AZA continue to be recognized with awards
Ten AZA Lawyers Ranked among US Best for Commercial, Intellectual Property, Appellate and Personal I
AZA's top lawyers once again recognized for their expertise by national award group in U.S.
Texas Lawyer Magazine Yet Again Names AZA Litigation Department of the Year
For the third time AZA is named best boutique sized litigation firm in Texas by the state legal news.