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 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 Marysol | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
best wc lawyer ever
i was recommended to Mr. Himmel, he is the kindness, caring and very professional lawyer i have ever met. He did everything in his power to get my case settle. He did and amazing job. And his paralegal Glorybel was the best. They are truly a team. i will recommend him to anyone. I will miss them both...
Posted by Khalil | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worker Comps
Mr. Himmel, is very professional as well as all of his associated staff. I was treated with much respect and my case was treated very seriously. Mr.Himmel stood toe to toe with the opposing juggernauts and fought for me tooth and nail. Through this legal expedition with Mr. Himmel we gained a unbrea...
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
