Paulina Do Amaral

Paulina Do Amaral: Leading Mass Tort Litigation Attorney in New York

For over 25 years, Paulina Do Amaral has been a dedicated advocate for individuals and groups facing complex legal challenges. As a partner at Lieff Cabraser’s New York office and a senior member of the firm’s Mass Tort and Injury Practice Team, she specializes in representing clients in significant, multi-party litigation across state and federal courts, including multidistrict litigation throughout the United States. Paulina’s unwavering commitment to justice stems from a deep understanding of corporate wrongdoing and a relentless pursuit of compensation for those harmed by dangerous products and systemic negligence.

Paulina's current work is particularly impactful, leading the Law and Briefing Committee and serving on the Expert Oversight Committee within the landmark In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation – one of the largest civil litigation cases in history. This role showcases her strategic leadership and meticulous approach to navigating the intricacies of massive, multi-party claims.

Her extensive experience has established her as a go-to legal counsel for individuals injured by pharmaceutical and health-related products. She has successfully represented thousands of plaintiffs in cases involving a wide range of products, including those related to Actos, Zofran, Baycol, Rezulin, and Fen-Phen, as well as talc products, defective surgical mesh, and infant food thickeners. Paulina’s track record includes recovering millions of dollars on behalf of her clients, demonstrating her effectiveness in securing favorable outcomes even against some of the largest corporations in the world.

Notably, Paulina played a crucial role in the Yaz and Yasmin birth control drug injury settlement, serving as a key member of the bellwether trial team that ultimately secured a resolution weeks before trial. This achievement highlights her ability to strategically guide complex litigation towards successful outcomes.

Beyond her pharmaceutical expertise, Paulina’s legal career has encompassed diverse areas of litigation. She has represented more than 500 individuals in Eastern Kentucky following the devastating 2000 coal sludge disaster, successfully resolving claims arising from this critical environmental incident. Furthermore, she provided invaluable pro bono counsel to seven victims and their decedents in hearings before the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, securing awards in excess of $5 million. These cases underscore Paulina’s dedication to serving her community and advocating for those in need.

In 2019, Paulina’s contributions were recognized with her appointment to the Board of Trustees of the UC College of the Law, San Francisco, further solidifying her position as a leading legal scholar and thought leader.

Practice Areas:

Paulina’s expertise spans a variety of critical legal areas:

• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
• Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
• Environmental Law

Education & Credentials:

Paulina is a highly respected and accomplished legal professional with a distinguished background:

• Awards & Recognition: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2018, Super Lawyer for New York Metro (2024), Legal 500 recommended lawyer (LegalEase, 2013), Selected for inclusion by peers in Best Attorney USA, Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America (2026), Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2019-2025), Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers (2024).
• Affiliations: Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2018
• Location: New York, State: New York, Country: United States

If you’ve been injured by a defective product or corporate negligence, Paulina Do Amaral is a dedicated and experienced legal advocate committed to achieving justice and securing the compensation you deserve. Contact her today to discuss your case and explore your legal options. She offers strategic litigation services and robust legal counsel to individuals seeking redress for serious harm.