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Charles R. Lipcon

Charles R. Lipcon

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
  • Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Appeals & Appellate
  • Florida
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Biography

Charles R. Lipcon has represented victims of cruise ship personal injury and cruise line sexual assault and claims for more than 50 years. His firm, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., has successfully handled more than 3,000 cases and recovered well over $300 million on behalf of their clients.

Mr. Lipcon was named "Lawyer of the Year" in Admiralty & Maritime by US News & World Report (Miami) in 2020 and his firm is named to "Best Law Firms" by US News & World Report.

Mr. Lipcon and his firm can assist with the following types of accidents and injuries:
- Cruise Ship Passenger Accidents
- Cruise Ship Sexual Assault
- Cruise Ship Crewmember Injuries
- Cruise ship shore excursions
- Cruise Ship medical malpractice
- Cruise ship class actions
- Boating, yacht, jet ski, parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling accidents
- Barge, cargo, tanker & fishing accidents and injuries
- Hotel, Resort & Vacation accidents and injuries
- Hotel, Resort & Vacation sexual assaults

Mr. Lipcon has written several publications including "Unsafe on the High Seas", "The Cruise Line Law Reporter" and "Seafarers Rights". He has been featured on major news networks like CNN, MSNBC, ABC, Fox News, and more.

Contact Mr. Lipcon and his team for a free confidential consultation.

Practice Areas
    Maritime Law
    Personal Injury
    Wrongful Death
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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5th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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D.C. Circuit
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims
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U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle & Northern Districts of Florida
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding Attorney
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
- Current
Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. (1971) | Law
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University of Miami
B.A. (1968) | Government & Philosophy
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Awards
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
For Over 25 Consecutive Years
Best Law Firms
US News & World Report
2016-2024
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2007-2024
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
2016-2024
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Top 100 Litigators
America's Top 100 Attorneys
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Marquis Who's Who
Lawyer of the Year in Admiralty & Maritime
US News & World Report
Charles R. Lipcon was named "Lawyer of the Year" in Admiralty and Maritime (Miami), by US & News & World Report. This is an incredible honor culminating a career of over 50 years helping injured passengers and crew.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Top Law Firm Protecting Seafarer Rights
International Seafarer's Association
World's Best Prosecutor of Cruise Lines
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Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
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Florida Justice Association
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American Bar Association
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Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyer's Association
Founder
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Federal Bar Association
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Miami-Dade Justice Association
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Dade County Bar Association
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Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
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Florida State Bar  # 137942
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Cruise Line Law Reporter
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
Unsafe on the High Seas
I. Adels Publishing
Seaman's Rights in the United States
I. Adels Publishing
Help for the Auto Accident Victim
I. Adels Publishing
Speaking Engagements
ABC Nightline, 20/20, CNN Headline News, Fox News, NBC Nightly News, the Today Show and MSNBC, TV Appearances/Interviews
Admiralty Law Lectures, Guest Lecturer, University of Miami
Admiralty Law Lectures, Guest Lecturer, St. Thomas School of Law
High Stakes on the High Seas: How to Successfully Handle Cruise Ship Injury or Death Cases, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association Convention
Update on Cruise Ship Liability and Forum Selection/ Arbitration Clauses, American Trial Lawyers Association Convention
Current Cruise Ship Liability and Forum Selection Issues presentation by Charles R. Lipcon, American Trial Lawyers Association Convention
Websites & Blogs
Website
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A
Website
Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer
Blog
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. - Blog
Videos
America's Leading Maritime Lawyers Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. - Award Winning Maritime Lawyers

America's Leading Maritime Lawyers

Cruises Undercover - featuring Charles R. Lipcon Cruises Undercover: The Truth Below Deck

Cruises Undercover - featuring Charles R. Lipcon

26 year old cruise ship passenger George Smith suddenly disappears on his honeymoon without a trace. The FBI is involved and undergoing a detailed investigation as to what exactly happened... Crimes on Board Luxury Cruise Ships Becoming More Common

26 year old cruise ship passenger George Smith suddenly disappears on his honeymoon without a trace. The FBI is involved and undergoing a detailed investigation as to what exactly happened...

Meet Charles R. Lipcon on video and learn how he can help you protect your rights Charles Lipcon and His Team Are Here to Help You and Protect Your Rights!

Meet Charles R. Lipcon on video and learn how he can help you protect your rights

MSNBC brings in leading Maritime Attorney Charles Lipcon to take a look into the honeymoon murder that took place on board a cruise ship. Crew members are stating that they... Charles Lipcon Interviewed Live on MSNBC Regarding Congressional Investigation of George Smith Case

MSNBC brings in leading Maritime Attorney Charles Lipcon to take a look into the honeymoon murder that took place on board a cruise ship. Crew members are stating that they...

