Our Miami Maritime Lawyers Have 50 Years of Experience Suing Cruise Lines and Other Vessels at Sea

At Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., our maritime lawyers are dedicated to holding cruise lines and other maritime entities accountable for failing to meet safety and compliance standards. With our headquarters in Miami, FL, and seven offices nationwide, we are well-equipped to assist you. Our Miami maritime attorneys hold cruise lines and other maritime entities accountable for injuries that occur at sea

Our team of 20 award-winning attorneys has been recognized by “Best Lawyers”® and “Best Law Firms”® by US News & World Report for the past nine years. Since opening our doors in 1971, we’ve handled over 4,000 cases and recovered more than $500 million for our clients. Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. proudly acknowledges the notable successes of Charles Lipcon (2020) and Jason R. Margulies (2025), each having been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Admiralty and Maritime Law for Miami, a distinguished lifetime recognition achieved by two of our firm’s members.

Our Miami maritime law firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida, just minutes away from the Port of Miami’s main terminals and overlooking Miami’s cruise passenger facilities — the ideal location for world leaders in maritime law. With 20 full-time maritime law attorneys and over 50 years of experience, we are ready to handle the most complex injuries and assaults at sea and get you and your family the recovery that you deserve.

Miami Headquarters

Our Miami headquarters is located at:

2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 1480, Coral Gables, FL 33134

(877) 233-1238

Our office is just minutes from PortMiami, one of the busiest passenger seaports in the world and a major hub for both cruise and commercial maritime traffic. Whether you’re a passenger arriving on one of the many cruise lines served by PortMiami, a crew member, or someone connected to the port’s shipping and vessel operations, you’ll find our global headquarters easy to reach.

Our firm is also located close to the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Federal Courthouse Building, which houses the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The federal courthouse facility provides accessible access to accommodate all clients who wish to attend hearings and trials. This location is important because virtually all cruise ship injury cases must be filed in this precise courthouse due to the terms and conditions of many maritime cases, including those governed by a passenger ticket contract or maritime venue provisions

Our Miami headquarters is centrally located and easily accessible by public transportation. In addition to ample street parking, there are several public parking garages within walking distance of our building.

South Miami Satellite Office

We also have a convenient satellite office in the South Miami/ Kendall area.

9560 SW 107th Ave, Suite 207, Miami, FL 33176

(888) 723-3048

Miami Headquarters For The Nation’s Leading Maritime Lawyers

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. is one of the nation’s leading maritime law firms representing passengers and crew members who have been injured, assaulted or lost their lives at sea. The firm has been handling maritime cases since 1971 and has handled some of the most significant cases in cruise line history.

Our firm’s lawyers have been featured on major news outlets such as CNN, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Time Magazine, CBS, 60 Minutes, and more.

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has been consistently ranked by U.S. News – “Best Lawyers”® as a “Tier 1” law firm in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation and Admiralty & Maritime Law.

If you have been injured or lost a family member in a maritime accident, contact our Miami maritime lawyers today to speak with one of our 20 full-time maritime attorneys. We offer free consultations, and there is no fee unless we recover compensation for your injuries or loss.

Charles R. Lipcon

Founder

Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers ® Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Club Million Dollar Advocates Club

Jason R. Margulies

Named Partner

Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers ® Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers

Michael A. Winkleman

Named Partner

Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida in 2017

Jacqueline Garcell Lewis

Senior Partner

Attorney

Your First Steps After A Maritime Injury In Miami

What you do in the hours and days after a maritime accident can shape your claim’s outcome. Get medical care right away, even if you feel fine at first, since injuries from falls, assaults, or accidents at sea are not always obvious right away, and you want to be sure to document your accident by seeing the ship’s medical staff.

Why Acting Quickly Matters In Miami Cases

Many maritime and cruise ship claims carry strict deadlines that are much shorter than a typical injury case, sometimes as little as six months to provide a written notice of the claim and one year from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit in the proper legal forum. Waiting too long to report what happened or to speak with a lawyer can put your entire claim at risk, no matter how strong the underlying case may be.

Write down what happened while it is still fresh, save any photos you took, and keep the cruise ticket contract, medical bills, and any incident reports the vessel operator gave you. If you were hurt working aboard a ship, notify your employer in writing as soon as you are able.

Let Us Handle The Rest

Cruise lines and shipping companies often have their own legal teams working to limit what they pay out, and they may reach out to you directly before you have had a chance to speak with anyone on your side. You do not have to navigate that alone. Our Miami maritime lawyers can review what happened, explain your options, and help ensure your claim is filed in the right court and within the proper time frame.

