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Irene McLafferty — Petitioner Attorney, U.S. Vaccine Court

Petitioner attorney U.S. Court of Federal Claims · Office of Special Masters Last verified
Cases filed
2
Comp rate
100%
Total awarded
$325K
Years active
2014–2025
FirmsMess and Associates, P.C. (1) · Messa and Associates, P.C. (1)
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VICP practice summary

Irene McLafferty is a petitioner attorney with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Office of Special Masters, who has filed 2 petitions in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) between 2014 and 2025. Cases filed by Irene McLafferty have resulted in $325K in total compensation awards (100% compensation rate across all petitions). Practice has been associated with Mess and Associates, P.C., as well as Messa and Associates, P.C..

Frequently asked questions about Irene McLafferty

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How do I find a good VICP lawyer?
Most petitioners hire counsel because the program's evidentiary burden, expert-witness requirements, and procedural rules are complex. Reasonable attorney fees in VICP cases are paid by the program — not by the petitioner — under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e)(1), so engaging counsel does not reduce a successful petitioner's recovery. You can submit a free inquiry → to have your case forwarded to attorneys with VICP experience, or browse this index to research individual attorneys' case histories.
Who is Irene McLafferty?
Irene McLafferty is a petitioner attorney with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Office of Special Masters, who represents petitioners in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP Registry shows 2 petitions filed by Irene McLafferty between 2014 and 2025.
How many VICP cases has Irene McLafferty filed?
Irene McLafferty has filed 2 petitions in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program according to the VICP Registry. Of these, 2 resulted in compensation, for an overall compensation rate of 100%.
What is Irene McLafferty's VICP compensation rate?
Irene McLafferty's overall compensation rate across all VICP petitions is 100% (2 compensated cases out of 2 total).
What is the total amount awarded in cases filed by Irene McLafferty?
Cases filed by Irene McLafferty have resulted in $325K in total compensation awards from the U.S. Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This figure reflects only awards visible in published Court of Federal Claims decisions; settlements with non-public terms are not included.
What law firm is Irene McLafferty associated with?
Irene McLafferty has been associated with Mess and Associates, P.C., Messa and Associates, P.C. in cases filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
FiledDecidedPetitionerAttorneyFirm Age at VaccinationVaccineCondition OutcomeSpecial MasterAward
2017-08-222025-09-23Doris DiPonzianoIrene McLaffertyMess and Associates, P.C.79.0yPrevnar 13 (pneumococcal conjuGuillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)compensatedThomas L. Gowen$250,000
2011-09-062014-08-12Sandra McCrayIrene McLaffertyMessa and Associates, P.C.–influenzabrachial neuritis, and/or complex regional pain syndrome, ancompensatedDenise K. Vowell$75,000