January 8, 2019
Waters & Kraus founding partner selected to appear on esteemed list.
Peter Kraus, a founding partner at Waters & Kraus, LLP, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America© magazine for his work in Dallas on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury litigation and product liability litigation.
About Best Lawyers
Attorneys named to the Best Lawyers in America© list are recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in a specific practice area. The process begins when attorneys are nominated. They are then divided by geographic region and practice areas to be evaluated by their peers on the basis of professional expertise. After validating that the nominated attorneys are currently practicing in good standing, the attorneys are then recognized by Best Lawyers in America©.
About Peter Kraus
Prior to beginning his legal career, Peter Kraus earned his bachelor’s degree from Duke University and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas. He now focuses his practice on toxic torts, False Claims Act whistleblower cases, and pharmaceutical injury litigation. He serves on multiple asbestos bankruptcy creditor and trustee advisory committees and was appointed by then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to serve on the board of the Federal Judicial Center Foundation
Licensed to practice in Hawaii, Virginia, Texas, California, and Missouri, along with three U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court, Mr. Kraus is active in and outside of the courtroom.
About Waters & Kraus, LLP
Waters & Kraus 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 fight 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 800.226.9880 to discuss your potential lawsuit.
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is the West Coast practice of Waters & Kraus, LLP, a national plaintiffs’ law firm.
Our Results
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Confidential settlement for the wife of a Rhode Island man who died of mesothelioma cancer after exposure to window glazing compound contaminated with asbestos.
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