Mike Gertler

As managing partner and co-founder of the Gertler Law Firm, Meyer H. “Mike” Gertler has spent decades advocating for Louisianans in complex personal injury, product liability, toxic exposure, mass tort, and class action matters. Mike launched the firm with his father, Judge David Gertler, in 1975, and he continues to lead high-stakes litigation in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. Mike’s practice is built on early investigation, careful expert selection, and trial-ready preparation. He believes leverage at the courthouse drives fairer settlements, so every case is built like it will be tried. Clients and co-counsel look to him for strategy on evidence preservation, complex damages modeling, and multi-defendant coordination in cases that span vehicles, premises, products, medical negligence, industrial accidents, and toxic exposure. These areas reflect the firm’s long-standing plaintiff focus in New Orleans and across Louisiana. Mike helped steer firm leadership in tobacco litigation that resulted in a 10-year, $241 million smoking cessation program for Louisiana residents, an unprecedented remedial program affirmed in key Louisiana appellate rulings and widely discussed in national coverage. Awards are not a guarantee of outcome. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts and law.