March 6, 2025
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is proud to announce that name partner Charles Siegel has been elected to a fellowship in the invitation-only American Bar Foundation, while seven firm attorneys have been singled out by the National Trial Lawyers organization.
The latest honors are a reflection of the national reputation that Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel lawyers have built based on their work for individuals who have developed mesothelioma from exposure to cancer-causing asbestos and serious injuries from defective medical devices and other products, as well as exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace. In addition, the firm has earned record resolutions working with False Claims Act whistleblowers exposing fraud, waste and abuse to government programs.
Prestigious Invitation-Only Honors Highlight Firm’s Legal Excellence
Mr. Siegel is among only eight lawyers in Texas elected to an American Bar Foundation fellowship this year. Fellows in the American Bar Foundation are part of an honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession.
Mr. Siegel is widely recognized for his ability to develop winning strategies in complex litigation, including cross-border disputes and appellate matters. In addition to mesothelioma and toxic exposure litigation, Mr. Siegel has earned record recoveries working with whistleblowers to expose fraud in government spending under the False Claims Act.
The National Trial Lawyers recognizes plaintiffs attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skills and achieved outstanding results in their practice areas. The organization honored seven from Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel based on their skill, experience and success in complex litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. The honorees include:
The national honors earned by the individual trial lawyers are just the latest reflection of Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel’s reputation as a trailblazing and effective law firm for handling serious injury litigation. The firm leverages the contingent-fee model of litigation, using its resources and legal talent to allow individuals to take on costly and time-consuming litigation against powerful corporate interests. The law firm assumes the costs and risks in these disputes, and plaintiffs pay nothing if they do not win.
How are employers liable for protecting workers and their families from exposure asbestos and toxic chemicals?
Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. This includes protecting workers from exposure to dangerous chemicals and other harmful substances. Businesses must identify and assess potential hazards, implement control measures to minimize risks, provide necessary training and protective equipment, and maintain accurate records of chemical exposure. Failure to comply with these obligations can result in serious consequences, including fines, lawsuits, and even criminal charges.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that was once widely used in construction materials due to its heat-resistant and insulating properties. However, exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. When inhaled, these fibers can become lodged in the lungs and cause inflammation and scarring, leading to respiratory issues and potentially fatal diseases.
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive type of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that covers many internal organs. It is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, which can irritate the lungs and lead to the development of cancerous tumors. Symptoms of mesothelioma often include shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing.
About Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is a national plaintiffs law firm devoted to helping families in personal injury and wrongful death cases involving asbestos and mesothelioma, benzene exposure, dangerous pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and birth defects caused by pesticides, toxic chemicals, opioid use, and semiconductor chip manufacturing. The law firm also represents plaintiffs in qui tam whistleblower matters and cases that uncover false claims submitted to the government. Based in Dallas, Texas, with offices in Los Angeles, California, and Moline, Illinois, Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel has represented families from all fifty states and many foreign countries, as well as foreign governments.
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.
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