Paulina do Amaral, Environmental Attorney in New York
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
PartneratLieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
New, NY
Practicing environmental in New York since 1997.
- 29+
- Years practicing
- 9
- Bar admissions
Practices in
Are you Paulina do Amaral?
This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.
Quick answer
Paulina do Amaral is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Environmental, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Paulina has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 29 years
- Known for
- Environmental · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Environmental, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from New York, NY.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Paulina do Amaral: Paulina do Amaral is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Environmental, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Paulina has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Paulina do Amaral
Paulina concentrates on environmental, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Paulina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental
View other Environmental attorneys
Personal Injury
View other Personal Injury attorneys
Product Liability
View other Product Liability attorneys
Environmental cases in New York
Paulina takes environmental matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Paulina agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New York
Paulina takes personal injury matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Paulina agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New York
Paulina takes product liability matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Paulina agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Paulina do Amaral — Over 29 years of New York environmental experience
Paulina do Amaral is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Environmental, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Paulina has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
With over 25 years of experience, Paulina do Amaral is a partner in Lieff Cabraser’s New York office and a senior member of the firm’s Mass Tort and Injury Practice Team. Paulina represents individuals, groups and classes in complex, multi-party litigation in state and federal courts and in multidistrict litigation throughout the U.S. Paulina’s current work includes representation of government entities in one of the largest pieces of civil litigation in history, In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, in which she serves as a leader of the Law and Briefing Committee and on the Expert Oversight Committee.
Paulina has dedicated her career to achieving justice for individuals injured by dangerous and defective products and other corporate wrongdoing against some of the largest corporations in the world. With vast specific experience in the area of pharmaceutical litigation, Paulina has represented thousands of individuals, successfully recovering millions of dollars on their behalf, in cases involving drugs such as Actos, Zofran, Baycol, Rezulin, and Fen-Phen, and other health products such as talc products, defective surgical mesh, and an infant food thickener given to premature infants who were either killed or suffered lifelong harm. Paulina also served on the bellwether trial team in the Yaz and Yasmin birth control drug injuries case that was weeks from trial when the entire litigation settled.
In addition to her pharmaceutical and health product experience, Paulina’s past work includes environmental and 9/11 injury litigation. Working on behalf of more than 500 individuals in Eastern Kentucky, she successfully resolved claims arising from an October 2000 coal sludge disaster . Paulina also served as lead pro bono counsel on behalf of seven victims and their decedents in hearings before the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund arising out of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. The combined awards obtained were in excess of $5 million.
In 2019, Paulina was named to the Board of Trustees of the UC College of the Law, San Francisco.
Publications/Presentations
•Panelist, “Opioids Litigation,” HarrisMartin MDL Conference, July 2025
•Panelist, “The Opioid Crisis in America: Exploring the Legal Solutions,” American Association for Justice Winter Convention, February 2024
•Speaker, “Update: Lessons from the Opioid Litigation,” American Association for Justice Annual Convention, July 2023
•Panelist, “Litigating Class Actions Conference,” Law Seminars International, November 11, 2020
•Faculty Member, “Mass Tort MDL Certificate Program,” Duke Law School Bolch Judicial Institute, November 9, 2020
•Speaker, “Career Advice Panel Part I: The Traditional Path,” UC College of the Law, San Francisco, October 29, 2020
•Co-Chair, HarrisMartin Opioid Litigation Conference, San Francisco, February 2018
•“Rapid Response: Opioid Litigation, ” American Association for Justice Seminar, September 2017
•Co-Author, “Class Actions Fairness Act of 2005,” California Litigation, Vol. 18, No. 3, 2005
Honors & Awards
•Selected for inclusion by peers in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of “Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs,” 2017-2026
•“Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers,” Lawdragon, 2024-2026
•“Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America,” Lawdragon, 2026
•“Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2019-2026
•“Super Lawyer for New York Metro,” Super Lawyers, 2024, 2025
•Legal 500 recommended lawyer, LegalEase, 2013
In the News
•April 24, 2026
19 Lieff Cabraser Lawyers Named to the 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers” Guide
•February 17, 2026
30 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2026
•October 30, 2025
21 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
•September 8, 2025
Twenty-Seven Lieff Cabraser Partners Named to 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America” List
•August 21, 2025
36 Lieff Cabraser Lawyers Named to 2026 Best Lawyers Listings
How Paulina handles environmental matters
With over 25 years of experience, Paulina do Amaral is a partner in Lieff Cabraser’s New York office and a senior member of the firm’s Mass Tort and Injury Practice Team. Paulina represents individuals, groups and classes in complex, multi-party litigation in state and federal courts and in multidistrict litigation throughout the U.S. Paulina’s current work includes representation of government…
The kind of cases Paulina takes
Paulina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental, personal injury, and product liability matters across New York.
Credentials
Paulina do Amaral's legal education and bar admissions
University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. National Moot Court Competition Team University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. Law Journal: Hastings Constitutional
—
University of Rochester
B.A. University · 1988
Jurisdictions
Paulina's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2020 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2008 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2008 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2007 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2004 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2004 · ACTIVE
California
1998 · ACTIVE
New York
1997 · ACTIVE
Paulina studied at — in University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. National Moot Court Competition Team University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. Law Journal: Hastings Constitutional and B.A. University in University of Rochester.
Law school and academic background
Paulina completed — in University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. National Moot Court Competition Team University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. Law Journal: Hastings Constitutional and B.A. University in University of Rochester. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Paulina runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Paulina do Amaral's office in New York
Paulina's primary office is at 250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10013. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Open in Google MapsClient feedback
Client reviews of Paulina do Amaral
Paulina has not yet collected verified client reviews on LawyersListed. Reviews here are all from confirmed clients; anonymous ratings are moderated out.
No reviews yet
Only verified clients who have consulted with Paulina do Amaral can leave a review.
Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Paulina do Amaral — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Paulina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Paulina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Paulina's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Paulina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Paulina
Paulina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Paulina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Paulina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Paulina do Amaral
How much does it cost to hire Paulina for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Paulina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Paulina offer a free consultation?
Paulina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Paulina's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Paulina's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in New York typically take?
Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Paulina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Paulina take my case if I'm outside New York?
Paulina is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Paulina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Paulina?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Paulina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Paulina accepting new environmental clients right now?
Paulina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
Paulina handles environmental matters throughout New York. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.
More counsel
Other top-rated environmental attorneys in New York
If Paulina's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these environmental attorneys in New York handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.
