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Michelle Y. Gurian
Miami, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
St. Thomas University School of Law
Michelle has concentrated in the area of plaintiffs’ civil trial practice since the beginning of her legal career. Her experience includes land-based and admiralty/maritime personal injury, wrongful death, and class action litigation. Michelle works closely with her clients and will always take the time to address their concerns and provide an honest assessment of their cases.
Michelle was co-lead counsel in a jury trial in Broward County resulting in one of the top 100 personal injury verdicts in Florida in the year 2017. She is fluent in Spanish.
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Joseph John Rinaldi
Daytona Beach, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Joseph J. Rinaldi, Jr., graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 and from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. He is licensed to practice in Florida, in both State and Federal Courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Memberships: Florida Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association, United District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States...
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Louis Anthony Vucci
Miami, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime
Suffolk University Law School
I have been representing people who need help ever since I graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 1997. I am a member of good standing of the Florida Bar, the Washington DC Bar, the Federal Southern District of Florida Bar, the Rhode Island Bar, the Dade County Bar Association, a board member of the Miami-Dade Justice Association, and a member of the Italian American Chamber of Commerce in Miami. I handle cases all over Florida in both the Federal and State Court.
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Jonathan E. Freidin
Fort Myers, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Jonathan Freidin is the Managing Partner at Freidin Brown, P.A. Since joining the firm in 2014, he has handled some of the firm’s most serious personal injury cases and represented clients in several jury trials involving catastrophic injuries. Jonathan’s practice focuses on medical malpractice, complex personal injury, and whistleblower/qui tam claims. He takes great pride in representing his clients and is recognized throughout the firm for his attention to detail in every case he handles.
Jonathan earned his college degree summa cum laude from the George Washington University in 2009. During college, Jonathan was awarded the Presidential Merit Scholarship and was...
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Edward S. Schwartz
Miami, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Edward S. Schwartz has practiced law in Miami, Florida since 1982. He graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, where he served as Articles and Comments Editor of the Law Review. He is admitted to practice in all Florida courts. He is a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and of its Appellate Practice Section. He has also served on the Amicus Committee of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, in which capacity he has prepared and submitted amicus briefs on behalf of that organization. His practice...
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Donald W. St. Denis
Jacksonville, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Employment, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Brian Wiklendt
Maitland, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime
Georgia State University College of Law
Brian Wiklendt's skill as a Defense Base Act attorney is driven by the urgency with which he works for injured and ill men and women who have been denied medical care and benefits. Brian is an integral part and the lead practicing attorney for the Garfinkel Schwartz Defense Base Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers Act law firm in Maitland, Florida, and Titusville, Florida. Fortunately, the Defense Base Act and the Longshore Act give injured longshoremen and civilian contractors employee rights that includes: The right to: Choose their own doctor Attorney fees Medical care Compensation Insurance companies, however, don’t...
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Joseph H. Saunders
Pinellas Park, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Maritime, Asbestos, Consumer and Insurance Claims
University of San Francisco School of Law
I am a consumer justice trial lawyer. I only represent individuals and families that have been injured, suffered a fatality or been damaged by others. A large part of my pratice involves mass tort product liabilty claims against manufacturers of dangerous drugs or other products. Another substantial area of my law practice includes seeking justice for survivors of sexual abuse, particularly sexual abuse of children. I also represent individuals harmed by environment pollutuion or exposure cases. I do a variety of general negligence cases as well.
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Clifford Mermell
Miami, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Maritime, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Miami
Mr. Mermell has been the senior partner for the past twenty years in a firm that specializes in the representation of injured workers; Mr. Mermell has handled the claims of over 2,000 injured workers during the past 27 years; Mr. Mermell has tried numerous cases before the Office of Administrative Law Judges and has successfully handled appeals to the Benefits Review Board and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit; Mr. Mermell was trained by Donald D. Gillis, Esquire, who had over 35 years of experience in handling DBA/Longshoremen’s claims; Mr. Mermell has been Florida Bar Board...
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Samuel Carlson Higginbottom
Riverview, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime and Insurance Claims
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
While growing up, I had the pleasure to spend many summers in Florida were I developed an appreciation for boating Florida's waterways. These positive experiences influenced my decision to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy, a federal service academy. While at the Academy, I had the opportunity to work on container ships, boom ships, and a LASH ship. Upon graduating and receiving a USCG license, I gained valuable experience working as a marine engineer aboard research vessels, ATBs and tug boats. I also had the privilege to serve as an officer in the US Navy Reserve.
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Benjamin Murphey
Fort Lauderdale, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Maritime, Business, Employment and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Ben Murphey is an attorney with the Fort Lauderdale law firm of Lawlor Winston. Mr. Murphey was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1971. Before entering college, he served in the U. S. Army Infantry where he earned his airborne wings, and had the honor of serving as a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He has been admitted to practice before all Florida Courts, the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Mr. Murphey's practice areas include general and...
