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4.9 /5.0
67 Client Reviews
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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Acquired: 1990
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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 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 Cheryl | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
"Solid & knowledgeable Attorney"
Paul Himmel is a real Lawyer who knows the law and will guide you step by step through your legal process. He also cares about his clients well-being. I have known Paul for 25 years and he has always guided me in the right direction. "Top Notch"
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...
Posted by GEORGE | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
A1- class act
Some may measure a man on how well he leads, protect, provides, and guides ones family. With 2 kids in college, and one at home, everything I worked for in life was in jeopardy due to a workplace injury . That's when I meet and entrusted in paul himmel to get me through the lowest point of my life. A...
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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