James B. Irwin
Member
jirwin@irwinllc.com504.310.2105
Profile
Jim concentrates his practice on pharmaceutical and medical device liability, mass torts, and complex litigation. He serves as national, regional, and local counsel for major pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer products companies. Jim has extensive experience in products liability, insurance defense, construction litigation, commercial litigation, and labor relations where he has represented and advised union management at all administrative, trial, and appellate levels.
Areas of Practice
Complex Litigation; Pharmaceutical & Medical Device; Products Liability; Casualty; Insurance; Litigation Management; Environmental & Toxic Tort; Business Litigation
Education
J.D., Case Western Reserve University Law School (1973)
B.A., Kenyon College (1969)
Admissions
Louisiana, 1974
Ohio, 1973
Courts
Louisiana state courts
Ohio state courts
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
United States District Court Middle District of Louisiana
United States District Court Western District of Louisiana
Affiliations
American College of Trial Lawyers
Federal Bar Association
Louisiana State Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
International Association of Defense Counsel
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
American Board of Trial Advocates
American Bar Association