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Brian W. Davey
Jacksonville, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Maritime, Construction, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
I am a Shareholder at St. Denis & Davey Professional Association. Having practiced law since 1998, I provide experienced, skilled and knowledgeable representation for an array of legal needs. My practice areas include Legal Malpractice, Accounting Malpractice, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Construction Litigation, Automotive Franchise and Dealerships, Class Actions, and Nursing Home Litigation. I defend insurance companies, construction developers, contractors, retailers, dealerships, and others throughout Florida. I am committed to providing zealous advocacy and delivering successful outcomes for my clients.
I received my B.S. in Finance from Florida State University. In 1998, I obtained my...
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Marc E. Weiner
Miami, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
9560 SW 107th Ave
Suite 207
Miami, FL 33176
Maritime
Stetson University College of Law
A native Miamian, Marc earned his undergraduate degree from American University in Washington D.C. graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He attended law school at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL. While in law school, Marc earned the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award and studied abroad at Nankai University located in Tianjin, China. The semester abroad allowed Marc to have a wider outlook on life and appreciate cultural differences which has come in handy when working with clients.
After graduating from law school, Marc has practiced in state courts throughout Florida and...
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Geoffrey Edward Probst
Miami, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
9560 SW 107th Ave
Suite 207
Miami, FL 33176
Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Geoffrey Probst is a new and prized addition to Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. While only recently joining LM&W, attorney Probst brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the firm, having specialized in admiralty and maritime law for over 17 years. Attorney Probst has extensive experience in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in legal actions involving injured or deceased passengers and crew members in cruise ship accidents. In his earlier career, he was the senior in-house litigator for a major cruise line. Having worked on both sides of these claims gives attorney Probst a unique advantage when representing accident...
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Marvin S. Schulman
Weston, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Marvin Simon Schulman, Esq., has represented the rights of victims, consumers, and investors, for almost 40 years, specializing in complex litigation and serious personal injury and malpractice cases. Attorney Marvin Simon Schulman, Esq., has been acknowledged as having earned and received the highest rating (AV) conferred by Martindale Hubbell. This is the most respected directory of lawyers and law firms in the United States, reflecting the confidential opinions of his peer attorneys and Judges, as a leading Florida litigation attorney.
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Ricardo Alsina
Miami, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
Ricardo V. Alsina is an active trial attorney and maritime lawyer at Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman, P.A. Mr. Alsina has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1991 and has earned a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV – the highest rating for legal ability and professional and ethical standards in the industry. He focuses his practice on maritime related matters including cruise ship personal injury, cruise ship rape matters and wrongful death claims. He is also experienced in handling a number of personal injury areas including aviation disasters, automobile accidents, medical malpractice and class action civil lawsuits.
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Robert Boyers,
Coral Gables, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(800) 545-9100
2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Penthouse 1120
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Free ConsultationMaritime, Employment, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Emory University School of Law
“Achieving substantial compensation for our seriously injured clients in a way that dramatically improves the quality of their lives is the most satisfying thing about the work that we do.” Robert B. Boyers
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Stefanie Black
Miami, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Maritime
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Stefanie Black is a litigation attorney handling passengers’ personal injury claims and crewmember cases as well as non-maritime personal injury claims. She has experience in maritime personal injury litigation as well as cargo claims against ocean carriers in federal court. Ms. Black enjoys state and federal court practice with a history of countless successful trials. She is passionate about providing exceptional representation to the firm’s clients throughout all stages of the litigation process.
Stefanie obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Barry University School of Law and graduated in the top 18% of her class. While in law school, she received the...
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Debi Fay Chalik
Tampa, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Construction, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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John Stanley Yudin
Stuart, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Maritime, Business, Environmental and Real Estate
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Senior Partner at Guy Yudin & Foster, LLP. 20 years legal experience in the areas of real estate law, riparian rights, business law; business litigation, environmental law, marinas, boatyards, yacht brokers, boat builders, and other maritime matters. Routinely prosecutes administrative actions before the Division of Administrative Hearings. Also experienced with civil appeals, property damage claims, insurance coverage, small claims, collections, construction law and mechanics liens. Admitted to practice in 1994 in the State of Florida and the District of Columbia. Practicing in Stuart, Florida since 1995. J.D. Quinnipiac College School...
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Zachary D. Herman
Largo, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law
Attorney Zachary D. Herman is passionate about defending the rights of his client. Call or email today to schedule a consultation.
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David Brill
Daytona Beach, FL Maritime Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationMaritime, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
David is the managing attorney of BRILL & RINALDI, The Law Firm. He is also co-counsel with the Miami-based law firm of Crewmember & Maritime Advocacy Center, P.A. David began his legal career in the Office of the State Attorney in and for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami, first serving as a Certified Legal Intern and then for over three years as an Assistant State Attorney. He tried six jury trials as an Intern. He tried dozens of bench proceedings and approximately two dozen jury trials as an Assistant State Attorney. After his departure...
