Paul Fires

A recognized leader, litigator, innovator and financial modeler, Paul Fires maintains deep roots within multi-decade relationships across a variety of regional, national, and internationally based clients. Among the first lawyers to bring a holistic, metric skill set to client advising across a diverse set of caseloads, Paul combines his exceptional knowledge of the litigation playing field with an essential understanding of reserving and overall litigation financial goals. Paul’s experience as a litigator, business owner, and 11-year Chair of his mid-sized regional law firm gave him practical perspective into case management and handling, honed his advising skills, and polished both his trial strategies and courtroom effectiveness. His people skills, which are a natural outgrowth of running his law firm, have amplified his ability to promote productive relationships among carrier, third party administrator, employer, and broker, to the mutual advantage of each. In recognition of his skills as a litigator and as a leader in his field, Paul has been named the US News and World Report/Best Lawyers® Philadelphia Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation – Employers, 2022. He also received this honor in 2020 and 2014. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Workers’ Compensation – Employers every year since 2007. Since 2009, Paul has been included in the Pennsylvania Edition of Super Lawyers Magazine, an honor given to the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Paul was named “2019 Best Law Firm Mentor” by The Legal Intelligencer. In his career, Paul has mentored scores of associates and partners from all corners and practices at Weber Gallagher. Among many aspects of his community service, Paul was selected to join the Penn Medicine Council for Discovery Science. This prestigious Board is comprised of University of Pennsylvania scientists and inventors, nationally influential business leaders, and capital funding specialists from a cross-section of American life. These individuals work together to nurture and develop breakthrough medical technologies designed to improve the health and life of human beings worldwide. Paul served as Firm Chair from 2008 until 2018 and currently serves as Firm Chair Emeritus, while never relinquishing his role as lawyer and practitioner.