Atty. Gary M. Paul
Gary M. Paul is a veteran trial lawyer and partner in the Los Angeles office of Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel, where he focuses on complex civil litigation.
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Gary M. Paul is a personal injury attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel. Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Harry M. Philo Award (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary M. Paul is a veteran trial lawyer and partner in the Los Angeles office of Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel, where he focuses on complex civil litigation
- With more than four decades of experience as a trial lawyer, Gary is widely respected for his advocacy on behalf of individuals injured by exposure to asbestos, herbicides and pesticides, and other dangerous chemicals, as well as defective products and negligent corporate practices
- He has authored numerous articles for legal journals and co-authored publications such as the "California Tort Practice Guide
- Gary is committed to promoting the legal profession’s highest standards and actively seeks leadership roles such as serving as a diplomat with the American Board of Trial Advocates
- Other leadership roles have included serving as president of the American Association for Justice and the Consumer Attorneys of California
- He has earned some of the legal industry’s highest honors, including the Leonard Ring Champion of Justice Award and CAALA’s Trial Lawyer of the Year
- Gary was also selected by peers for the The Best Lawyers In America© and has also appeared on the Thomson Reuters Southern California Super Lawyers® list for more than 15 consecutive years, based on his work in personal injury litigation
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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