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John Lawlor
Fort Lauderdale, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Originally from Boston, Mr. Lawlor received his B.A. from Barry University in Miami and his law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1994. After several years of trying cases at local litigation firms in South Florida, Mr. Lawlor opened his own practice in 1996, and, in 1998, eventually began what is now the Law Firm of Lawlor, White & Murphey. Mr. Lawlor has a wide and varied legal background, including personal injury litigation, business litigation, criminal defense trial work and matrimonial law. His areas of focus are complex personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. John...
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Bruce Mitchell Margulies
Miami, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Arbitration & Mediation and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Jay Halpern
Coral Gables, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Todd Christopher Passman
Fort Pierce, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
(772) 465-9806
200 South Indian River Drive
Suite 306
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Free ConsultationMaritime, Business, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
The University of Georgia School of Law
Todd Passman has practiced law since 1998 and is admitted to the Florida Bar as well as the Georgia Bar.
He was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida, where he graduated from Fort Pierce Westwood High School in 1991. On graduating, Todd was awarded both a Florida Undergraduate Scholars Scholarship and a Florida State University Academic Scholars Scholarship. He attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and graduated in 1995 with a degree in accounting. While attending Florida State, Todd Passman studied abroad in London, England as part of Florida State University’s International Program. Finally, Todd attended the very prestigious...
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Heather Lynn Smith
Maritime
Florida International University College of Law
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David L. Markel
Miami, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime
Tulane University School of Law
David Markel is a personal injury attorney whose practice consists of representing plaintiffs in serious, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Markel focuses on auto, truck, and motor vehicle accidents, cruise ship accidents, maritime and marine related injuries, negligent security, premises liability, victims of crime, and other complex litigation.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Mr. Markel graduated from Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove where he was an All Dade County football player and AP Scholar. Mr. Markel attended Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he continued his football career and graduated with a degree in History...
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Elizabeth Brennan
Jacksonville, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(904) 903-8233
10752 Deerwood Park Blvd.
Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Maritime, Business, Divorce and Family
Tulane University School of Law
Aggressive, Effective and Efficient! Ms. Brennan is a leading lady trial lawyer with over 30 years experience. You want Ms. Brennan on your side. Call now (904) 903-8233.
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Louis Maxwell Holzberg
Pinecrest, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Florida International University College of Law
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Christian Lindbaek
Melbourne, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Appeals, Construction and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Mr. Lindbaek has exclusively practiced Plaintiff's law since he started his career. During Law School at the University of Florida, Mr. Lindbaek worked at a prestigious Plaintiff's law firm where he gained valuable experience and insight that one can't get in law books. If you or your loved ones have been injured or treated unfairly by an insurance company, call or email Mr. Lindbaek for a free consultation.
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Donald J. Freeman
West Palm Beach, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Maritime, Business and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Donald J. Freeman, Esquire specializes in commercial litigation in state and federal courts, real estate and commercial transactions, business law and admiralty law. The firm office is located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Mr. Freeman graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967. He then served for four years as an Officer in the United States Coast Guard and commanded the 95 foot patrol boat, Cape Shoalwater, out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Freeman graduated from the University of Miami Law School in 1974. Mr. Freeman moved to...
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Ernesto L. Santos Jr.
Coral Gables, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Florida State University College of Law
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Karen Foy Grossman
Miami, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
9560 SW 107th Ave
Suite 207
Miami, FL 33176
Maritime
University of Florida
Karen Grossman has over 35 years’ experience as a maritime attorney, and as a trial attorney handles cruise passengers’ and crewmembers’ personal injury claims, including shipboard medical malpractice, slip and falls, and serious injuries. She is particularly skilled at representing victims of sexual assault with sensitivity and discretion. Ms. Grossman worked for many years representing all major cruise lines and has a unique understanding of the challenges associated with living and vacationing on a cruise ship. She now focuses her career on representing persons injured on cruise ships and devotes her time to getting top results for passengers and crew...
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Christopher Rodney Mank
Lakeland, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Maritime, Business, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Miami
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Howard Sutter
Jacksonville, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Appeals and Personal Injury
Native to Miami, in Jacksonville for 20 + years, avid sailor and dedicated to taking proper care of my clients. I practice maritime law in large part because I love boats. I handle appeals because I enjoy research, writing, and working with other attorneys.
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Evan Robinson
Miami, FL Maritime Law Attorney with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law
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Jeffrey Marc Braxton
Coral Springs, FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
5830 Coral Ridge Dr Suite #160
Coral Springs, FL 33076
Free ConsultationMaritime, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
St. Thomas University School of Law
I have practiced in the area of Personal injury and Wrongful Death for my entire legal career. This includes automobile accidents, slip and falls or any other type of injury matter. I started my career litigating injury lawsuits for the defense which included some of the largest insurance companies in the country. However, I felt my skills could better benefit the injured Plaintiff, so I "switched sides". I devote my entire practice to the area of Personal injury and Wrongful Death claims and litigation.
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Brandon Chase
Key West , FL Maritime Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University