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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El Paso Illnesses Tied to Hazardous and Toxic Materials

April 22, 2026 About 90% of El Paso residents are breathing air that’s filled with hazardous and toxic materials. One major reason? Ethylene oxide (EtO), a chemical used to sterilize medical devices. Most people don’t realize how common this chemical is, or that...

Can Asbestos Kill You? Why a BBC Plot Twist Mirrors Real-Life Risks

April 14, 2026 It’s not every day that a disease like mesothelioma makes its way into the plot of a primetime crime drama, but a recent episode of the BBC’s “Silent Witness” managed exactly that—complete with a vigilante bludgeoning crooked politicians with a...

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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