John is a well-rounded pharmaceutical litigator with a wealth of experience in virtually every aspect of drug litigation. For nearly 15 years, John has dedicated his practice to defending pharmaceutical companies in product liability and other mass tort claims. Recently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of product liability, John has managed and handled virtually every aspect of tort litigation, from developing responsive pleading and removal strategies to final trial preparation and trial. He defends pharmaceutical companies in a variety of complex litigation matters across the country and has served as both lead and liaison counsel in significant multidistrict litigation proceedings involving hundreds of claimants. John’s ability and experience inform his pragmatic and client-driven approach to solving his clients’ problems.

    Education

    • State University of New York at Buffalo (B.S., magna cum laude, 1989)
      • Criminal Justice
    • University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 1993)
      • Valedictorian; Law Review
      • Roger Turrell Memorial Scholarship Recipient

    Bar Admissions

    • Ohio
    • Kentucky
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

    Professional Affiliations

    • Ohio State Bar Association
    • Cincinnati Bar Association
    • Kentucky Bar Association

    Awards & Honors

    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2020-2026); Commercial Litigation (2021-2026)

John R. Ipsaro

John is a well-rounded pharmaceutical litigator with a wealth of experience in virtually every aspect of drug litigation. For nearly 15 years, John has dedicated his practice to defending pharmaceutical companies in product liability and other mass tort claims. Recently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of product liability, John has managed and handled virtually every aspect of tort litigation, from developing responsive pleading and removal strategies to final trial preparation and trial. He defends pharmaceutical companies in a variety of complex litigation matters across the country and has served as both lead and liaison counsel in significant multidistrict litigation proceedings involving hundreds of claimants. John’s ability and experience inform his pragmatic and client-driven approach to solving his clients’ problems.