Atty. Gerald E. Meunier
Gerald E. Meunier was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 20, 1948, and admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1974.
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 52+ Years Experience
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About Gerald E. Meunier at a Glance
Gerald E. Meunier is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer LLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1974), Louisiana, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana (1975), Louisiana, U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana (1980), and Louisiana, U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana (1981). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gerald E. Meunier
- Gerald E. Meunier was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 20, 1948, and admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1974
- He received his college education at Georgetown University and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in 1970
- Mr. Meunier attended Georgetown University Law Center while working in the United States Senate as an assistant to the Secretary for the Majority
- He was a contributing Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal and received his J.D. in 1974
- He also served in the D.C
- National Guard and in the U.S
- Army Reserves, from which he received an Honorable Discharge in 1976
- After serving as a law clerk to two different judges in the U.S
- District Court for the Eastern District of La. (the Hon. James Comiskey and the Hon. Edward Boyle) from 1975-1977, Mr. Meunier joined the law firm of Kierr, Gainsburgh, et al., which became the current firm of Gainsburgh, Benjamin, et al. in 1981
- Mr. Meunier was made a partner of the firm in January 1981
- Admitted to practice in all courts of Louisiana, both state and federal, as well as the U.S
- Supreme Court, Mr. Meunier has had a distinguished career as a trial attorney, with current emphasis in complex litigation, mass torts and class actions
- He is a Court-appointed Co-Liaison Counsel for plaintiffs in the Xarelto MDL (E.D
- La.), and a member of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in both the Chinese Drywall MDL (E.D
- La.) and the Vioxx MDL (E.D
- La.)
- He was Court-appointed Co-Liaison Counsel for plaintiffs in both the FEMA Trailer Formaldehyde MDL (E.D
- La.) and the consolidated Katrina Levee litigation (E.D
- La.)
- His past service as a member of Court-appointed Plaintiffs' Steering Committees in mass tort litigation includes, among others, the Murphy Oil Spill class action (E.D
- La.), the M/V Bright Field litigation (E.D
- La.), and the Industrial Life Insurance MDL (E.D
- La.)
- Mr. Meunier is past President of the Louisiana Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (1998-99), and received that organization's "Martzell Professionalism Award" in 2010
- He also is past President of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (1994-95), past Chair of the Admiralty Section of the American Association for Justice (1994-95), past Chair of the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Pro Bono Project (1993), and past Chair of the Board of UNITY for the Homeless (2002-2003)
- He was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2003
- A frequent CLE presenter and the writer of numerous professional papers and articles, Mr. Meunier is a Lead Author of "Louisiana Civil Pretrial Procedure" (West 1997) and a Co-Author of a yearly publication for judges and attorneys entitled "A Practical Digest of Louisiana Class Action Decisions
- Listed since 1999 in "The Best Lawyers in America" (Woodward & White), since 2004 in Chambers U.S.A.'s "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," and since 2008 in "Louisiana Super Lawyers" (Law and Chambers USA Politics), he was recognized by "Best Lawyers" in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 as the New Orleans "Lawyer of the Year" in Mass Tort litigation
Practice Areas Explained
Gerald E. Meunier's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald E. Meunier handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Personal Injury in New Orleans
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Class Action in New Orleans
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Product Liability in New Orleans
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Gerald E. Meunier
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gerald E. Meunier's practice in the field of personal injury, class action, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gerald E. Meunier brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, Louisiana, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, and Louisiana, U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, Gerald E. Meunier can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, class action, and product liability, Gerald E. Meunier can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Gerald E. Meunier attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Gerald E. Meunier Handles in New Orleans
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