About The Gertler Law Firm

Background

The law firm, Gertler & Gertler, was founded by Judge David Gertler and his son, M. H. “Mike” Gertler in 1975. In the 1990s, Louis Gertler joined the firm and Josh Gertler joined the firm in 2010. Currently, the work done by the Gertler Law Firm, LLP is among the most prominent in New Orleans in the areas of personal injury, product liability and toxic torts.

Legal Innovators

In the state of Louisiana, the Gertler firm prosecuted some of the first asbestos personal injury suits including mesothelioma and asbestosis claims, the first silicosis suits, and the first product liability suits against respirator manufacturers.

The Gertler Law Firm also was a leader in a group of prominent Louisiana law firms that obtained a groundbreaking and unprecedented judgment against the tobacco industry, which ordered the tobacco companies to establish a $241 million cessation program for the citizens of Louisiana.

Clients of the Gertler Law Firm

In its 35-year history, the Gertler Law Firm has represented thousands of individuals, prosecuting cases in various areas of the law. The firm has represented plant workers at National Gypsum and local Johns-Manville plants as well as foundry workers across the state of Louisiana.

Notable Achievements

It is the top priority of Gertler Law Firm’s attorneys to obtain the best results possible for their clients. As a result of a number of damage awards exceeding one million dollars, the Gertler Firm is a member of the Million Dollars Advocates Forum.

Contributions & Leadership

The lawyers at the Gertler firm have been recognized as leaders in their field. The partners have taught seminars sponsored by Mealey’s and the Louisiana Association For Justice. In addition, they have taught trial advocacy skills at Tulane Law School.

Appellate Experience

The Gertler Law Firm has extensive appellate experience including in the Louisiana Supreme Court and The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as in appellate courts in other states. The attorneys with the Gertler Law Firm have litigated dozens of reported decisions.

Dedication

It is the top priority of the Gertler Law Firm to protect the rights of its clients. It litigates its cases with a strong sense of compassion, integrity and a dedication to protecting the rights of its clients.

Awards and Honors

The partners with the Gertler Law Firm have earned numerous awards and honors.

Finalists for Trial Lawyer of the Year Award in 2005

Finalists for the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award in 2005 by Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Mike and Louis Gertler earned this honor for their role in securing a groundbreaking jury verdict that ordered the tobacco industry to fund a 10-year Louisiana smoking cessation program to the tune of $241 million.

Best Lawyers in Labor and Employment Law

Recognized in “The Best Lawyers in America”, published by Woodward/White Inc., Mike Gertler is known as one of the best attorneys in the field of Employment Law and Labor in America. He has served on the Board of Governors of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association. Louis Gertler currently serves on the Board of Governors.