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 Vince | March 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Paul Himmel is THE MAN.
Hire a Lawyer that keeps it simple and doesn't promise the world. That Lawyer is usually the best at what he does because he doesn't waste time telling you how amazing he is. He just gets the job done. For me, Paul Himmel was that Lawyer and I'd highly recommend him to anyone needing representat...
Posted by Jenn cruz | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Could not ask for a better attorney.
Need to shot out both Gloribell and Paul Himmel. On point ever time I spoke with both of them and straight to the point. Always received returned calls and emails from both of them and I couldn’t appreciate that more! If you are looking for an honest and motivated team that will fight to the end for...
Posted by Isaiah | April 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent lawyer and team!
If I could give Paul Himmel and his paralegal Glorybell Cardona more than five stars I would. During the most painful and stressful moment in my life when I got injured at my job they reassured me everything would be fine. With his knowledge and experience I felt confident that my case would settle a...
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...
Posted by Mario | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The best workers comp lawyer in Philadelphia
My experience working with Paul and his legal team was professional and I’m very grateful for all the hard work and dedication to my case. Paul brings great experience and a wealth of knowledge. He returns phone calls (even on evenings and weekends), really listens to you, is precise and to the p...
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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
