Mr. Murov devotes his practice to advising clients and litigating in the areas of commercial litigation, restrictive covenants, intellectual property, and labor and employment law. He is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Louisiana, the Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

504 593 0655 - emurov@deutschkerrigan.com

Howard L. Murphy joined Deutsch Kerrigan in 1980, after spending seven years as a broadcast journalist working as a news reporter for television stations in New Orleans, Louisiana and San Antonio, Texas. The skills he developed as a news reporter he has brought to the courtroom.

504 593 0639 - hmurphy@deutschkerrigan.com

F. Douglas “Doug” Ortego is a partner in the Civil Litigation section of the firm’s Lafayette, Louisiana office. Doug’s practice focuses on insurance defense litigation, with experience in transportation claims. He also has extensive experience with admiralty matters including litigation involving personal injury claims, offshore construction matters, and vessel collisions/allisions brought by Jones Act seamen, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (LHWCA) and other offshore workers.

337 216 1973 - dortego@deutschkerrigan.com

Talbot Quinn is a Partner in the firm’s Civil Litigation department, practicing in defense litigation. Talbot defends corporate clients and insurance companies in a variety of litigation claims.

504.593.0650 - tquinn@deutschkerrigan.com

Ms. Rinardo defends clients in employment and constitutional claims. She is best known for litigation involving Title VII, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Family Medical Leave Act, as well as general employment claims.

504 593 0616 - jrinardo@deutschkerrigan.com

Kermit Tre’ Roux works extensively with insureds, claims adjusters, third-party administrators and underwriters in the development of strategy and defense of all insurance related matters from the time of the accident through ultimate resolution of the case.

504 593 0792 - kroux@deutschkerrigan.com

Jose Ruiz is a partner in the Civil Litigation section of the firm’s New Orleans office. Jose represents a variety of clients including retail companies, restaurants, trucking companies, and insurance companies in matters related to insurance defense and premises liability. He has experience handling cases from the date of initial assignment to the final jury verdict, and is therefore able to tailor his legal strategies on a case-by-case basis to most effectively and efficiently meet his clients’ needs.

504 593 0648 - jruiz@deutschkerrigan.com

Brian Schaps provides legal guidance to contractors, engineers, architects, and surveyors and represents these clients in all manners and stages of construction litigation.

504 593 0656 - bschaps@deutschkerrigan.com

Karina Shareen is an Associate in the firm’s New Orleans office. Karina represents insurance companies and their insureds in a wide range of matters including automobile accidents, slip-and-falls, premises liability and toxic tort cases.

504 593 0602 - kshareen@deutschkerrigan.com

Joan Sheridan is an attorney in the firm's New Orleans office where she defends professionals in malpractice claims. Her practice also includes commercial and business litigation, premises liability, employment disputes, insurance defense, personal injury cases, and transportation litigation.

504 593 0709 - jsheridan@deutschkerrigan.com