Hugh J. Waters
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Hugh J. Waters

Attorney

Biography

Hugh Waters is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel. His practice focuses on litigation in state and federal courts, including representing people and families injured by exposure to asbestos and toxic chemicals, as well as cases involving product and premises liability.

Hugh is committed to helping people facing serious injuries and difficult circumstances pursue justice and obtain the compensation they need. He approaches each case with careful preparation, attention to detail and a genuine concern for the people behind the litigation. He understands that for families dealing with a serious illness or injury, a successful legal outcome can provide important financial security and access to medical care and other resources.

Areas of Practice

  • Asbestos
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Toxic Tort

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 2024
  • California, 2025

Education

  • University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, B.A. in History, 2020
  • University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma, J.D. With Honor, 2024

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Association for Justice

Honors & Awards

  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Legal Writing III Appellate Writing, University of Tulsa College of Law, 2022
  • Scholarship Award, University of Tulsa College of Law, 2021-2024
  • Dean’s List, University of Colorado Boulder, 2019-2020
  • Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2016-2020
  • Arts and Humanities Achievement Scholarship, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2016-2020

Our Results

$880 million award

Historic settlement for over 1,300 survivors of clergy and adult abuse within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment for justice.

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$725.5 million award

A Philadelphia jury awarded a record verdict against ExxonMobil for failing to warn about cancer risks due to benzene in its petroleum products.

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$25 million award

Private equity firm and co-defendants agree to pay $25M in Medicaid fraud case alleging mental health services provided by unqualified providers.

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