About Gordon
Gordon McKernan is a personal injury attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is the founder and CEO of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, a firm specializing in personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death suits. The firm has been in operation since 1986 and has multiple office locations across Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Lake Charles.
McKernan earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 1992. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in 1989. In addition to his law practice, McKernan is actively involved in community initiatives.
He collaborated with LSU Tigers women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey and players Alexis Morris and Angel Reese in the "Playing for a Purpose" campaign, aimed at raising funds for Turner Syndrome awareness and research. McKernan is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and is admitted to practice in Louisiana. Under McKernan's leadership, the firm has secured over $3 billion in compensation for clients.
The firm's mission is to deliver high-quality legal representation with compassion, integrity, and results — For more information about Gordon McKernan and his firm, visit their official website.