Kevin W. Paul

I am an experienced trial attorney and associate at Dean Omar Branham Shirley LLP. I have practiced in the field of asbestos litigation since 2011. Prior to practicing law, I worked as a researcher and investigator in the field of asbestos and asbestos-containing products. This research gives me a unique perspective and complete understanding as to the exact type of work my clients performed and the manners in which they were exposed to asbestos.

I have obtained significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of my clients. I have tried numerous cases involving toxic torts and defective products in various jurisdictions across the country. I served as trial counsel in Kinseth v. Weil McLain, one of the largest verdicts in the state of Iowa, and in Keene v. 3M Company, another substantial verdict in the state of South Carolina. My most recent verdict was obtained in Greensboro, North Carolina. In October 2018, I served as trial counsel in Finch, et al v. BASF Catalysts, LLC, et al. obtaining one of the largest verdicts throughout the entire country for the year.

My pursuit of success for my clients is based on the true compassion I have for them. The sense of honor I feel to represent them motivates me to continue to fight and give my clients the voice they need to stand up for themselves.

University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, MD (2011), J.D. Honors: Cum Laude

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, (2005), B.A., Major: International Studies

State Bar of Maryland, 2011

American Association of Justice

Finch v. BASF Catalysts, LLC, Middle District of North Carolina, Greensboro (1:16-cv-01077-CCE-JEP)

Practice Area: Mesothelioma / Asbestos
Date: October 5, 2018
Outcome: Significant verdict for Plaintiff against Covil Corporation.

Description: Doc Finch contracted mesothelioma and ultimately died as a result of his cancer. Doc spent nearly his entire career working maintenance at the Firestone tire plant in Wilson, North Carolina.  Mr. Finch unknowingly was exposed to vast amounts of asbestos directly from the tire presses and the asbestos insulation that covered virtually the entire facility.  Doc left behind a beautiful wife, Ruth Ann, and a lovely family.

Keene v. CNA Holdings, LLC, Court of Common Pleas, Spartanburg, SC (2013-CP-26-7636)

Practice Area: Mesothelioma / Asbestos
Date: Oct 8, 2015
Outcome: Significant verdict for Plaintiff, including compensatory and punitive damages against CNA Holdings, Inc.

Description: Dennis Seay contracted mesothelioma and died as a result of exposure to asbestos while working as a maintenance man and millwright at the Hoechst Celanese plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The plaintiffs proved that Defendant knew that asbestos was deadly for decades yet never warned Mr. Seay of the dangers or took any precautions to protect him. The jury found that CNA Holdings, LLC was responsible and the cause of Mr. Seay’s death and awarded compensatory and punitive damages.

Kinseth v. Weil McLain Company, Iowa District Court for Wright County, Clarion, IA (LACV 022887)

Practice Area: Mesothelioma / Asbestos
Date: April 25, 2014
Outcome: Significant verdict for Plaintiff, including compensatory and punitive damages against Weil McLain Company.

Description: Larry Kinseth contracted mesothelioma and died as a result of exposure asbestos while working as a boiler install and repair-man throughout the State of Iowa.  He was exposed to asbestos numerous times for over 30 years. The plaintiffs proved that Weil McLain knew asbestos was deadly for decades, yet it never warned Mr. Kinseth of the dangers or took any precautions to protect him.  The jury found that Weil McLain was responsible and a cause of Mr. Kinseth’s death and awarded compensatory punitive damages.