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Michael A. Winkleman

Michael A. Winkleman

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

Michael A. Winkleman is one of the nation’s top maritime lawyers. An active trial and appellate attorney, Mr. Winkleman is also a frequent contributing expert on maritime and cruise ship law. He has made more than 100 national television appearances regarding cruise ship law, including The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, 20/20, Inside Edition, OutFront with Erin Burnett, Fox News Channel’s ‘American’s Newsroom,’ ‘Fox & Friends,’ ‘America Live,’ ‘Happening Now,’ ‘Justice with Judge Jeanine’; and ‘Imus in the Morning.’

Mr. Winkleman has received numerous honors and accolades in recognition of his contributions to the field of maritime law

Practice Areas
    Maritime Law
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Areas
  • Boating Accidents
  • Cruise Ship Injury Law
  • Cruise Ship Rape
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Trial and Appellate Attorney and Partner
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
Current
Education
St. Thomas University School of Law
J.D. (2006) | Doctor of Law
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Awards
Best Law Firms
US News & World Report
2016-2024
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
2016-2024
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Superlawyers
Top Attorneys Under 40
Florida Trend Magazine
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 0036719
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Appellate Committee of the Florida Justice Association
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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Dade County Bar Association
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Activities: Appellate Practice Committee and Judicial Outreach Committee
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Miami Dade Justice Association
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Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association
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Southeastern Admiralty Lawyers Institute
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Speaking Engagements
Cruise Ship Accidents Involving Children
ABC10 News
Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Victim News Coverage
CBS4 News
Cruise Ship Lifeguards to Reduce Drowning
NBC6 News
Carnival Cruise Drowning
FoxNews Channel 13
Things to Look Out For While Traveling the Holiday Season
FoxNews
Websites & Blogs
Website
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A
Website
Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer
Blog
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Legal Answers
7 Questions Answered
Q. Maintenance and Cure, Jones Act applicability. Need Help
A: Were you working for Thriller Powerboats at the time? I've had several cases against them over the years. Any case against them would need to be brought in Miami, Florida. You are entitled to compensation for your injuries. Whether or not the Jones Act applies will depend on certain factors which we can dig further into. But even if the Jones Act does not apply, you are still entitled to be compensated.
Q. We were told we have a strong case against a cruise line. Not sure how to proceed.
A: The best thing you can do is contact an experienced maritime lawyer. Depending on the cruise line, you are required to file any case in a specific location. The vast majority of cruise lines cases must be filed in Miami, Florida (Carnival, Royal, NCL). Princess cases have to be filed in California and Holland America cases have to be filed in Washington State. Feel free to email me directly at mw@lipcon.com and i'm happy to give my advice directly.
Q. Cruise ship injury from wind tunnel effect in stateroom.
A: We’ve handled dozens of injury cases on cruise ships involving the wind tunnel effect just like yours. As such the cruise line is on notice of the danger. Feel free to email me at mw@lipcon.com and we can likely help.

Note that any case has to be filed in miami within one year of the injury per the terms of the cruise ticket contract
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Contact & Map
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
Florida Office - HEADQUARTERS
2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Suite 1480
Miami, FL 33134
Toll-Free: (877) 757-6514
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
Miami Office
9560 SW 107th Ave
Suite 207
Miami, FL 33176
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Georgia Office
3379 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 760
Atlanta, GA 30326
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1325 Fourth Ave.
Suite 1744
Seattle, WA 98101
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5020 Montrose Boulevard
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Houston, TX 77006
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