PARTNER
Since beginning her practice in 1995, Leslie MacLean has focused on complex civil litigation representing plaintiffs in the areas of product liability, mass torts, and toxic torts. Leslie helps victims of mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure, and those who have been injured by Roundup use, as well as clients who have been harmed by medical devices, including IVC filters, hernia mesh, transvaginal mesh, and Zostavax. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Leslie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma, and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Before attending law school, Leslie worked in the Texas Legislature as a legislative assistant and as the committee clerk to the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee. She has taught continuing education courses for lawyers and paralegals and is a former associate editor of the Appellate Lawyer. Leslie is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Public Justice Foundation, the Texas State Bar Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, where she served as a board member, and a member of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1995 and the State Bar of Pennsylvania in 2011. Leslie joined Waters Kraus & Paul in 2001 and became a partner in 2005. She is involved with the North Texas Food Bank Backpack for Kids Program.
Areas of Practice
Asbestos Litigation
Roundup Litigation
IVC Filter Litigation
Hernia Mesh Litigation
Transvaginal Mesh Litigation
Toxic Tort
Mass Torts
Products Liability
Zostavax
Pro Bono & Community Service
Annie’s List
Dallas Steering Committee, 2007-2019
Board Member, 2014-Present
Planned Parenthood of North Texas
Board Chair, 2012
Board Member, 2006-2012
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
Board Member, 2012-2014
Planned Parenthood of North Texas Political Action Committee
Chair, 2010-2011
Volunteer, North Texas Food Bank Backpack for Kids Program
Bar Admissions
Texas, 1995
Pennsylvania, 2011
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2002
Education
University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, J.D., 1995
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, B.A., 1986
Professional Associations & Memberships
American Association for Justice
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Former Board Member
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
Public Justice Foundation
Texas State Bar Association
Houston Bar Association
Associate Editor, Appellate Lawyer, 1996-1997
Other Appointments
Legislative Assistant, Texas Legislature, 1989-1991
Committee Clerk, Texas Senate State Affairs Committee, 1991-1992
Highlights
Women’s History Month Attorney Spotlight: Leslie MacLean
Two New Equity Partners Announced
Waters Kraus & Paul Partner Talks Lien Negotiations at Medicare Mandatory Reporting Requirements Seminar
