Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel Earns Top Ranking in 2025 Best Law Firms

Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is again ranked among the Tier I law firms in both North Texas and Los Angeles in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® based on the firm’s work with plaintiffs in serious personal injury and product liability litigation.

Rigorous Evaluation Leads to Tier I Ranking

Established in 2010, Best Law Firms is one of the premier ranking guides for the legal industry. Achieving a Tier I ranking signifies a combination of exceptional legal expertise and a commitment to quality client service. The research methodology involves a comprehensive evaluation process, including client and lawyer surveys, peer reviews from top attorneys, and a thorough review of firm submissions. The 2025 rankings can be found at www.bestlawfirms.com.

To be eligible for Best Law Firms recognition, firms must have at least one attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most respected guides to the U.S. legal system. In 2024, Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel partners Peter Kraus, Gary Paul and Charles Siegel were recognized, while Mr. Kraus was also singled out as 2024 Attorney of the Year for Injury Litigation in North Texas.

A Legacy of Advocacy Across Practice Areas

Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel has carved out a distinct reputation for fierce advocacy across a wide range of practice areas, including:

• Qui tam whistleblower litigation exposing fraud, waste and abuse of government programs and spending under the False Claims Act.
• Sexual abuse litigation holding institutions accountable when they fail to protect children from sexual abuse.
• Mesothelioma litigation against suppliers and manufacturers that fail to protect workers, consumers and their families from exposure to cancer-causing asbestos.
• Toxic exposure litigation on behalf of individuals exposed to benzene and other harmful chemicals in the workplace and by other means.
• Birth defect litigation on behalf of children born with serious medical conditions caused by their parents’ exposure to toxic chemicals at work, including employees of Boeing manufacturing plants.
• Catastrophic personal injury litigation on behalf of individuals harmed by negligent trucking and transportation companies, dangerous worksites and others.

Proven Results and Unwavering Client Service

The firm’s dedication is evident in its impressive track record. Recent outcomes include:

• A record $725 million verdict in Philadelphia in May 2024 against Exxon on behalf of a former Mobil service station mechanic who developed leukemia after exposure to gasoline containing benzene.
• A $20.9 million jury verdict in March 2023 on behalf of a man who developed mesothelioma following workplace exposure to cancer-causing asbestos. It was the largest verdict in a Connecticut asbestos exposure case at the time.
• Seven-figure settlements for two women who were sexually assaulted by a Los Angeles-area public school teacher in the 1970s.

Client and peer feedback obtained by Best Law Firms researchers highlight the firm’s commitment to communication, respect, and exceeding expectations:

• “[WKPS] always under-promised and over-performed. They were considerate of our time and circumstances.”
• “[The WKPS team] were excellent listeners and kept us informed about all aspects of the case.”
• “They are formidable litigators, top-notch people, and advocate tirelessly for pro bono clients.”

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.