Deutsch Kerrigan LLP, a New Orleans based litigation defense law firm, is pleased to announce Sloan L. Abernathy, Andrew J. Baer, Megan P. Demouy, Marianne W. Fletchinger, and Brian S. Schaps have been named partners at the firm.

Sloan L. Abernathy, Megan P. Demouy and Marianne W. Fletchinger are members of the firm’s Civil Litigation department and litigate and advise clients against claims in the areas of commercial transportation, trucking, premises liability and other types of tort, contract and insurance coverage and fraud matters.  Andrew J. Baer represents insurance and corporate clients in a variety of claims arising from commercial litigation and employment disputes.  Brian S. Schaps provides legal guidance and defense to contractors, engineers, architects, and surveyors in all manners and stages of construction litigation.

Deutsch Kerrigan is a premiere regional law firm concentrating in legal counseling and complex, high-stakes litigation. The firm is on the forefront of the industries it serves and prides itself on unwavering responsiveness to client needs.

Founded in 1926 Deutsch Kerrigan LLP has 70 attorneys with offices in New Orleans, LA and Gulfport, MS.