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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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.
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- 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
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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 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 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 →
Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →
Robert E. "Bob" Kerrigan, Jr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →
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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