Awards and Honors

Our work on plaintiffs’ behalf is nationally recognized.

We protect the rights of ordinary citizens against corporate wrongdoing. For going above and beyond in this calling, our attorneys are frequently singled out for awards and honors by both peers and review boards. These recognitions place the Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel team in the top tier of attorneys across multiple practice areas from asbestos/mesothelioma and birth defect litigation to class action cases and whistleblower law. Below are just a few of our attorney highlights by award and state.

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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Is Asbestos Still Used Today?

June 30, 2026 Given that its health risks are well-documented, some people may wonder: is asbestos still used today? The answer may come as a surprise. Despite being banned in more than 50 countries, chrysotile asbestos—a known carcinogen—is still used in U.S. manufacturing....

Talc and Asbestos in Makeup Remain Unregulated After FDA Reversal

June 25, 2026 In late 2024, public health advocates saw a headline they’d been waiting for: “FDA Proposes New Rule for Asbestos-Free Talc in Cosmetics.” After years of concern about asbestos contamination in makeup, it felt like a long-overdue step toward protecting consumers....

Our Clients

Meet the men and women behind our cases—clients who bravely stood up for their rights. We’re proud to represent these people and their families.

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