DEUTSCH KERRIGAN - Key Persons


Brendan J. Besh

Job Titles:
  • Associate in the Civil Litigation Department
Brendan Besh is an Associate in the Civil Litigation department of the firm's New Orleans office.

Bryce M. Addison

Bryce M. Addison is a civil litigator who represents corporate and insurance clients in all areas of motion and trial practice.

Cynthia Farmer

Job Titles:
  • Controller

Denia S. Aiyegbusi

Denia Aiyegbusi takes pride in helping her clients creatively solve litigation problems. Denia knows when choosing a law firm, clients look for an attorney who brings unique perspectives to a matter and gives different solutions in handling any client problems that may arise.

Devin J. Barnett

Job Titles:
  • Associate in the Civil Litigation Department
Devin Barnett is an associate in the Civil Litigation Department of the firm's New Orleans office. Devin represents corporate clients, insurance companies, and their insureds in a variety of litigation matters including personal injury, premises liability, bad faith, and property damage.

Francis J. Barry

Frank Barry is an experienced maritime and energy litigator with successes involving maritime property damage, marine insurance indemnity and coverage claims. Frank also has achieved successful outcomes in insurance broker E&O claims, and in oil and gas claims such as Legacy Oil, on shore blowouts, and operating agreement litigation.

Jennifer E. Adams

Since competing in Mock Trial tournaments in high school, Jennifer Adams has been hooked on the law. A naturally gifted communicator, Jennifer takes her clients' best interests into consideration when completing difficult, but sometimes necessary, negotiations.

Keith J. Bergeron

Job Titles:
  • Engineer
As a degreed engineer, Keith J. Bergeron realizes that it gives his construction clients a sense of security to know they share similar backgrounds and that he understands their type of work.

Kelly E. Theard - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner

Lauren E. Brisbi

As a civil litigation attorney, Lauren defends insurance carriers, corporations, and self-insured companies in a variety of areas.

Markell Currault-Holmes - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources Director

Sloan L. Abernathy

Sloan defends insurers, trucking companies and corporate clients, as well as realtors, insurance agents, physicians and other professionals in matters involving trucking & auto negligence, professional negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, property damage and coverage disputes. He believes consistent communication, along with outcome-driven litigation tactics, are key to developing and executing a defense strategy that is best suited to meet the needs and desired outcome of each client.

Stephen Wolf - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer

Terrence L. Brennan

Terrence L. Brennan defends clients faced with complex construction issues and claims. With a deep knowledge of the construction industry, he provides clients with timely advice to recognize the problem quickly, address it, and resolve it by using practical solutions.