26 year old cruise ship passenger George Smith suddenly disappears on his honeymoon without a trace. The FBI is involved and undergoing a detailed investigation as to what exactly happened... Crimes on Board Luxury Cruise Ships Becoming More Common

26 year old cruise ship passenger George Smith suddenly disappears on his honeymoon without a trace. The FBI is involved and undergoing a detailed investigation as to what exactly happened...

Charles R. Lipcon of Maritime Law Firm, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A on Headline News discussing the tragic death of a toddler onboard a cruise ship. Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman,... Family Attorneys Seek Surveillance Video, Access to Ship on Headline News - Lipcon.com

Charles R. Lipcon of Maritime Law Firm, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A on Headline News discussing the tragic death of a toddler onboard a cruise ship. Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman,...

Maritime Attorney - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jomctdJy87Y International Maritime Law Firm If you have been searching for a qualified team of maritime lawyers and cruise lawyers at a maritime law firm you have... Maritime Attorney -- Charles R. Lipcon -- (877) 233-1238

Maritime Attorney - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jomctdJy87Y International Maritime Law Firm If you have been searching for a qualified team of maritime lawyers and cruise lawyers at a maritime law firm you have...

Maritime Attorney Charles Lipcon Talks about a Missing Groom on Board a Cruise Ship and how alcohol and or drugs may have been involved. And the possibility that a tranquilizer... Maritime Attorney Charles Lipcon Talks about a Missing Groom on Board a Cruise Ship

Maritime Attorney Charles Lipcon Talks about a Missing Groom on Board a Cruise Ship and how alcohol and or drugs may have been involved. And the possibility that a tranquilizer...

Too much alcohol consumption has been linked to the high rate of cruise chip crimes. Even though passengers are highly intoxicated, they are still being served large amounts of alcohol.... Maritime lawyer Charles R. Lipcon interviewed on The Early Show

Too much alcohol consumption has been linked to the high rate of cruise chip crimes. Even though passengers are highly intoxicated, they are still being served large amounts of alcohol....

Miami Maritime Attorney Charles Lipcon gives his expert opinion about the tragic murder that took place on board a cruise ship. At least two sexual assault crimes are reported on... Miami Maritime Attorney Charles Lipcon Addresses Important Issues

Miami Maritime Attorney Charles Lipcon gives his expert opinion about the tragic murder that took place on board a cruise ship. At least two sexual assault crimes are reported on...

Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. Boarding a ship with out the permission of the Capt. is it illegal? and is it a act of piracy?
A: Yes, boarding a ship without the permission of the captain or an officer or crewmember designated by him is a violation of international maritime law. At the very minimum, the individual boarding the vessel without permission may be considered a stowaway, but in many countries, doing so qualifies as piracy and the guilty party may be subject to fines as well as imprisonment. However, when an individual boards a vessel for the purposes of saving a life, preventing a personal injury or property damage, they are not considered to be committing piracy.
Q. Can someone please help me...who is liable in a boating accident, the person operating the vessel, the owner, or both?
A: A) When a boating accident occurs, several people can be held liable for the incident, depending on what exactly caused the accident to occur in the first place, who was operating the vessel and where exactly the accident took place. If the accident occurred on navigable waters, meaning waters that are used for commerce or transportation purposes, then federal admiralty and maritime law could apply. If the accident occurred on non-navigable waters (a small lake, pond, etc.) then state laws apply. Federal maritime laws carry much more stringent penalties and can hold more people liable for one accident, whereas state laws often fail to properly prosecute individuals or companies and can resulting potentially negligent parties to escape responsibility.

Aside from where the accident occurred, the next factor that must be established is the cause of the boating accident. If general negligence was to blame, such as speeding, boater inexperience, boating under the influence, etc., then the person who was actually operating the boat will hold primary responsibility for the incident but the owner may also still be held responsible depending on the particular facts involved. If the person operating the vessel was an employee of a company, such as a ferry boat operator, then the operator and the owner of the vessel may both be held liable for the incident, the owner being faulted for failure to properly educate their employees on maritime safety laws, for employing negligent operators or for allowing someone to operate their watercraft knowing they were not suitable pilots.

When mechanical failure is to blame, if there was an issue with the vessel that was not foretold to the operator or undetectable to him, then the owner and the manufacturer are usually the ones that liability would fall upon.
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Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A
Florida Office - HEADQUARTERS
2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 1480
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Toll-Free: (877) 757-6514
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Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A
Miami Office
9560 SW 107th Ave
Suite 207
Miami, FL 33176
Toll-Free: (877) 757-6514
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A
Georgia Office
3379 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 760
Atlanta, GA 30326
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Washington Office
1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 1744
Seattle, WA 98101
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Texas Office
5020 Montrose Boulevard, Suite 700
Houston, TX 77006
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