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
