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24 distinguished attorneys in New Orleans, Louisiana, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Anthony Irpino

Personal Injury Law

2216 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Since 1996, when he founded Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm, Anthony Irpino has been a creative and energetic advocate of victim’s rights in difficult and complex liability cases, helping to earn plaintiffs more than $350 million in settlements. He has fourteen years of experience working on behalf of plaintiffs, focusing on complex litigation in areas such as nursing home abuse, wrongful deaths, and Jones Act/Maritime law. Anthony has a reputation as a leader in class action litigation, serving as class counsel for plaintiffs in more than forty (40) class action, multi-district litigation and mass joinder lawsuits involving pharmaceutical litigation, Hurricane Katrina, chemical releases, explosions, fires, contaminations and evacuations, among many others. Because of his devotion to class action procedure, Anthony is an expert in strategic matters related to class actions and mass joinder cases. In most class actions he’s been involved in, Anthony has served in leadership roles of leading discovery, obtaining class certification, initiating and overseeing the Proof of Claim Process, and trial work. Anthony has been class counsel in five (5) class action cases that have been tried to judgment. Of particular note is a chemical leak case, in Re: New Orleans Train Car Leak and Fire Litigation, which resulted in a 3.35 billion dollar judgment. Additionally, in a train derailment and evacuation case, Mary Self, et al. v. Illinois Central Railroad, Anthony was co-lead trial attorney, arguing the case before a jury and winning a favorable judgment for his clients.

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Environmental Law

1525 Religious St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Barry J. Cooper, Jr. practices: Aviation Law, Bankruptcy, Business Transactions, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Estates & Trusts, Pharmaceutical Litigation. Mr Cooper is licensed to practice in: Louisiana, Texas, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana.

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Barry J. Cooper Jr.

Environmental Law

1525 Religious St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Barry J. Cooper, Jr. practices: Aviation Law, Bankruptcy, Business Transactions, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Estates & Trusts, Pharmaceutical Litigation. Mr Cooper is licensed to practice in: Louisiana, Texas, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana.

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Carlos Hornbrook

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

700 South Peters Street, 315, New Orleans, LA 70130

Carlos J Hornbrook has had over twenty years of experience as a stockbroker and financial advisor. He has the financial and legal expertise to help you prepare a proper estate plan that will meet your needs to protect your family. Carlos J. Hornbrook is license to practice law in the State of Louisiana and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

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Carol A. Newman

Real Estate Law

813 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA

Carol A. Newman, Attorney at law, was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, a magna cum laude graduate from the University of New Orleans, and a 1984 Loyola Law School graduate receiving her juris doctorate degree. Ms. Newman began her private law practice in 1985 and has obtained extensive experience in the area of real estate law, providing closing services from a wide range of clients, such as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Port of New Orleans, Habitat for Humanity, Neighborhood Development Foundation, the Housing Authority of New Orleans, numerous community development foundations, and thousands of residential and commercial real estate transactions. Because of her 37 years of experience and her commitment to the integrity of the law, Attorney Newman has been recognized by several State Courts as an expert witness in the area of real estate law. She has been a faculty member at numerous continuing legal education seminars speaking on such topics as "Wills and Estate Planning"... "How to Prepare a HUD-1 Settlement Statement"... "Real Estate Closings," etc... Ms. Newman also has extensive experience in the area of Wills and Estates. Attorney Newman litigates cases involving real estate, wills, the administration of estates, interdictions, tutorships, and related matters. Ms. Newman is also the owner of Newman Title Insurance Agency a full service to the agency for 34 years and is a licensed title insurance agent for First AmericanTitle Insurance Company and WFG National title Insurance Company, providing title insurance coverage to thousands of homeowners and businesses throughout the State of Louisiana. Attorney Newman is very active in the local community. She is a 2012 - 2013 National Top Ten Business Woman for the American Business Women's Association and a board member of the ABWA/LeCapitale Chapter (Baton Rouge), a c ommittee chair for the ABWA Crescent City Connnections League (New Orleans), a member of the Louisiana Land Title Association, a member of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Title Attorneys and a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Carol A. Newman, a Professional Law Corporation has a very professional legal team that includes experienced attorneys, as well as friendly and knowledgeable legal and notarial assistants. Her law firm understands the intricacies of family relationships and the importance of insuring a flawless and enjoyable experience for both buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction. The firm provides legal services for real estate, wills and estate planning designed to meet you and your family's needs. Her law firm also handles litigation that may arise to clear any real estate title issues and any adversarial issues that may arise during the probate process. Ms. Newman can even provide title insurance on any real estate transactions done at her law firm. Carol Newman Attorney at law has one goal - to provide you and your loved ones with well-deserved peace of mind.

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