Atty. Jennifer Adams

Atty. Jennifer Adams

Since competing in Mock Trial tournaments in high school, Jennifer Adams has been hooked on the law. A naturally gifted communicator, Jennifer takes her clients’ best interests into consideration when completing difficult, but sometimes necessary, negotiations.

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Profile Summary

About Jennifer Adams at a glance

Jennifer Adams is a product liability and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Deutsch Kerrigan LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana. Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 1999) and The University of Alabama (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Since competing in Mock Trial tournaments in high school, Jennifer Adams has been hooked on the law
  • A naturally gifted communicator, Jennifer takes her clients’ best interests into consideration when completing difficult, but sometimes necessary, negotiations
  • Her love of triaging complex cases, whether defending cancer claims related to alleged asbestos exposure in the work place or "take-home" exposure claims, keeps Jennifer working hard to meet her clients’ needs
  • Jennifer is the chair of the Toxic Tort and Environmental Department at Deutsch Kerrigan and has successfully litigated and secured favorable outcomes in thousands of occupational exposure claims in state and federal courts
  • Jennifer is a frequent speaker at national conferences, including the Defense Research Institute and American Conference Institute’s National Advanced Forum, on asbestos claims & litigation
  • She leads discussions and panels covering the latest in trends products liability, cannabis law, work place exposures, and talcum powder issues
  • She is a native New Orleanian who loves photography, spending time with her family, and being at the beach

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer Adams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jennifer Adams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jennifer Adams

Where is Jennifer Adams's law office located?
Jennifer Adams's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Deutsch Kerrigan LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer Adams handle?
Jennifer Adams focuses on product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Jennifer Adams go to law school?
Jennifer Adams earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Jennifer Adams for a consultation?
You can contact Jennifer Adams directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jennifer Adams received?
Jennifer Adams's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University New Orleans
- 1999
B.A.
The University of Alabama
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Inside New Orleans Readers’ Favorite Elite Lawyer, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating™
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans CityBusiness Ones to Watch: Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans Magazine's "Top Lawyers" List, 2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Thomson Reuters "Louisiana Rising Stars" List, 2012-2014
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana

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