Atty. Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr.

Atty. Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr.

Robert Kerrigan gives careful consideration and personal attention to his clients and their problems. After an exhaustive review of case materials, he counsels clients to set forth a plan of action in order to get to a resolution point in a case.

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Profile Summary

About Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. at a glance

Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. is a personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Deutsch Kerrigan LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1969) and Spring Hill College (—, 1964). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert Kerrigan gives careful consideration and personal attention to his clients and their problems
  • After an exhaustive review of case materials, he counsels clients to set forth a plan of action in order to get to a resolution point in a case
  • He defends personal injury claims, including certified class actions and cases involving catastrophic events
  • He has experience defending cases involving industrial explosions and accidents, toxic exposure claims, product defect allegations, and aviation, trucking, and other transportation-related litigation
  • Among his many cases in defending professionals against claims for damages are several claims involving insurance brokers in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
  • In one case, he obtained dismissal of an insurance broker in litigation with claims exceeding 18 million dollars, proving that the broker placed proper coverage
  • Dating back to the 1980s, Bob achieved one of his most notable verdicts representing Pan American Airlines and the United States Government as lead trial counsel in the defense of an airline accident just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana where over 200 lawsuits were involved
  • After graduating college, he completed basic Officer, Airborne & Ranger training in the United States Army, Infantry, retiring as a Captain in 1973
  • When not defending his clients, Mr. Kerrigan enjoys time with his family, friends, hunting and on the golf course

Practice Areas Explained

Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Class Action

Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

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 Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr.

Where is Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr.'s law office located?
Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr.'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 Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. handle?
Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. go to law school?
Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (—, 1964).
How can I contact Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. 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 Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. received?
Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1969
Spring Hill College
- 1964

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal: Product Liability Defense 2017, 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners, "Notable Practitioner," 2009-2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans CityBusiness "Leadership in Law" Hall of Fame - 2008, 2009, 2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (New Orleans)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (New Orleans)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana

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