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Biography
Jason R. Margulies is an experienced, board certified, maritime lawyer and an active trial attorney handling maritime personal injury, cruise line sexual assault and wrongful death claims. He is a shareholder in one of the most successful maritime personal injury law firms in the world, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America and his firm is named to Best Law Firms by US News & World Report, year after year. With combined experience of over 100 years, his firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars.
Mr. Margulies has ben recognized with an AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 rating, the highest rating for both legal ability and professional and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbell. In addition to being an active personal injury and board certified maritime litigator, Mr. Margulies is also certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Mediator. Because of his extensive experience, Mr. Margulies is regularly consulted and interviewed by the news media regarding legal and safety issues concerning cruise travel.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Admiralty and Maritime
100%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 500-600 per hour
Contingency
33%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2011
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 2 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 7 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 1480, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
lipcon.com/Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
5020 Montrose Boulevard, Suite 700A, Houston, TX, 77006
lipcon.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Posted by Catherine | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Compassionate and Professional
Jason Margulies gave me Excellent service ,he represented me with professionalism and explaining to me all the details about my case. He was truly amazing in litigating my case, if anyone needs an attorney this is your man, and his paralegal Maggie is amazing too!! An amazing team that you would be...
Posted by Geneva | March 24, 2014 | Personal Injury
Slip and Fall Litigation
Mr. Margulies represented me in a litigation against a cruise line. I slipped and fell while on a cruise ship in Alaska. I had a severe break to my wrist which required 3 operations. During the entire process of the litigation I was kept informed by Mr. Margulies. I am so pleased with the resul...
Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2013 | Admiralty & Maritime
Seasoned and astute attorney
I would definitely recommend attorney Jason Margulies. I did not know where to start in selecting an attorney when I needed help and so I did an Internet search. I decided to hire him for my maritime injury case based on my search, and am very happy that I did. He knows what he is doing, for sure....
Posted by Pablo | October 26, 2012
Defend my case against Carnival Cruise Lines because some injuries
Excellent service ,he represented me with professionalism and explainning me all the details about my case.
Posted by Robert | July 19, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
On Top of the Details!
I had a hard time finding an attorney to take my case because it was against a sizeable company but Jason Margulies and his associates welcomed the opportunity to represent me. Jason and his assistant kept me informed at every turn. Whenever I had a question or required clarification, Jason and Mag...
Jason Robert Margulies's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Margulies on several cruise ship injury claims. His knowledge and understanding of maritime law is unparalleled and he leverages that knowledge to obtain top recoveries for his clients. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you for an injury you suffered aboard a cruise ship, look no further. He represents client's with passion and determination."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. During law school, I clerked for Jason. He is a phenomenal attorney who is truly passionate about his cases. He is knowledgeable, strategic and highly effective. You cannot go wrong with Jason Margulies or any of the attorneys at Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Jason. Mr. Margulies is very professional and an extremely well qualified attorney. I look forward to our next opportunity to work together on a case."
"I have opposed Jason on numerous cases over the years. He exemplifies zealous, ethical, professional advocacy. I endorse/recommend him unconditionally"
"Jason is an outstanding lawyer in the specialized area of maritime personal law. He has represented passengers and crew members from literally around the world. He has a reputation of being highly skilled, hard working and experienced. His firm has handled some of the highest profile cases against the cruise lines. I enthusiastically endorse Jason as one of the best maritime lawyers in Miami."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Jason is the type of lawyer that we all strive to be like: intelligent, creative, hard working and passionate. I had the pleasure of conducting a jury trial in October of 2010 with Jason, where we obtained a $4.4 milliion verdict for our client. Quite simply, Jason's talents, in and out of the courtroom, put him in a league of his own."
"Jason is a fine Admiralty lawyer, at the top of this challenging field. Though we are in the same specialty and in a sense competitors, i know i can always rely upon Jason for his experienced input and vast knowledge of Maritime law and the right consultants to improve our cases. I am confident that Jason works very hard to apply all of his training and experience to his clients interests and gives them the same care and attention as he does when consulting with fellow lawyers in the community. I highly recommend Jason Margulies, and am proud to call him a learned colleague and friend"
"I endorse this lawyer. He has an extensive background in maritime matters and is a highly effective litigator who works hard for his clients."
Christopher Goodroe
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Christopher Brown
Personal injury lawyer
Allison Hertog
Education lawyer
James Walker
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Michael Winkleman
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Glenn Holzberg
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Charles Lipcon
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Best Lawyers, Best Attorneys in America
2026
Best Law Firms, Best Law Firms
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2025
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, 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
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Board Certification in Admiralty and Maritime Law, The Florida Bar
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Advocate, American Association for Justice National College of Advocacy
2010
Faculty Member, Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies
1994
Associate Editor, University of Miami Inter-American Law Review
1994
Most Outstanding Third Year Member, University of Miami Inter-American Law Review
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Shareholder, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
1997 - 2002
Attorney, Law Offices of Charles R. Lipcon
1995 - 1997
Attorney, Law Offices of Philip M. Gerson
1993 - 1995
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Charles R. Lipcon
1992 - 1992
Law Clerk, Judge Patti Englander Henning
Associations
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Eleventh Circuit Grievance CommitteeAttorney Member
2011 - Present
National Crime Victims Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Southeastern Admiralty Law InstituteMember
2010 - Present
11th Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
2007 - Present
Florida Supreme CourtCivil Circuit Certified Mediator
2002 - Present
United States Court of Federal ClaimsAdmitted to Practice
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2000 - Present
Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers AssociationFounding Member
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
1996 - Present
Florida Justice Association
1996 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
1995 - Present
American Association for Justice
Sample of Legal Cases
Walker v. FP&L, Danella Construction Corp., et al.
$4.4 Million Verdict
Involved with over $100 million in recoveries for injured clients since 2000
Over $100 million in recoveries
Education
1995
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
New York University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
Morning Show WSFL-TV
Cruise Ship Safety
2010
Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies
Maritime Law Review
2009
CBS Radio
Cruise Ship Sexual Assaults
2009
CBS Morning Show
Cruise Ship Crimes
2005
MSNBC
George Smith Case
Publications
2012
Inside Counsel
Cruise Ship Victims Can't Sue in the U.S.
2011
Reuters
Cruise ship victims can't use U.S. courts: experts
2010
Daily Business Review
Jury Awards $4.3 Million to Injured Miami Port Worker
2008
Time
When Adventure Tourism Kills
2007
Wall Street Journal
Trouble At Sea: Free-Agent Doctors
1999
Sun Sentinel
Ecstasy Back At Sea, But Questions Remain About Fire A Year Ago
1998
Reuters
US Couple Sues Over Ecstasy
Languages
English
Spanish
German
French
Italian
Polish
Russian
Hungarian
Turkish
Activity
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