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.
January 6, 2021
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel partners Peter Kraus and Gary Paul have both been named to the 2021 Best Lawyers® list. The publication annually recognizes the top 6% of private practicing attorneys in the nation. The honor has been designated to Mr. Kraus for his work in the category of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. At the same time, Mr. Paul has been recognized for his outstanding work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
About Best Lawyers®
As a purely peer-reviewed guide to legal talent, the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America highlights the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues. Attorneys are first nominated to the list through online submissions and are then evaluated by peers within the same geographical region and legal practice area. Following further analysis of the feedback, and confirmation of the nominees’ good standing with their local bar associations, the results of the newly recognized Best Lawyers® list are published.
About Peter Kraus
Mr. Kraus is a founding partner of Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel. He began his practice of law as a commercial litigator in Washington, D.C., and later became licensed in the states of Texas, California, Hawaii, and Missouri. In January 2020, he was appointed by President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate to serve a second 5-year term on the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) Foundation board. He has tried numerous asbestos, benzene exposure, and pharmaceutical cases to verdict in state and federal courts across the country.
About Gary Paul
In a law career that spans more than four decades, Mr. Paul has earned numerous titles and distinguished awards for his experience in litigation. He has achieved the rank of Diplomate with the American Board of Trial Advocates. His practice includes asbestos litigation, product liability, toxic torts, qui tam, and other areas.
About Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is a mid-sized plaintiffs’ firm experienced in a variety of practice areas including asbestos litigation, benzene, medical device injuries, birth defects linked to toxic exposures, and qui tam whistleblowers. The attorneys at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel are fighting to hold corporations responsible for their negligent actions and are prepared to take each and every case to trial to ensure justice for their clients. Email us or call at 866.305.7373 to discuss your potential lawsuit.
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.
Confidential settlement for the wife of a Rhode Island man who died of mesothelioma cancer after exposure to window glazing compound contaminated with asbestos.