Allan Berger

Allan Berger is the founder and driving force behind Allan Berger & Associates, P.L.C., a New Orleans-based law firm he established in 1975. For more than four decades, he has built a distinguished career representing individuals and families in complex, high-stakes litigation against insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and major corporations. His practice is grounded in a clear and enduring principle: that everyday people deserve—and can achieve—parity with powerful corporate defendants in the courtroom through skilled, determined advocacy.

Mr. Berger’s extensive trial experience spans a wide range of personal injury matters, including automobile accidents, maritime claims, product liability, medical malpractice, and large-scale pharmaceutical litigation. He has played an active role in numerous high-profile mass tort cases, including litigation involving including Fen-Phen, breast implants, Vioxx, Roundup, and the ongoing Zantac and talcum powder litigation. His work in these complex matters reflects both a deep understanding of evolving medical and scientific issues and a relentless commitment to client outcomes. His courtroom successes have earned recognition in regional media, including coverage in the Times-Picayune.

A respected figure within the legal community, Mr. Berger has received numerous professional distinctions. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys for his work in medical malpractice, and he has been consistently recognized among the top attorneys in Louisiana. His honors include selection to Louisiana Super Lawyers since 2010, designation as a New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyer, inclusion among The Best Lawyers in Louisiana, and recognition in The Best Lawyers in America.

Mr. Berger earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1971 and his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 1974. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts, as well as before the United States Supreme Court.

Through decades of litigation, Allan Berger & Associates, P.L.C. has established a reputation for tenacity, experience, and results—serving as a steadfast advocate for clients facing some of the most formidable opponents in the legal system.

Cases We Handle

  • Pharmaceutical Litigation

    Injured as a result of the negligence of others? We are here to help.

  • Personal Injury

    At the same time, your legal team manages the complexities of the claim.

  • Product Liability

    Manufacturers of faulty products are in our crosshairs.

  • Insurance Recovery

    Our firm seeks compensation and helps process insurance claims promptly.

Professional Societies And Affiliations

  • Diplomate – American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
  • Member – New Orleans Bar Association – since 1990
  • Member – Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers – since 1984
  • Member – Louisiana State Bar Association – since 1981
  • Member – Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association – since 1980
  • Member – American Bar Association – since 1976
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers
  • Jefferson Bar Association Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association Medical Malpractice Committee- 1985 – 1986
  • Sections on Law Practice Management; Entertainment and Sports Industries; Litigation
  • Member – Association of Trial Lawyers of America – since 1980
  • Associate Professor – Tulane Law School Trial Advocacy Program
  • Served as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Breast Implant Class Action
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Admitted To Practice

  • U.S.D.C. – Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S.D.C. – Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S.D.C. – Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana (1974)

Education

  • Oklahoma University (B.A) – 1971 Norman, OK
  • Loyola Law School (J.D..) – 1974 New Orleans, LA

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