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Atty. Kevin E. Irwin

Atty. Kevin E. Irwin

Kevin Irwin’s practice is focused on the representation of parties in large mass tort bankruptcy proceedings. He is lead counsel to the trustees of nine mass tort settlement trusts, including, the Celotex, Armstrong World Industries, and UNR trusts.

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Profile Summary

About Kevin E. Irwin at a glance

Kevin E. Irwin is an attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practforg at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kevin Irwin’s practice is focused on the representation of parties in large mass tort bankruptcy proceedings
  • He is lead counsel to the trustees of nine mass tort settlement trusts, including, the Celotex, Armstrong World Industries, and UNR trusts
  • He has represented creditor groups and court appointed representatives of future claimants in major mass tort bankruptcy proceedings, including, the Eagle Pitcher Industries, Wallace & Gale, Dow Corning, Babcock & Wilcox, and G-I Holdings Corp. cases
  • Kevin also represents secured and unsecured commercial creditors in insolvency related matters inside and outside bankruptcy proceedings
  • He regularly appears in bankruptcy courts throughout the nation
  • Kevin served as a law clerk to Honorable John M. Manos, U.S
  • District Judge, Northern District of Ohio from 1977-1978

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practforg law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Kevin E. Irwin's law office located?
Kevin E. Irwin's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Kevin E. Irwin go to law school?
Kevin E. Irwin earned their education at (J.D., 1977).
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What awards or recognition has Kevin E. Irwin receiandd?
Kevin E. Irwin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers; Best Lawyers in America — Named to Ohio Super Lawyers.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named to Ohio Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Cincy Leading Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Cincinnati)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Cincinnati)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

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