Atty. Peter A. Kraus

Atty. Peter A. Kraus

Peter Kraus is a nationally respected trial lawyer, known for his advocacy on behalf of individuals injured by asbestos exposure, toxic contamination and other negligent and harmful corporate practices. Over the course of his career, he has earned significant verdicts and settlements for workers, their family members and others, holding corporations and powerful business interests accountable when they place profits over people.

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Profile Summary

About Peter A. Kraus at a glance

Peter A. Kraus is an attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practforg at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Peter Kraus is a nationally respected trial lawyer, known for his advocacy on behalf of individuals injured by asbestos exposure, toxic contamination and other negligent and harmful corporate practices
  • Over the course of his career, he has earned significant verdicts and settlements for workers, their family members and others, holding corporations and powerful business interests accountable when they place profits over people
  • As co-founder and managing partner of Dallas-based Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel, he has built an experienced team of trial lawyers able to take the most complex plaintiffs litigation to trial
  • That includes qui tam litigation on behalf of whistleblowers exposing fraud waste and abuse through the False Claims Act and legal actions when institutions fail to protect those in their care from sexual abuse
  • He is a passionate advocate for the rights of individuals to achieve justice in the civil justice system

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Peter A. Kraus's law office located?
Peter A. Kraus's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Peter A. Kraus go to law school?
Peter A. Kraus earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Peter A. Kraus for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter A. Kraus receiandd?
Peter A. Kraus's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth); Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth).

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2017

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