Peter A. Kraus

Peter A. Kraus is an attorney with Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman LLP whose practice includes Asbestos Litigation, Toxic Tort, Pharmaceutical Litigation, Medical Device Litigation, False Claims Act Litigation, and Commercial Litigation. His work covers complex civil matters that can involve health effects, product conduct, regulatory questions, business records, and significant factual and expert evidence.

Kraus earned an A.B. from Duke University in 1982 and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1985. His legal education provides the research, analytical, and advocacy foundation for a practice involving technically detailed claims, complex statutes, and litigation that may require coordination among multiple parties and experts. This background supports his ability to analyze legal and factual issues carefully, communicate options clearly, and approach client matters with practical judgment.

Kraus has practice that spans injury-related litigation and commercial or whistleblower matters, including cases involving pharmaceutical products, medical devices, asbestos, toxic exposures, and False Claims Act allegations. These matters often require careful investigation of corporate records, scientific information, damages, and the legal standards governing liability. Across these matters, he focuses on understanding the record, identifying the legal issues that matter most, and helping clients move through the relevant legal process with a clear strategy.

Peter A. Kraus brings decades of litigation experience to a practice focused on complex civil claims. His work across toxic tort, product-related, False Claims Act, and commercial matters reflects an ability to manage substantial records, technical issues, and procedural demands while preparing cases for negotiation, dispositive motions, or trial. The practice reflects a practical approach to legal service, with attention to the facts, applicable law, and the decisions clients must make as a matter progresses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman LLP
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Board of Governors, American Association for Justice (2011-Present)
• Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Board Member, Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board (2016-2024)
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, Public Justice Foundation
• Member, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Baker Clerkship Committee, Dallas Bar Foundation (2012)
• Member, Top 10 Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers Association, The National Trial Lawyers (2020-Present)

Licensed State

• Hawaii
• Missouri
• California
• Texas
• Virginia

Education

• University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
  A.B.

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