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Gordon J. Mckernan
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Biography
Gordon McKernan is a Louisiana-based personal injury attorney and the owner/CEO of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys.
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is a Louisiana personal injury law firm committed to fighting for individuals and families whose lives have been upended by accidents. Originally founded in the early 1980s by the late Jerry McKernan, the firm was built on Christian values and a deep commitment to justice. Under the leadership of Gordon McKernan, who took over the firm in 2009, the firm has grown to more than 200 employees, 55 attorneys, and fourteen offices statewide.
The firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including auto and trucking accidents, wrongful death, workplace injuries, and more. With a relentless focus on securing full and fair compensation, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has recovered over $3 billion for its clients. Every case the firm takes on is guided by the same mission: to deliver the highest quality legal representation with compassion, integrity, and results. Get Gordon! Get It Done!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Car Accident
34%
Personal Injury
33%
Trucking Accident
33%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2026 2025 2024
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6
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 1 year
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 32 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Louisiana for 33 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
(225) 401-3337
Mobile
(225) 926-1202
Fax
4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Ste. 15, Metairie, LA, 70006
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(225) 401-3337
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(225) 926-1202
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2505 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA, 70508
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(225) 401-3337
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(225) 926-1202
Fax
1754 E 70th St., Shreveport, LA, 71105
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(225) 401-3337
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(225) 926-1202
Fax
3042 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA, 70601
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(225) 401-3337
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(225) 926-1202
Fax
2700 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA, 71201
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(225) 401-3337
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(225) 926-1202
Fax
901 W Thomas St., Hammond, LA, 70401
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(225) 401-3337
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(225) 926-1202
Fax
4207 Parliament Dr Suite A, Alexandria, LA, 71303
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(225) 888-8888
Fax
(225) 926-1202
Fax
163 Del Orleans Ave., Denham Springs, LA, 70726
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(225) 401-3337
Mobile
(225) 926-1202
Fax
4361 Main St., Zachary, LA, 70791
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Gordon J. Mckernan's Reviews
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525 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (104)
Personal Injury (75)
Car Accidents (41)
Insurance (20)
Workers Compensation (13)
Trucking Accident (3)
Debt Settlement (2)
Debt Collection (1)
Health Care (1)
Immigration (1)
Litigation (1)
Mediation (1)
Medical Malpractice (1)
Slip and Fall Accident (1)
Tax (1)
Transportation (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Jarrod | March 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Keith Accardo Excellent Attorney
Keith Accardo was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout my entire case. Always available for any questions or concerns I may have. Couldn’t recommend him more to anyone in need of a great attorney. Appreciate everything him and his team did for me.
Gordon Mckernan
Replied last March 19, 2026Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We’re glad to hear you had a great experience working with Keith. We truly appreciate your trust and wish you all the best moving forward. God bless!
Posted by Brandi | July 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident
Best Attorney and firm
I was in an accident involving a 18 wheeler accident. I knew immediately that I needed to hire an attorney and a firm with experience in big truck cases. I called attorney Gordon’s office of Lafayette and they assigned me to Tucker Nims. He reassured me that all I had to do was get better and he wou...
Gordon Mckernan
Replied last January 06, 2026Brandi, thank you for your 5-star review! We're thankful to hear you had a great experience with Tucker Nims at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys. Our team is dedicated to helping Louisiana clients rebuild their lives after accidents, and we’re always here for you. Thank you for choosing us. God Bless!
Posted by Ameenah | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Ryan Thibodeaux - Great Experience
I cannot recommend Ryan Thibodeaux and the Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys team enough! From start to finish, Ryan was professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to my case. He took the time to explain every step of the process and made sure I felt supported throughout. His expertise and atten...
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Replied last April 21, 2025Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that our team provided you with exceptional service. Our goal is to always treat our clients like family. God bless!
Posted by David | December 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
5+ stars with Matthew Reed
Matthew Reed was, and is super thorough with the details of my situation. He explored EVERY aspect of the case and got me the maximum amounts that were available. I highly recommend Matthew Reed and Gordon McKernan injury attorneys. 5+ stars.
Gordon Mckernan
Replied last April 21, 2025Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that our team provided you with exceptional service. Our goal is to always treat our clients like family. God bless!
Posted by Peggy | November 26, 2024 | Car Accidents
Great advice from Sonny Lopez
Sonny gave me great advice on what steps to take after my wreck and walked me through the process
Gordon Mckernan
Replied last April 21, 2025Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that our team provided you with exceptional service. Our goal is to always treat our clients like family. God bless!
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Owner / Partner, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
Associations
2011 - Present
Super LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Safety Council Baton Rouge ChapterMember
2005 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2005 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2000 - Present
LA Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100Member
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Member
1997 - 1999
Louisiana Trial Lawyers AssociationFormer Board of Governors
1994 - 1996
Louisiana Trial Lawyers AssociationFormer Executive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Chemical Exposure
12,800,000
Paralysis
6,750,000
Helicopter Crash
8,025,000
Personal Injury
8,000,000
Maritime Accident
6,000,000
18 Wheeler Wreck
5,000,000
Wrongful Death
3,800,000
Education
1992
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Tort Society Luncheon
"Old War Stories"
2015
S.T.A.R.S. Summer Camp
Life Lessons/Motivational
2015
Baton Rouge Paralegal Association
Life Lessons & Dilemmas in the Law Office
2014
Business Associates of Ascension
Marketing & Branding
2014
Big Buddy Mentors
Career Choices and Requirements
2013
Mentorship Academy
So You Want to Be a Lawyer
2012
WAFB (channel 9) corporate owners and sales team
Successful Businessmen and Standing Out from the Crowd
2012
St. Vincent de Paul (pro-bono legal advice)
Thirst for Justice
N/A
Updates and Winning with the Masters
Update of Wrongful Death Law
N/A
Post-legislative Retreat
Overview of Wrongful Death Law
N/A
Personal Injury and Litigation Seminar
Preparation for Trial
N/A
National Save A Life
Dangers of Texting and Driving
N/A
National Business Institute
Trying the Wrongful Death Case in Louisiana
N/A
National Association of Legal Assistants
Trial of a Personal Injury Case From A to Z
N/A
Glen Oaks High School
What’s Up With Your Life
N/A
First Baptist Church Plaquemine
Building The Kingdom Brick By Brick
N/A
Ascension Alternative School
What Does a Lawyer Do
Publications
2015
Gordon McKernan
Suffer or Sue - A Christian Dilemma
2012
Gordon McKernan
Who is Your Lawyer
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers