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.
February 5, 2026
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel has once again earned top honors in the prestigious 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, reaffirming the firm’s reputation for legal excellence and impactful results.
The Dallas-based plaintiffs’ law firm received Tier I distinctions in North Texas for Mass Torts, Product Liability, and Personal Injury, as well as Tier I recognition in Los Angeles for Personal Injury, highlighting its consistent impact and record outcomes in high-stakes cases on behalf of injured individuals and their families across the country.
Best Law Firms rankings are among the legal profession’s most respected evaluations, based on extensive client feedback, peer reviews, and independent analysis of a firm’s professional achievements. A Tier I designation reflects both legal excellence and consistent client satisfaction.
Eligibility for Best Law Firms recognition requires that at least one attorney be listed in The Best Lawyers in America®. In the most recent edition, partners Peter Kraus, Gary Paul and Charles Siegel received individual recognition.
The full 2026 rankings are available at www.bestlawfirms.com.
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.
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