Charles Roy Lipcon

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Charles Roy Lipcon

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 54 years

Admiralty and maritime Lawyer at Coral Gables, FL
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Brain Injury, Class Action, Wrongful Death

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

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About Charles

Biography

Named "Lawyer of the Year" in Maritime - "Best Law Firms" US News & World Report - Over $500 million recovered - Over 50 Years in Service. Call Now! 888-402-0067

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 94%

Focusing on maritime & admiralty personal injury claims against cruise lines & other boat owners, our maritime lawyers represent passengers & crew injured on ships worldwide. Representation may be available for passengers and crew injured in accidents, assaults or by reason of illnesses on cruise ships, tankers, motorboats, personal water craft or many other type of vessels.

55 years | 3,000 cases

94%
Brain Injury 2%

We have extensive experience in litigating traumatic brain injury cases. We have handled and are currently handling many brain injury cases that have occurred on land as well as on ships. Our experience with traumatic brain injury cases provides us with the necessary tools to tackle these types of cases no matter how they are caused and no matter where they are caused.

55 years | 100 cases

2%
Class Action 2%

This firm has extensive class action experience in the area of admiralty and maritime law. The first ever class action in admiralty was handled by a member of the firm. Since then, many class action claims in admiralty and maritime have been filed and handled by our firm. In addition, class action work in other areas has also been filed such as air crashes and product liability actions.

55 years | 30 cases

2%
Wrongful Death 2%

We have extensive experience in litigating personal injury and wrongful death cases. When the injuries result in death, then typically the claim goes to the spouse and the children. The wrongful death claim might include loss of: support, comfort, guidance, society, consortium, and net accumulations to the estate. The lawyers in our firm have handled these types of losses both in the admiralty and maritime area as well as for land based accidents.

55 years | 800 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 54 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1971

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.

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

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Georgia Office, Atlanta, GA, 30326

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Charles Roy Lipcon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephen | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Admiralty & Maritime

Alex Perez with Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.

After extensive research, we picked Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. to represent us in our maritime lawsuit. The positive results of our case is indicative of the choice we have made. We were exceptionally fortunate to have Attorney Alex Perez and his team, particularly Kim Cuellar, advocate o...ur case to an amazing and rewarding completion. From the beginning of our case, AttorneyAlex Perez and his team made us feel that our case and getting the desired results were the absolute priority of the firm. They promptly addressed our concerns, which were many; they immediately responded to our incessant “what ifs” and presented appropriate alternatives that would be most beneficial to us and to keep the case on an active trajectory; most importantly, Attorney Alex Perez provided extremely important legal guidance and answers. It was so refreshing to have an attorney reflecting honesty. As an example, on a few occasions we asked questions to which Mr. Perez did not have immediate answers but he would always assure us that he would research and get us the answers. Sure enough the answers were always provided. This human element made dealing with Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. so refreshing. We were not just given advice and answers to keep us quiet or given legal terminology that was hard to understand. Everything was clear, concise, simple, and straightforward. Perhaps the most important element of having Attorney Perez and Ms. Cuellar was the open line of communication that was established from the beginning of the engagement. We always had immediate responses from the firm. It really didn’t matter what time of the day or what day of the week, Mr. Perez would always call, text or email us. In fact, my wife and I often wondered out loud, “Does he have time off?” Moreover, we were always involved in all decision making. We were always given the appropriate legal advice and possible outcomes to seriously analyze the next step before jointly coming to a decision. This amazing effortless dedication to our case encapsulated our rewarding relationship with Alex Perez and we, my wife and I, without any reservation, would highly recommend Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. especially Attorney Perez and Ms Cuellar to anyone who wants painless, stress free, successful, and rewarding representation. Stephen T. Althea T.

