Anthony Irpino

Founding Partner

Since founding Irpino Law Firm in 1999, Anthony Irpino has dedicated his career to advocating for individuals and families harmed by negligence. With decades of experience handling complex personal injury, mass tort, and class action litigation, he has helped recover billions of dollars for clients while building a reputation as a trusted leader in high-stakes litigation.

Anthony represents clients in both individual injury claims and large-scale national cases involving defective drugs, dangerous products, and catastrophic events. His extensive experience has led courts and fellow attorneys across the country to appoint him to numerous leadership positions in multidistrict litigations (MDLs), particularly in matters involving privilege, confidentiality, and litigation strategy.

National Leadership in Complex Litigation

Throughout his career, Anthony has served in leadership roles in many nationally recognized mass tort and class action cases, including:

• Chair of the Privilege and Confidentiality Committees in MDL 2804 – In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation
• Plaintiffs' Steering Committee Member and Chair of the Privilege Committee in the Invokana, Benicar, and Xarelto MDLs
• Trial Team Member and Chair of the Privilege and Confidentiality Committees in the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Litigation
• Plaintiffs' Steering Committee Member in the Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Litigation
• Co-Lead Counsel in multiple Louisiana state court class actions
• Leadership roles in the Fosamax and Vioxx Products Liability Litigations

His strategic leadership and litigation experience continue to make him a respected resource for attorneys nationwide handling complex and high-profile cases.

Honors & Recognition

Anthony's work has earned recognition from both the legal profession and his peers, including:

• Selected as a Super Lawyers® Louisiana attorney (2020–2024)
• Named among Best Lawyers® in Louisiana (2020–2021)
• Recognized as a New Orleans Top Lawyer (2023)
• Vice President of the A.P. Tureaud American Inn of Court (2021–2024)

Commitment to Service

Anthony believes that serving others extends beyond the courtroom.

He is actively involved with the New Orleans Mission, supporting programs that provide assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness and those working toward recovery. Through the firm's community involvement, Anthony also supports affordable housing initiatives, educational opportunities for children from low-income families, and programs that provide meals and clothing to those in need.

In addition to his legal and community work, Anthony proudly serves as a Captain in the Louisiana Army National Guard, reflecting his long-standing commitment to public service.

Bar Admissions

Anthony is admitted to practice before:

• Supreme Court of the United States
• Supreme Court of Louisiana
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana