Judge Patricia J. Kerrigan was appointed by Governor Rick Perry in 2007 as Judge of the 190th Civil District Court of Harris County. She won election in November 2008 to continue serving on the 190th for a full four-year term. Before taking the Bench, she had an active trial practice for 24 years primarily defending products liability, medical, general tort and commercial cases. She also handled select appellate work in State and Federal Courts of Appeals and was an arbitrator with the National Arbitration Forum.
Judge Kerrigan received her BSN from Boston University and, after working as a nurse for several years, received her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, where she was Chief Justice of the Advocates and received the Law School's Distinguished Service Award. Upon graduation, Judge Kerrigan joined the law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski, where she became a partner in 1992. In 1997, she resigned to form Werner, Kerrigan & Ayers.
Judge Kerrigan is honored to be a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. She has been voted as a Texas Super Lawyer since this award
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Judge Patricia J. Kerrigan
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originated in 2003. She was the first woman to serve as President of The Texas Association of Defense Counsel and of The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. She has served on numerous State Bar committees, including as Chair of a Pattern Jury Charge Committee. She is a past Board member and officer of the DRI and a frequent speaker at CLE programs.
Judge Kerrigan is active in the community serving many organizations like the Women's Initiative of the United Way and the Development Board of University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1998 - 2005). Judge Kerrigan attends St. Michael's Catholic Church.
Judge Kerrigan became interested in Republican politics while she was a volunteer for former Chief Justice Tom Phillips' first campaign for a seat on the Texas Supreme Court. Since that time, she has been involved in numerous judicial campaigns.
Judge Kerrigan is married to Philip Werner. Their sons are Austin Werner, who is employed as a banker in Houston, and Sgt. Stuart Werner, an infantryman in the United States Army currently serving with the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Important Links
Harris County Clerk's Office
www.harrisvotes.com
Texas Secretary of State
www.sos.state.tx.us
"Honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic - Judge Kerrigan has the makings of a fine judge. She has my unqualified support."
David Beck
Past President, State Bar of Texas
"Not every good lawyer would make a good judge. But Judge Kerrigan has that unique blend of outstanding legal credentials and the temperament needed to fairly and honestly administer civil justice."
Tom Phillips
Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas
"I have worked as a lawyer both with Judge Kerrigan and against her on cases. She possesses the qualities, temperament and judgment that will make her a great judge. The citizens of Harris County will be well-served with Patricia Kerrigan on the bench."
Randy Sorrels
Former President, Houston Bar Association
"Judge Kerrigan's credentials make her the right judge for the citizens of Harris County. She brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and common sense to the bench, and she has my vote."
William F. Schwind
General Counsel, Marathon Oil Company
"On the bench, character counts; and Judge Kerrigan has it."
Kyle Janek, MD
Texas State Senator
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