Posted by Ardhe | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Admiralty & Maritime

Ardhe

In my opinion, the first team of lawyers from Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman PA is for service, where I got a discussion service with very good arguments, the second one can be invited to negotiate well, and furthermore, there is a patient attitude to deal with clients, in my opinion. , for the servic...e that I got was very good and hopefully in the future the team of lawyers Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman can help the crew who got into a disaster like mine, I am very grateful for your team for winning the case that I experienced well and smoothly, hopefully in the end then I can work with your team Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman. I hope this experience is very useful for the future for everyone, specialy who does worker a seaman. Thanks you very much for Ms sylvia and Mr. Winkleman, they are work professional and much help me my case.

Posted by Anja | January 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent performance

I would like to thank the company Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman P.A. for their performance. They were professional, responsive, and helpful. They helped me with my case quickly and they always kept me in touch with the progress. It was really good to have someone you can fully trust and whom you know... it is going to help you with all the knowledge. And again very good company to work with, I highly recommend them if you suffered from any injury on a cruise ship.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Hopeless & Helpless

I am from South Africa & was assaulted while working on a cruise liner. I had no way or means of trying to make a case once I was sent home. I kept on looking for someone who could assist & that is when I found Jason Margulies. He let me know what was to be expected right from the start & although... this has taken almost 4 years to settle, he did not forget about or my case. He & his team made the time & because they actually cared about who I am & wanted justice for the wrong I had been done, they have helped change my life for the better. I will never be able to express my gratitude.

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Charles Roy Lipcon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Gross

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is top notch in his field nationally."

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Jason Margulies

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chuck Lipcon is, to my knowledge, the finest, most successful, and most qualified admiralty / maritime litigator practicing."

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Christopher Leroi

Wrongful death lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lipcon is an incredible attorney who provides sage advice to all questions asked on Avvo. He is extremely knowledgeable and even though I have been practicing for 23 years as a judge, magistrate, and prosecutor, I learn from him every day."

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Peter Lamont

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Eric Morales

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Charles Lipcon's excellent reputation in maritime and injury law is well deserved. He is one of the premier attorneys in his field, possessing great experience, ability, and professionalism."

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Ricardo Alsina

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He consistently gets top dollar for his clients and does so expeditiously and economically. He is also not affraid to take on a difficult case and stay with it to Trial."

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Michael Winkleman

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chuck is without question the best maritime attorney in South Florida, and arguably one of the best maritime attorneys in the world. It is his ingenuity, creativity, work ethic and committment to excellence that set him apart from the competition."

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Admiralty and maritime lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2026

Best Law Firms, Best Law Firms

2025

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Top 100 Litigators, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2024

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Lawyer of the Year - Admiralty & Maritime, Best Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

World's Best Prosecutor of Cruise Lines, Maxim

2010

Top Law Firm Protecting Seafarer's Rights, International Seafarer's Association

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2002 - Present

President, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A

1973 - 2002

Attorney, Law Offices of Charles R. Lipcon

Associations

1971 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1970 - Present

Mensa

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Florida Justice Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyer's Association

Founder

Federal Bar Association

Member

Miami-Dade Justice Association

Member

Dade County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sosa vs. M/V Lago Izabal

Verdict for Plaintiff: $25,843,903.00

Langmead vs. Admiral Cruises, Inc.

VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF: $3,500,965.00

Over $450 million recovered

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Education

1971

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

University of Miami

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

American Trial Lawyers Association Convention Update on Cruise Ship Liability and Forum Selection/ Arbitration Clauses

N/A

Guest Lecturer

Admiralty Law Lectures @ St. Thomas School of Law

N/A

Guest Lecturer

Admiralty Law Lectures @ University of Miami

Publications

2018

E-newsletter - sign up online Cruise Line Law Reporter

2009

Available for purchase on www.lipcon.com, or via Amazon.com Unsafe on the High Seas

1989

available for free download on www.lipcon.com Seaman's Rights in the United States - available in 8 languages

Languages

Spanish

German

French

Italian

Polish

Russian

Hungarian

Turkish

Activity

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