At the Gertler Law Firm, our attorneys share a common purpose: standing up for individuals and families across Louisiana when negligence, unsafe conditions, or corporate misconduct cause harm. From complex injury litigation to wrongful death and workers’ compensation, the team blends decades of courtroom experience with the personal attention every client deserves. Each attorney brings a distinct background and skill set, united by a commitment to careful preparation, clear communication, and a results-focused approach that has defined this New Orleans firm since its founding.
A Legacy of Leadership and Service
The firm traces its origins to Judge David Gertler, a respected New Orleans jurist whose belief in fairness, diligence, and integrity continues to guide every case. After serving on the bench, he joined his son, M. H. “Mike” Gertler, to establish a trial practice in 1975 dedicated to helping those facing life-changing injuries. Judge Gertler’s vision that justice should be accessible and that preparation wins cases remains the foundation of how the firm operates today.
Guiding the Firm Forward
Mike Gertler Managing Partner, continues the leadership tradition his father began. Over his decades of practice, he has represented clients in catastrophic injury, product liability, mass tort, and toxic exposure cases, often involving multiple defendants and complex evidence. His strategic approach to building every file as if it will go to trial ensures that clients have leverage both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Mike’s role in landmark litigation, including class actions with statewide impact, has helped shape Louisiana trial practice and reinforced the firm’s reputation for thorough, disciplined advocacy.
Depth Across Practice Areas
Louis L. Gertler, Partner and Trial Lawyer, focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical negligence, and mass tort cases across Louisiana. Known for hands-on management and direct communication, Louis brings a meticulous eye to expert-heavy litigation and damage modeling. His work has earned recognition in multiple statewide and national publications, and his experience in coordinating complex injury cases complements the firm’s longstanding focus on accountability and full recovery for clients.
Josh Gertler continues that client-centered tradition through his practice in personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and industrial or maritime-related claims. With dual J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Tulane University, Josh blends legal insight with business acumen an asset in cases involving intricate economic or wage-loss components. His methodical approach to evidence, damages, and client communication reflects the firm’s philosophy: keep clients informed, preserve leverage, and pursue complete compensation under Louisiana law.
Leah R. Rhodes, Esq. adds deep experience in workers’ compensation, maritime, and insurance-related litigation. A Tulane Law graduate and former Fifth Circuit mediator, she draws on her earlier career representing major insurers and employers to advocate effectively for injured workers and families. Leah’s familiarity with the insurance industry’s internal processes provides invaluable insight when claims are delayed, denied, or undervalued. Her practice underscores the firm’s commitment to protecting Louisiana’s workforce and ensuring fair treatment under the law.
Shared Values and Unified Strategy
Every case at the Gertler Law Firm reflects the same guiding principles that began with Judge Gertler: preparation, integrity, respect, and service. Attorneys collaborate closely to analyze evidence, coordinate expert testimony, and anticipate the defense’s next move. This teamwork approach allows the firm to handle cases ranging from individual injury claims to large-scale litigation with consistent care and precision.
Clients can expect direct communication and honest guidance at every stage from initial consultation through settlement or trial. Whether the matter involves a car crash, unsafe premises, medical negligence, maritime injury, or a catastrophic event, the firm’s attorneys pursue outcomes that restore stability and safeguard the future.
Commitment to Louisiana Families
From the heart of New Orleans, the Gertler Law Firm serves clients throughout Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines Parishes, as well as communities across the state. The attorneys are proud to represent the people of Louisiana against powerful insurers, corporations, and property owners, bringing the same dedication to each case, large or small.
Generations of experience and a record of integrity set the Gertler team apart. Every attorney shares a commitment to clear communication, careful preparation, and accountability values first established by Judge Gertler and carried forward today.
For questions about a serious injury, product defect, medical negligence, or workplace accident, contact the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 581-6411 or 877-581-6411, or request a consultation online.