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Founded in 1926, Deutsch Kerrigan strives to be an outstanding provider of legal service with office

Deutsch Kerrigan is a premier regional law firm concentrating in legal counseling and complex, high-stakes litigation from offices in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Gulfport, Mississippi. We are on the forefront of the industries we serve and pride ourselves on unwavering responsiveness to client needs. Deutsch Kerrigan consists of approximately 60 legal counselors and trial attorneys practicing primarily in the following areas:

• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation & Transactions
• Construction Law
• Labor & Employment Law
• Marine & Energy Law
• Professional Liability Law
• Toxic Tort & Environmental Law

Our clients include local, national and international businesses, ranging in size from Fortune 500 companies to small, emerging businesses. We also represent state and local governmental bodies, non-profit organizations, and individuals. We work with insurance companies, manufacturers, contractors, real estate developers, financial institutions, airline companies, architects and engineers, oil and gas explorations companies, and marine businesses, among others. The firm utilizes creative alternatives to traditional litigation procedures through the use of ad hoc judges, arbitrators, and mediators in the resolution of matters. We have also promoted the use of mini-trials or selected issue resolution to bring reality and practicality to complicated cases. The firm was founded in New Orleans in 1926 by Eberhard Deutsch and Emmett Kerrigan. They were discerning advocates who demanded the utmost clarity and precision of the firm’s lawyers. In 1951, Eberhard Deutsch countered an opposing 1,450-page brief with 11 pages of tightly reasoned argument—and won a landmark catastrophic damages case before the United States Supreme Court. This legend resonates in our contemporary legal practice: we are problem-solvers, applying enduring principles of craft to serve clients effectively and efficiently. For the fifth consecutive year, Deutsch Kerrigan was named to the U.S. News & World Report as a 2015 “Best Law Firm” with honors in all three Tiers in 13 different practice areas. The firm has been awarded an “AV Preeminent” Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

10/30/2026

Our offices got into the Halloween spirit with a little friendly competition!

Our New Orleans office brought out some seriously creative costumes for our annual Halloween Costume Contest, and the competition was fierce! Congratulations to our winners: 1st Place: Richard Simmons; 2nd Place: Hershey's Kiss (who even came with his own soundtrack - Hall & Oates' "Kiss Is on My List"!); 3rd Place: Baby Doll; Honorable Mention: Dracula!

Meanwhile, our Gulfport office showed off its creativity with its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest, featuring some impressive (and hilarious!) entries. Take a look at our Gulfport pumpkins and tell us... which one gets your vote?

From clever costumes to creative pumpkins, our teams certainly know how to have a little fun!

10/29/2026

We are currently seeking a paralegal to join our firm. Minimum of 5 years of defense required. Billing experience preferred.

If you are interested in growing with us, we would love to hear from you. More information: https://www.deutschkerrigan.com/careers/current-openings

10/22/2026

We're excited to be a sponsor of The Blueprint Conference 2026 and look forward to joining construction industry professionals from across the region. Thank you for the opportunity to support this year's event!

Deutsch Kerrigan joins The Blueprint Conference 2026 as a first-time Nails Sponsor.

Founded in New Orleans in 1926, Deutsch Kerrigan provides business and litigation services to regional, national, and international clients, with experience spanning construction and design, commercial litigation, insurance, professional liability, transportation, and more. This year also marks a major milestone for the firm as Deutsch Kerrigan celebrates its 100th anniversary.

We’re grateful to Deutsch Kerrigan for supporting The Blueprint Conference and helping us bring together professionals from across the region’s construction community.

Learn more about Deutsch Kerrigan at deutschkerrigan.com.

Register for The Blueprint Conference: thebpconference.com/register

10/13/2026

No attorney succeeds alone. In this installment of our video series, Jerry Glas reflects on one of the most valuable lessons he learned throughout his career: the importance of learning from those around you.

From mentors and colleagues to the next generation of attorneys, Jerry shares how observing different strengths, approaches and perspectives helped shape his own path. His message is simple but powerful: take what you learn from others, make it your own and continue growing throughout your career.

09/28/2026

Celebrating 100 years and looking ahead to "The Next Lap."

Our firm's Annual Attorney Retreat was a chance to celebrate a pretty incredible milestone - Deutsch Kerrigan’s 100th anniversary and everything still to come.

Our attorneys and their families spent the weekend at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama, with family fun, cocktails, attorney programming and plenty of time together outside the office. We wrapped it all up with a formal dinner and a dance floor that definitely got some use!

It was a great weekend to look back at the people and moments that got us here, enjoy where we are today, and get excited about The Next Lap.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and made the weekend such a fun one!

09/15/2026

What does it mean to spend more than 40 years with one firm? In this edition of our video series, Duris Holmes reflects on the career he has built at Deutsch Kerrigan. His story is a reminder that a firm's legacy is not measured only in years, but in the people who dedicate their careers to serving others and contributing to something larger than themselves. Thank you, Duris, for four decades of commitment to Deutsch Kerrigan and its clients.

08/26/2026

What sets a Deutsch Kerrigan attorney apart? According to partner Kelly Theard, it starts with preparation. As part of our video series, Kelly reflects on the firm's longstanding commitment to being the most prepared people in the room. It's a standard that has helped earn clients' trust for 100 years and continues to guide the firm's work every day.

08/18/2026

For 100 years, Deutsch Kerrigan has measured success not by the cases we handle, but by the results we achieve for our clients and the relationships we build along the way.

In this installment of our video series, Ted Le Clercq and Justine Ware discuss the client-first mindset that has defined the firm for generations. They share why understanding clients' goals, earning their trust and delivering exceptional service remain at the heart of everything we do.

The legal landscape may change, but our commitment to helping clients succeed continues to be the foundation of Deutsch Kerrigan's legacy.

08/07/2026

We loved seeing our Sponsor-A-Stud project come together for White Linen Night! Thank you to New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity for giving our attorneys and staff such a fun and meaningful way to get creative. Even better knowing these colorful studs will eventually become part of Habitat homes in our community.

08/04/2026

Catherine Filippi - 2026 Frank L. Maraist Award Finalist

Address

755 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA
70130

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15045815141

Website

http://www.deutschkerrigan.com/

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