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 Theresa | May 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Paul Hummel is a dedicated attorney who truly fights for his clients.
I’m truly grateful and highly recommend Paul Hummel to anyone who needs an attorney who will stand up and fight for them. Paul was professional, knowledgeable, and fully dedicated to my case from start to finish. After my work related injury, I felt overlooked and unsure of my rights, but he made it...
Posted by KRYSTAL | June 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing
Paul is an amazing person. He's extremely thorough and professional, getting you the most money he can get for you. The bonus is that he genuinely cares about clients in making sure you're being taken care of during the journey and it shows between him and his team, especially Glorybell, so much pati...
Posted by Sean | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The BEST
Paul Himmel is the best hands down ...him and his staff helped me every step off the way from beginning to end to get a fair settlement..he was available at all times and helped me understand what I didn't know in simple terms ....would recommend him 10 out 10
Posted by Johnette | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 Kenneth l | October 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Hands down the best lawyer I've ever came in contact with
I am so impressed with this law firm, Paul Hammel in particular he and his team worked hard on my case to give me the best compensation possible. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to handle my case. I felt confident that I could call Paul and and he would respond promptly... I highly recommen...
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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
