Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel represents individuals, families, and even foreign governments in high-stakes litigation against multinational companies. When harmful products or corporate negligence cross borders, we pursue justice in the courts that offer the best chance of real accountability.
A law firm with international reach
For decades, Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel has helped clients from around the world pursue justice in United States courts. Our lawyers have represented thousands of individuals from over 20 countries, on every continent except Antarctica, as well as foreign governments themselves. We’ve handled global cases involving asbestos exposure, contaminated talc, pesticides, chemical exposure and fraud. In many of these countries, victims would have no recourse against major corporations in their local courts. Our firm provides the tools, trial talent and jurisdictional strategies to bring those cases to the United States — where the law allows their voices to be heard.
How the U.S. legal system protects international victims
In the United States, individuals harmed by dangerous products or corporate wrongdoing can bring personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits — even if they are not U.S. citizens. Unlike many countries where civil litigation against corporations is restricted or nonexistent, the U.S. legal system allows for discovery, expert testimony, jury trials and meaningful financial compensation. Foreign citizens can pursue claims in U.S. courts when there is a clear connection, such as working for an American company, being exposed to American-made products or being harmed while traveling through the United States or working at a U.S. port or facility. Our firm helps clients understand these legal pathways, working closely with co-counsel and referring firms abroad to build strong cross-border cases.
A record of global success
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel has built a reputation for navigating complex international litigation. Our attorneys have prosecuted global mass tort cases — including asbestos, talc, and chemical exposure — for international clients. We have paved the way for victims, representing thousands of foreign claimants, including investment fraud victims in Argentina and workers exposed to toxic pesticides in Central America. Our attorneys, including senior partners, are fluent in multiple languages and well-versed in international collaboration. Whether we’re partnering with law firms in Europe or supporting families from Mexico, our trial-ready approach delivers real results.
Asbestos and talc exposure cases
Our international asbestos and talc litigation focuses on individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma and lung cancer after exposure to American products. These include seamen exposed on U.S. ships, workers in foreign factories using U.S.-manufactured insulation and consumers who regularly used talc-based powders produced by American companies. Many clients were never warned about the risks or provided appropriate protection. In the U.S., we can hold companies accountable and recover compensation for the victims.
Other international personal injury and fraud cases
Beyond asbestos, WKPS has pursued cases involving pesticide-related birth defects, toxic chemical exposures at work, environmental contamination and large-scale fraud. We have represented clients harmed by U.S. cruise lines, exposed to defective products and defrauded in foreign investment schemes. Most of these clients were unable to bring a viable case in their home countries. With our deep litigation resources, we help build and maintain jurisdiction in U.S. courts and seek recovery for both personal injury and wrongful death.
Why bring a case in the United States
Many countries offer no real path to justice when multinational corporations cause harm. In the U.S., the legal system allows individuals to confront corporate negligence head-on—through discovery, expert witnesses and trial. The result is more than symbolic: Successful cases can yield financial relief for medical care, loss of income and pain and suffering. Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel brings international cases not just to file them, but to try them, if necessary. We help referring attorneys abroad understand the U.S. litigation process, offer multilingual client support and bring every legal resource to bear. If you’ve been harmed by a U.S. product or company, the United States may be the only place you can truly seek justice for your claims.
How Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel can help with international litigation
With a national presence and four decades of experience pursuing litigation against multinational corporations, Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel provides aggressive representation throughout the entire case. To learn more about legal representation at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel, or to have one of our attorneys review your potential international litigation case, email us or call 800.226.9880.
