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Gordon J. McKernan 
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Partner
phone 225-910-8342
877-247-3310 (Toll Free)
fax 225-926-1202
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Gordon McKernan graduated with his law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1992.  Shortly thereafter, he joined McKernan Law Firm and has been practicing law ever since.  He is the managing partner with the firm and his primary area of practice is representing 'ordinary people' who have been injured because of another's disregard.  Gordon practices in all Louisiana Courts, Mississippi Courts and Texas State Courts.  Gordon has been involved in a wide variety of personal injury claims including 18 wheeler accidents, car wrecks, drunk driving accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, vehicle rollovers, offshore and maritime cases, wrongful death cases, and personal injury cases that have involved injuries such as brain injuries, amputations, fractures, burns and various disk injuries.  He has represented thousands of clients throughout the state of Louisiana in cities such as Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Monroe, New Orleans and Gonzales.  Gordon has personally handled over 30 cases with a verdict value in excess of $1,000,000.

Gordon is married to his high school sweetheart, Shannon, and they have four children.  Gordon is actively involved with his family and church.  He enjoys reading, travelling, hunting, fishing, exercising and coaching his children's sports teams. 

Year Joined Organization:
1992
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Louisiana, 1992
Texas, 1993
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 1992
U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 1992
U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 1992
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1993
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1993
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1993
U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi, 1997
U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi, 1997
Education:
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1992
J.D.
Honors: Moot Court


Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1989
B.A.


Published Works:
Special Tools for Selecting the Right Jury, National Business Institute, Winning Strategies for Jury Selection in Louisiana, June, 1998


Planning Voir Dire, National Business Institute, Winning Strategies for Jury Selection in Louisiana, June, 1998


Update of the Wrongful Death Law, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Updates and Winning with the Masters, December, 1996


Overview of the Wrongful Death Law, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Post-legislative Retreat, July, 1996


Overview and Update of Wrongful Death Law, National Business Institute, June, 1996


Trial of the Wrongful Death Case, National Business Institute, June, 1996


McKernan's Louisiana Personal Injury Reporter, Lawyer's Cooperative Publishing Co., 1995


McKernan's Louisiana Personal Injury Reporter, Lawyer's Cooperative Publishing Co., 1994


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Winning Strategies for Jury Selection in Louisiana, National Business Institute, Baton Rouge, LA, 1998


Preparation for Trial, Personal Injury and Litigation Seminar, Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1997


Update of Wrongful Death Law, Updates and Winning with the Masters, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, New Orleans, LA, 1996


Overview of Wrongful Death Law, Post-Legislative Retreat, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Carmel, CA, 1996


Trying the Wrongful Death Case in Louisiana, National Business Institute, Baton Rouge, LA, 1996


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Member


Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
Member


Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, 1994 - 1996
Executive Council


Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, 1997 - 1999
Board of Governors


Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member


American Association for Justice
Member


Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Member


Fraternities/Sororities:
Gamma Beta Phi