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Firm Founders named to 2020 Texas “Super Lawyers”

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Firm Founders named to 2020 Texas “Super Lawyers”

Waters & Kraus, LLP is proud to announce that firm Partners C. Andrew Waters and Peter A. Kraus have been selected for inclusion on the 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list. The honor recognizes Mr. Waters and Mr. Kraus as being among the top 5% of Texas attorneys in their practice areas for personal Injury litigation and product liability litigation on behalf of plaintiffs.

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Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel Virtual Roundtable Q&A: Women In Law

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Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel Virtual Roundtable Q&A: Women In Law

Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration with a 1987 presidential proclamation. The law passed by Congress marked the month of March with observances to honor the achievements of American women in a variety of fields, including the law.

To celebrate Women’s History Month this year, we’ve asked attorneys at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel to participate...

Women In Law Virtual Roundtable Q&A with Taryn E. Ourso

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Women In Law Virtual Roundtable Q&A with Taryn E. Ourso

Taryn E. Ourso is an attorney at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel in the firm’s Dallas office. She was awarded her Juris Doctor degree from UNT Dallas College of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude. While in law school, Taryn served as the junior editor and managing editor of the school’s publication and as a teaching fellow where she taught legal writing. Today, she represents...

R.B.G.’s Impact Yesterday, Today, and Always

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R.B.G.’s Impact Yesterday, Today, and Always

With March marking Women’s History Month, it’s important that we at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel celebrate a pioneer for gender equality in the law – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. For her 27 years of service on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg, or Notorious R.B.G., developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an icon for young women who aspire to enter a field primarily...

Waters & Kraus Opposes Proposed Roundup Weed Killer Settlement

Waters & Kraus Opposes Proposed Roundup Weed Killer Settlement

National plaintiffs’ law firm, Waters & Kraus, LLP, joins almost 100 law firms in amicus brief opposing proposed settlement of future Roundup claims.

The prospective danger of the popular herbicide Roundup has been known for years. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said that glyphosate—which is the world’s most commonly...

Milestone Reached in Texas Online Voter Registration

Milestone Reached in Texas Online Voter Registration

(Forbes) 500,000 Texans Register to Vote in 5 Months Through New Online Registration.

A September court ruling allowing Texans to register to vote online when updating their driver’s license has now led over half a million to register to vote in the state, according to the advocacy group MOVE Texas—a milestone voting rights advocates hope will lead to...

Honoring Black Women in Law: Black History Month

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Honoring Black Women in Law: Black History Month

In the United States, fewer than 5% of all lawyers are Black, according to a recent study conducted by Law360. An even smaller percentage of this group are Black women lawyers — a startling statistic given the historical legacy left by many women legal trailblazers of color. This year, in observance of Black History Month, we’re recognizing and celebrating the legacy left by some of the...

Prescribed Opioids Among Pregnant Women May Cause Birth Defects

Prescribed Opioids Among Pregnant Women May Cause Birth Defects

Since the early 1990s, the United States has faced a unique crisis. Though we only make up around 5% of the earth’s population, Americans consume 80% of all prescription opioids. Though the epidemic has been blamed in large part on the pharmaceutical industry, which often markets powerful medications as safe, doctors have faced far less scrutiny for their role in the crisis. The excessive...

Firm Partners Kraus and Paul Named to Best Lawyers® 2021

Firm Partners Kraus and Paul Named to Best Lawyers® 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...

Michael Armitage Receives Top Rated Litigator 2020 Designation

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Michael Armitage Receives Top Rated Litigator 2020 Designation

Water Kraus & Paul partner Michael Armitage has been recognized on the 2020 Top Rated Litigator list by Legal Leader Litigator in Partnership with Martindale-Hubbell™. The ALM Media publication has been evaluating attorneys based on their strong legal ability and ethical standards for more than 130 years. As a firm partner in the Los Angeles office located in El Segundo, California,...

What are my chances?

That’s the first question everyone asks. The truth is it’s impossible to know. But we can tell you this. Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel has what it takes to fight against big corporate interests and win. That’s why we’ve taken more mesothelioma trials to verdict than any other firm. And that’s why we’ve recovered more than $1.3 billion for clients like you. Do you think you have a case? Contact us now to speak with an attorney.

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