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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Does Talc Cause Cancer?

August 26, 2026 If you’ve ever reached for a bottle of baby powder or dusted on some face powder, you’ve likely used a product containing talc. For decades, talc was considered a harmless mineral in thousands of everyday products, including the iconic Johnson’s...

Best Lawyers in America® Honors Four from Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel

August 21, 2026 Four attorneys from Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel’s Dallas and Los Angeles offices have earned recognition in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, reflecting the firm’s depth of talent across complex injury litigation, mass torts and appellate...

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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