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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1601 Market St Ste 1550, Freedman & Lorry Pc, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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Posted by Betty | September 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
The People’s Lawyer
I was recommended to Attorney Paul Himmel after my injury by a friend. The Best recommendation ever! I had no clue of how the system worked. Thanks to Paul and his professional staff I was given the care and compensation I deserved. He took a confusing, painful and anxiety producing situation and ma...
Posted by Johnette | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Lawyer
Mr. Paul was a great lawyer I recommend him for any injury case it was a long process but he fault for me till the bitter end and I received more of a settlement then I expected! Thankyou God and thanks Mr. Paul it was worth the wait!
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
I highly recommend Paul Himmel for your workman's compensation representation
I had an excellent experience with Paul Himmel of Freedman and Lorry. Paul won a very fair workman's compensation settlement for my injury. I would highly recommend him to anyone with an injury case. His firm handles many of our union members' cases and he consistently delivers great results for our...
Posted by Thomas | July 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
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Hi my name is Thomas Carr I got hurt on the job about 6 years ago and I couldn't find anybody to represent me correctly or help me out and I got nowhere until I got a hold of Paul Paul got everything rolling made it easy walk me through everything and wound up getting me compensation for my medical i...
Posted by ROBERT | November 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Not only a great lawyer but a better human being!
Paul made my accident less painful . He assured me not to worry I’ll handle it . Paul put my mind to rest so all I had to do was worry about getting better . Paul gave me his cell number and didn’t hesitate to answer his cell at any time of the day . I couldn’t ask for a better guy in my corner. Love...
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2022
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Certified Specialist, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law
2016 - 2016
Partner, Freeman & Lorry, P.C.
2016 - Present
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Workers' Compensation & Employers' Liability CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionMember
2013 - Present
International Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansMember
1995 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
