$ 300-400 per hour
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Curtis Jay Mase
Virtual Consultation Available
About Curtis
Biography
Curtis J. Mase is the Managing Shareholder and founder of Mase Seitz Briggs. He is board certified in civil trial law by the Florida Bar and National Board of Trial Advocates (NBTA). Mr. Mase is also board certified in pretrial practice by the NBTA. His main area of practice is civil litigation with an emphasis on maritime and admiralty, personal injury and class actions. Mr. Mase has tried hundreds of jury and non-jury matters.
Born in Coral Gables, Florida, Mr. Mase earned his B.A. with a dual major in English and Business from Florida State University in 1982. He graduated from Florida State University College of Law, with honors, in 1984. While in law school he was a member of the Moot Court and the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law.
In addition to his active trial practice, Mr. Mase has argued numerous appeals in both state and federal court, including the Florida Supreme Court. Mr. Mase has written and lectured on a number of subjects including trial practice and procedure, evidence and admiralty and maritime law.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime
50%
38 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
45%
41 years | 1,000 cases
Class Action
5%
36 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 40 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Mase Seitz Briggs
(305) 377-3770
Fax
(305) 377-0080
Fax
2601 S. Bayshore Drive, Suite 800, Miami, FL, 33133
maselaw.com/Online Presence
Other places you can find Curtis online.
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"Great strategist and awesome trial attorney. With Curtis' experience combined with his knowledge, you will not find a better litigator."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Jennifer Hernandez
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Jason Margulies
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2021
Lawyer of the Year - Admiralty & Maritime, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Florida Super Lawyers - Admiralty & Maritime Law, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
“Best Lawyers in America”, US News
2013
“Top Lawyer”, South Florida Legal Guide
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
“Law & Politics”, Super Lawyers
2013
“Best Lawyers in America”, US News
2012
“Law & Politics”, Super Lawyers
2012
“Top Lawyer”, South Florida Legal Guide
2012
“Best Lawyers in America”, US News
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
“Top Lawyer”, South Florida Legal Guide
2011
“Law & Politics”, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
“Best Lawyers in America”, US News
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
“Top Lawyer”, South Florida Legal Guide
2010
“Law & Politics”, Super Lawyers
2010
“Best Lawyers in America”, US News
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
“Law & Politics”, Super Lawyers
2009
“Top Lawyer”, South Florida Legal Guide
2009
“Best Lawyers in America”, US News
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
“Best Lawyers in America”, US News
2008
“Top Lawyer”, South Florida Legal Guide
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
“Top Lawyer”, South Florida Legal Guide
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
“Top Lawyer”, South Florida Legal Guide
1998
Board Certification in Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1993
Board Certification in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar
N/A
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Managing Shareholder, Mase Mebane Seitz
1996 - 1997
Partner, Chaffe, McAll, Phillips, Soler & Torpy, P.A.
1993 - 1996
Partner, Fowler, White, Burnett, Banick, & Strickroot, P.A.
1988 - 1992
Partner, Anderson, Livingston, Kubit, & Mase f/k/a Patton & Kanner
1987 - 1988
Associate, Karl Santone P.A.
1985 - 1987
Associate, Floyd Pearson Richman Greer Weil Zack & Brumbaugh P.A.
Associations
2020 - Present
Dade County Bar Association, Civil Litigation CommitteeAttorney Member
2020 - Present
Dade County Bar Association, Federal Court CommittAttorney Member
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Committee on Admiralty and Maritime LitigationAttorney Member
2014 - Present
Marine CouncilAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationAttorney Member
1991 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United States, Cruise Line CommitteeVice Chair
1985 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
American Bar Association
Attorney Member
Cuban American Bar Association
Attorney Member
Federal Bar Association
Attorney Member
Florida Bar, Admiralty Law Committee
Attorney Member
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Attorney Member
2005 - 2008
Florida Bar, Grievance CommitteeAttorney Member
1986 - 1988
Florida Bar, Code and Rules of Evidence CommitteeAttorney Member
Education
1984
Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor with Honors
1982
Florida State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Florida Bar, Admiralty Law Committee 3rd Annual Passenger & Crew Claims Seminar
Booze, Brawls, Sex and Falls
2017
Cruise Industry and Seafarers Claims Seminar
Required Proof in Passenger Medical Negligence Claims post-Franza
2014
Thomas Miller Personal Injury Seminar
Adverse Jury Verdicts in Injury Cases: Responses and Strategies, Distinctions Between Arbitration and Litigation
2013
Bench & Bar Conference
Latest Developments in Admiralty Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers