If you have been injured or victimized in a maritime-related accident, finding an experienced attorney to represent you is very important. At Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., our experienced, award-winning maritime lawyers provide legal services that encompass all types of maritime and admiralty litigation. Our attorneys have over 200 years of combined experience in handling accidents involving all types of watercraft, including cruise ships, boats, yachts, and commercial vessels. Our legal team can help you determine the strength of your claim, the applicable laws governing your case, and the appropriate legal jurisdiction your claim falls under. Moreover, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A offers free, confidential case evaluations, and our exclusive team of award-winning lawyers provides legal representation to a diverse clientele from all over the world.
Charles R. Lipcon
FounderBest Lawyers in America
Best Law Firms (US News)
SuperLawyers
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Club
Million Dollar Advocates Club
Jason R. Margulies
Named PartnerBest Lawyers in America
Best Law Firms (US News)
SuperLawyers
Michael A. Winkleman
Named PartnerBest Law Firms (US News)
SuperLawyers
Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida in 2017
Jacqueline Garcell
Senior PartnerTop 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida in 2017
SuperLawyers
Carol L. Finklehoffe
PartnerSuperLawyers
L. Alex Perez
PartnerSuperLawyers
Crew Injury Claims
Recreational Boating Injury Claims
Maritime Contracts
Vessel Arrests
Maritime Procedure
Daniel Grammes
PartnerSuperLawyers
$875,000 Crewmember class action wage claim
Marc Weiner
Partner
Stefanie Black
PartnerSuperLawyers
Geoffrey Probst
Partner
Elizabeth Irazabal
AttorneyReceived Pro Bono Commendation from St. Thomas School of Law
Eliana Aklepi
Attorney
Ashley E. Wentz
Attorney
Ryan Hunt
Attorney
Nicolas Lipcon
AttorneyPhi Delta Phi
Mock Trial
Crew Injury Claims
Admiralty Procedure and Maritime Law
Kevin Niser
AttorneySilver Oar Award
St. Thomas University School of Law Pro Bono Commendation
Our Support Staff
Our team of maritime lawyers is supported by an incredible team of Support Staff, ranging from paralegals to legal assistants and more. We are delighted to have such a strong team at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.. Without the incredible support team our lawyers would not be able to do what they do! Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. is an impressive team of 28 professionals, working hard to get you the recovery you deserve!
Maria Rodriguez-Taboada
Manager“It is very fulfilling to provide tangible and meaningful contributions to the company through my passion for rigorous analysis.”
Ana Martinez
Office Manager/HR“Privileged to contribute to a team whose sole purpose is to help others, nothing is more rewarding.”
Yamile Delgado
Senior Paralegal“For me, it has always been For People, For Justice. That’s why I do it.”
Jackelyn Fiat
Manager“Every campaign we create has the potential to not only showcase the expertise and integrity of our firm, but also to educate and empower individuals about their legal rights.”
Daimelys Paz
Intake Coordinator/Legal Assistant“When you do what you love, it’s not work anymore.”
Marlene Yepez
Legal Assistant“For me, it is about working together as a team for the most favorable results.”
Jacqueline Schneider
Legal Assistant“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it”
Barbara Cancela
Paralegal“It is a pleasure and an honor to be the voice of the severely injured clients.”
Nathalie Uzieda
Paralegal“I get to help walk clients through some of the toughest times in their lives. And there is no greater satisfaction to seeing the end result.”
Stephanie Garcia
Legal Assistant“Being able to help our clients in some way at such a pivotal point in their lives makes it all worthwhile.”
Yasmin Illanes Bahut
Medical Records & Liens Specialist“Success doesn’t lead to happiness; rather, happiness leads to success. When you’re passionate about what you do, success will follow naturally”
Karla Miranda
Accounting Assistant“Privileged to do my part and work with a team that is hardworking, passionate, genuine and ultimately are here to help others.”
Our Attorneys Fight for the Rights of Those Injured at Sea
The maritime lawyers at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. all come from unique legal backgrounds and possess an unmatched level of legal skill and expertise. Our legal team uses their superior legal acumen to provide legal representation to a broad spectrum of clients that have been injured at sea including:
- passengers
- crew members
- seafarers’ unions
- cruise line employees
- seamen
Our scope of practice encompasses legal and administrative rights, medical treatment, cruise ship sexual assault cases, and maritime accident compensation available under United States law, and we have represented plaintiffs in cases against most of the major cruise lines.
Attorneys that Aren’t Afraid to go to Trial
At Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., we have handled thousands of maritime matters, and our lawyers have a long history of being industry-shaping advocates for ship safety, seamen’s rights, responsible cruising, and holding professional mariners who represent themselves to the cruising public as common carriers accountable for their actions. We have brought over 200 trials to verdict in state and federal courts, and our team has recovered millions on behalf of clients injured or victimized in cases related to the sea.
At Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. our maritime lawyers are dedicated to providing the highest level of client care possible. We consider high-quality client service to be an essential part of the excellence in our firm’s pledge of “integrity first, compassion, and excellence in all we do.” In keeping with our pledge, every maritime lawyer on our team ensures that each client receives individualized one-on-one legal counsel and advice, superior legal representation, and an unmatched client experience.
International Representation
Our firm is proud to represent clients internationally, and as part of our dedication to providing our international clients with the most effective legal services possible, we operate the multi-lingual practice. This aspect of our practice allows our maritime lawyers to represent plaintiffs who reside domestically in the United States, as well as those who live abroad.
If you or someone you love has been searching for a maritime lawyer, please do not hesitate to contact our firm today at 877-233-1238, for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
