M. H. “Mike” Gertler
E-mail: mhgertler@gertlerfirm.com
Mike Gertler is a managing partner and one of the founders of the Gertler Law Firm, a New Orleans personal injury law firm.
He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Tulane Law School and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. A significant part of his practice has included civil litigation, products liability law, and toxic torts.
In 2005, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice named Mike Gertler as a 2005 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award Finalist for his work on the Scott v. American Tobacco Company, et.al. case. “The Best Lawyers in America,” published by New York-based Woodward/White Inc., 1987, recognized Mike Gertler as one of America’s Best Lawyers in the Field of Labor and Employment Law.
Also, from 2007-2011, he was named in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association. Mike has been selected for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers in both 2008, 2010 and 2011. New Orleans Magazine selected Mike as a Top Lawyer in the New Orleans area for 2009. He was selected a Who’s Who in American Law for 2009-2012 and a Who’s Who in America for 2011. Mike was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2012 in the field of product liability litigation. Mike also was named to New Orleans CityBusiness’ Leadership in Law Class of 2011.
He has served as a member of The Board of Governors for the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Mike has served as a judge ad hoc in Municipal Court and has taught at the Tulane University School of Law as an adjunct professor in the trial advocacy program.
His civic activities include a past presidency of Congregation Beth Israel.
Practice Areas
Mesothelioma
Wrongful Death Claims
Auto Accidents
Construction Accidents & Injuries
Electrical & Construction Related Burn Injuries
Brain Injuries/Traumatic Brain Injury/TBI
Tractor Trailer Accidents
Injuries from Defective Products
Rail Road/Train Accidents
Industrial Accidents & Injuries
Dog Bites
Motorcycle Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury/Cerebral Palsy
Nursing Home Negligence
Medical Negligence
Nursing Home Abuse
Premises Liability/Non-Secure Premises
Offshore Injuries
Oil Rig Injuries
Other Serious Injuries From Accidents
Pain Pump Injury Claims
Johnson & Johnson Hip Replacement Claims
Reported decisions include:
- Dussouy v. Gulf Coast Inv. Corp., 433 So.2d 1080 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1983);
- Williams v. Public Grain Elevator of New Orleans, Inc., 417 So.2d 398 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1982);
- Prince v. Paretti Pontiac Co., 281 So.2d 112 (La. 1973);
- In re Manguno, 961 F.2d 533 (5th Cir. 1992);
- Stewart v. Parish of Jefferson, 951 F.2d 681 (5th Cir. 1992);
- Trupiano v. Swift & Co., 755 F.2d 442 (5th Cir. 1985);
- Wedgeworth v. Fibreboard Corp., 706 F.2d 541 (5th Cir. 1983);
- Petes v. Hayes, 664 F.2d 523 (5th Cir. 1981);
- Porter v. American Optical Corp., 641 F.2d 1128 (5th Cir. 1981);
- Ferrara v. Intermedics, WL 533973 (E.D. La. 1993);
- Doe v. The Archdiocese of New Orleans 2001-0739 (La. App. 4th Cir. 5/8/02) 823 So.2d 360.
- Scott v. American Tobacco Co., Inc., 04-2095 (La.App. 4th Cir. 2/7/07), 949 So.2d 1266.
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