Our Miami Office Maritime Practice Areas

Our law firm is able to assist Miami, Florida residents, and visitors who need help in the following practice areas:

Maritime Personal Injury Law Services Offered by Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.

Our expertise spans complex maritime laws, international laws, and jurisdictional issues, enabling us to handle complex cases involving cruise ships, commercial vessels, and other watercraft with a deep understanding of the nuances of maritime law.

Personal Injury Claims at Sea

The attorneys at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. have built a reputation for vigorously pursuing personal injury claims arising from accidents and incidents at sea; and maximizing their value for their clients. Whether the injury results from negligence, unsafe conditions, or assaults aboard ships, our firm leverages decades of specialized maritime law experience to advocate for appropriate compensation. Our extensive knowledge of maritime personal injury law ensures that clients receive dedicated representation in claims involving injuries sustained on oceans, rivers, and other navigable waters.

Cruise Ship Passenger Claims

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. is nationally recognized as one of America’s largest and most experienced maritime law firms representing cruise ship passengers. We have successfully handled thousands of cases involving injuries, assaults, and wrongful death claims occurring on cruise ships and other water vessels. Our maritime attorney law firm understands the unique legal challenges passengers face under maritime law and cruise line policies. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, providing passengers with expert advocacy against powerful cruise line corporations.

In reading our past case results, you’ll find numerous times we’ve won claims against a cruise ship for a slip and fall, gangway accident, sexual assault, and more.

Crew Member Claims and Labor Rights

In addition to representing passengers, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. vigorously defends the rights of crew members working aboard vessels, against their employers and ship operators. Our firm is well-versed in maritime labor laws and protections, including the Jones Act and the Maritime Labor Convention, ensuring that injured crew members receive proper compensation and benefits.

Our attorneys are committed to fighting for fair treatment, medical care, and justice for seafarers who suffer injuries or labor violations while working at sea. In Sosa vs. M/V Lago Izabal, we successfully earned an injured seaman over $25 million for burns he received at work aboard a maritime vessel when the engine exploded. In another case, we helped the family of a deceased crewmember victim receive over $6 million in a wrongful death claim. Our handling of the El Faro disaster, where the entire crew was lost in Hurricane Joaquin, resulted in resolutions for the estates of many of the crewmembers aboard who lost their lives.

Our numerous case victories reflect our firm’s specialized expertise and longstanding commitment to maritime personal injury law as detailed on our official site and profiles.

Shipping Companies Operating Out of Port of Miami

Along with many cruise companies, Port of Miami is home to a variety of multinational shipping companies that employ many maritime workers.

A.P. Moller-Maersk
Hapag-Lloyd
MSC Cruises (MSC)
CMA CGM
China Shipping Container Lines
Evergreen Marine
Hyundai Merchant Marine
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line)
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)
OOCL
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
Zim Integrated Shipping Services

Filing Maritime Claims Against Shipping Companies

The Jones Act is a federal law that provides seamen with the right to sue their employers for personal injuries sustained while working at sea. Seamen who are injured while working on cargo ships, fishing boats, oil rigs, and other vessels typically have the option of filing a Jones Act claim against their employer.

Boating And Jet Ski Accidents in Miami

Some of the most common causes of boating and jet ski accidents include:

Inexperienced operators
Reckless or negligent operation
Unsafe waters
Poor weather conditions
Defective equipment
Alcohol use

The lawyers at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. have successfully represented countless victims of boating and jet ski accidents in Miami, throughout Florida and around the world. If you or a loved one have been injured in a boating or jet ski accident, we encourage you to contact our offices today for a free consultation. We will review your case and advise you of your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Trying to make sense of what to do after an accident can be overwhelming. We are here to help you through this process. Contact our offices today for a free consultation with one of our award-winning personal injury lawyers at any of our national law office locations.

Partner With Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. In Miami

A maritime injury can leave you dealing with pain, lost income, and a lot of uncertainty all at once, and you should not have to sort through it by yourself. Our Miami maritime lawyers have recovered well over $500 million for our clients, and US News & World Report has recognized us as one of the “Best Law Firms”® for our work in Admiralty & Maritime Law and Personal Injury Litigation. With 16 full-time maritime attorneys and over 50 years of experience from our Miami headquarters, we know how to build a strong claim, whether you were hurt as a boat passenger, a crew member, or a maritime worker.

Our team is ready to review what happened, explain your options, and pursue the compensation you may be owed. Fill out our contact form or call us at 877-233-1238 to schedule your free case review.

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