Paul B. Himmel, a Senior Shareholder at Freedman & Lorry, P.C., is a highly experienced trial attorney with a distinguished career in civil litigation. Practicing in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, he has successfully represented clients in jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations, handling complex personal injury matters such as motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall injuries, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. He manages litigation from inception through trial, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his clients.

As the head of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation department, Mr. Himmel is a Certified Specialist in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation, a designation granted by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. His exceptional legal skills and dedication to injured workers have earned him recognition on the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list since 2017, as well as inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Over the past eight years, he has secured millions in settlements, including $6.1 million in 2022.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Himmel is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Philadelphia Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Fair Housing Rights Center of Southeastern Pennsylvania. His relentless advocacy continues to make a difference for injured individuals throughout the region.

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Workers Compensation 40%

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Medical Malpractice 20%

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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

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Freedman and Lorry, P.C.

1601 Market St Ste 1550, Freedman & Lorry Pc, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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4.9 /5.0

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Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes (14) Workers Compensation (14) Personal Injury (8) Business (1) Social Security Disability (1) Wrongful Termination (1)

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Case Results (27) Advocacy (21) Recommendation (21) Professionalism (18) Character & Conduct (10) Responsiveness (10) Communication Style (9) Practice Area Knowledge (8) Staff & Support (8) Trustworthiness (8) General Knowledge (7) Compassion (5) Punctuality (2) Cost of Services (1)

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Posted by Fred | October 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Paul himmel

Paul himmel handled my workers comp case. He was professional and very thorough with a great bedside personality excellent people skills and a tiger in the courtroom I found Mr himmel to be one of the most competent attorney I have ever worked with very professional very thorough with great people sk...ills I highly recommend him

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Posted by Paul | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Most professional lawyer I’ve ever met!

Paul Hummel helped me with my comp case for my job after suffering a career altering injury. He was the most professional, honest, and all around genuine lawyer I’ve ever met. Thank you Paul for everything you’ve done for me and my family! The paralegals that work for you are some of the best and mos...t helpful people and I would also like to thank them for all they do!

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Posted by Brian | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Savvy and Smart

Paul represented me in an injury case and helped me through the whole process, not only by understanding the process, but knowing all the people through years of experience. I was happy with my settlement and he walked me through the whole process. His team answered all my questions promptly and al...leviated any uncertainty in my mind, so I was confident and comfortable through the entire process. He gets the job done.

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Ashley Sullivan

Unknown lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

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Edith Pearce

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The Lassen Law Firm endorses this excellent lawyer."

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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