Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel

08/26/2026

On Women's Equality Day, we honor the trailblazers who secured the right for women to vote with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel remains dedicated to championing the rights of and advancing the roles of women. We pledge to continue the fight for equality and ensure that the voices of all women are heard and valued.

08/25/2026

From mass torts to appellate victories, our attorneys continue to set the bar. Congratulations to Peter Kraus, Gary Paul, Charles Siegel, and Leslie MacLean for their selection to the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America.


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08/25/2026

Countertop workers are getting silicosis after handling engineered stone that contains high levels of silica. Manufacturers are attempting to avoid accountability for harm caused by their products. Learn more.

https://waterskraus.com/lawmakers-work-to-shield-countertop-manufacturers-from-silicosis-claim/

08/22/2026

Are you consuming pesticide residue on your produce? Learn how to reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals in our latest news article.

https://waterskraus.com/how-chemicals-in-produce-lead-to-pesticide-exposure-symptoms/

08/19/2026

Artificial stone is a cost-effective and popular choice for home renovations, but it’s causing construction workers to develop a serious lung disease, Silicosis.

Read more in our latest news article:
https://waterskraus.com/what-causes-silicosis-why-artificial-stone-workers-are-at-risk/

08/14/2026

Two Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel partners were honored at the American Association for Justice Annual Convention in July, highlighting the firm's longstanding commitment to leadership and service within the plaintiffs' bar.

Partner Gary Paul received one of AAJ's highest honors, the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing five decades of advocacy that have included more than 100 jury verdicts, countless settlements on behalf of his clients, and service as AAJ president. Meanwhile, partner Chris Johnson was elected by AAJ members to chair the Minority Caucus, the latest in a series of leadership positions he has held within the organization.

Together, the honors reflect a shared commitment to advocacy and service – one recognizing Gary's remarkable legacy and the other highlighting Chris as part of an emerging generation of leaders in the plaintiffs' bar.

Read more:
https://waterskraus.com/gary-paul-earns-aaj-lifetime-achievement-honor-as-chris-johnson-named-chair-of-minority-caucus/

Event photos courtesy of American Association for Justice and Event Photography of North America Corporation

08/13/2026

Hundreds of California stonecutters fall ill with deadly disease ‘for a product we do not need’ | Los Angeles Times

Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds.

08/06/2026

Filing a lawsuit is intimidating. Our job is to help guide you through the process. One of the first steps is the deposition — learn more about it in our latest article.

https://waterskraus.com/what-to-expect-during-a-deposition-in-an-injury-lawsuit/

07/28/2026

An $8.5 million verdict against Uber has drawn national attention to the growing number of sexual assault lawsuits in the rideshare industry.

Read more.
https://waterskraus.com/uber-sexual-assault-lawsuit-verdict-signals-turning-point-in-rideshare-litigation/

07/10/2026

Partner Susan Ulrich is a stellar trial lawyer and a leader in our firm who brings grit and passion to each of her cases. Her story and connection to advocacy organization, Roca, reflects the commitment that drives our firm’s work every day — standing beside people who have been harmed and fighting to hold powerful institutions accountable.

Read more.
https://waterskraus.com/susan-ulrich-a-tough-and-compassionate-ball-of-human-fire-and-power/