Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel

Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is a national plaintiffs’ law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with an office in Los Angeles. The firm represents individuals and families from across the United States and has also handled litigation for foreign governments against multinational corporations. Its attorneys pursue complex cases involving serious injuries, toxic exposures, defective products, institutional abuse, fraud, and corporate negligence. Clients seek the firm’s representation when significant legal, scientific, and financial resources are needed to challenge powerful defendants.

Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel approaches each case with partner-level oversight and thorough preparation from discovery through trial. Partners lead teams that may include associate attorneys, researchers, paralegals, medical professionals, and litigation support staff. The firm selectively accepts matters and prepares them for courtroom litigation rather than relying on a settlement-first strategy. Its medical and scientific resources, extensive document databases, and dedicated litigation support capabilities help attorneys analyze complex evidence, identify liability issues, and build carefully supported claims.

Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel handles asbestos and mesothelioma claims, benzene exposure, birth defects, PFAS contamination, drug and medical device injuries, silicosis, talcum powder cancer, truck accidents, wildfire litigation, and sex abuse cases. The firm also represents whistleblowers in qui tam actions involving healthcare fraud, government contracting, procurement, securities, commodities, foreign bribery, and tax fraud. Its national reach and international litigation experience allow the firm to manage complicated disputes involving medical evidence, scientific research, extensive discovery, and multiple jurisdictions.

Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel has obtained significant verdicts and settlements, including an $880 million settlement for survivors of clergy and adult abuse, a $725.5 million benzene verdict against ExxonMobil, and a $25 million Medicaid fraud settlement. The firm has also received repeat Chambers Spotlight recognition for product liability litigation. Beyond its casework, Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel supports civil justice and community organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League and the North Texas Food Bank. Its work reflects a continuing commitment to accountability, client advocacy, and access to justice.