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 advocacy.
One of the oldest and most-respected guides to the U.S. legal market, the Best Lawyers guide is compiled based on peer evaluations from attorneys and other legal professionals who have firsthand knowledge of a lawyer’s professional abilities and reputation.
The Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel attorneys recognized in the 2027 guide are:
Dallas
Peter A. Kraus: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Leslie MacLean: Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Charles Siegel: Appellate Practice; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Los Angeles
Gary M. Paul: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Together, the four attorneys are a reflection of the litigation expertise at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel, which has built a national reputation representing individuals and families injured by toxic exposures, including asbestos, talc, pesticides and chemicals such as benzene. The firm is a leader in representing individuals diagnosed with silicosis from exposure to silica dust. Its attorneys also handle complex appellate matters and cases involving victims outside the United States. The firm has also developed expertise in False Claims Act litigation on behalf of whistleblowers and also represents survivors of sexual abuse seeking justice from institutions and organizations that failed to protect them.
The 2027 Best Lawyers recognition adds another peer-reviewed measure of the experience, breadth and national reputation that Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel brings to complex litigation.
Our Results
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.
A Philadelphia jury awarded a record verdict against ExxonMobil for failing to warn about cancer risks due to benzene in its petroleum products.
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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