Gordon J. Mckernan

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Gordon J. Mckernan

also known as Gordon McKernan

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 33 years

Car accident Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Personal Injury

5656 Hilton Ave., Baton Rouge, LA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Gordon

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 34%

34%
Personal Injury 33%

33%
Trucking Accident 33%

33%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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+ 6
Platinum Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 1 year

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 33 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1992

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys

5656 Hilton Ave., Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

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4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Ste. 15, Metairie, LA, 70006

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2505 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA, 70508

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1754 E 70th St., Shreveport, LA, 71105

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3042 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA, 70601

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2700 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA, 71201

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901 W Thomas St., Hammond, LA, 70401

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4207 Parliament Dr Suite A, Alexandria, LA, 71303

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163 Del Orleans Ave., Denham Springs, LA, 70726

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4361 Main St., Zachary, LA, 70791

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Online Presence

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Gordon J. Mckernan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

525 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 94 reviews | Responsiveness

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, 2026

Thank 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 anonymous | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great service!

Claire caillier handled my case and was great! Everyone helped me anytime I had questions.

Gordon Mckernan

Replied last January 06, 2026

Thank you for your 5-star review! We're thankful to hear you had a great experience with 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 Mary | December 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome

Mr Todd was always there when I called or asked a question, very professional, and do whatever possible to get you the best compensation.

Gordon Mckernan

Replied last January 06, 2026

Mary, thank you for your 5-star review! We're thankful to hear you had a great experience with Todd. 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 Amanda | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Non stressful experience

Mr. Russ and Victoria definitely made a very stressful time I was going through alot with my accident really less stressful. They was very helpful and kept me informed every step of the way. DEFINITELY WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Gordon Mckernan

Replied last January 06, 2026

Thank you for your 5-star review, Amanda! We're thankful to hear you had a great experience with Russ and Victoria. 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 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...ld handle the rest as he said “just focus on getting better”. This was a first I had ever had to hire an attorney for an accident. I knew I couldn’t do it alone. He was very knowledgeable and anytime I had a question he followed up promptly. I definitely will refer anyone in need of an experienced attorney to Mr. Tucker Nims.

Gordon Mckernan

Replied last January 06, 2026

Brandi, 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!

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

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2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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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 Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Safety Council Baton Rouge Chapter

Member

2005 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2005 - Present

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2000 - Present

LA Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100

Member

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 Association

Former Board of Governors

1994 - 1996

Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association

Former 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

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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

2012

Gordon McKernan Who is Your Lawyer

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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