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Michael Jason Winer
also known as Mike Winer, Winer Law Group
About Michael
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
45%
30 years
Personal Injury
40%
30 years
Brain Injury
5%
25 years
Contracts and Agreements
5%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-500 per hour
Contingency
10%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael Jason Winer
110 N 11th St, 1st FL, Tampa, FL, 336024223
Winer Law Group
1 West Las Olas Blvd, 5th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
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Michael Jason Winer's Reviews
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Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
2008 Motor Vehicle Accident
Stumbled on this site and saw Mr. Winer's name and wanted to leave a comment. I work in the legal industry and I have never met a lawyer like Mr. Winer and probably never wil again. He is exceptionally different from most attorneys in that he honestly cares about his clients and is a true advocate f...
Posted by Jackie | April 13, 2015
August 2009 incident
I was very pleased with the work that Mike Winer and his office has done with my case. I was very please with Cheryl Leynaar and the fact that she kept me informed and was very responsive anytime that I needed an answer or information regarding me or my case. Mike is very personable and speaks to m...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2015 | Workers Compensation
Settlement
Mike Winer has recently concluded a Worker's Comp case on my behalf. His knowledge and ability to communicate with clients was excellent. More importantly, his response to my many inquiries was fast and factual. He and his staff concluded my case in a relatively short period of time. I have been with...
Posted by Lance | December 03, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Saved me
I was injured on the job and Mike stood by my side through everything. There was times that I felt that I was all alone and all I had to do was pick up the phone and call him. He explained every step to me and made things easier for me to understand. Without Mike I would not have been taken care of b...
Posted by Terry | November 24, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Awesome attorney
Mr. Winer was highly recommended to me and exceeded my expectations in my workers compensation case. His office kept me informed every step of the way and they led me in the right direction through out the process. He is knowledgeable on current laws, detailed oriented, and is always thinking ahead...
Michael Jason Winer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I’ve worked with and against Mike and he is truly one of the best and classiest lawyers you could ever want to represent you."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is one of the best attorneys in town. Extremely well versed in the law and fights very hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've had the immense privilege of knowing Michael since he began his legal career, almost two decades ago. I also have the honor of counting him among my closest friends. Michael is "extraordinary", in the most literal sense of the word. He is brilliant; intellectually he is in a league of his own. He is also amazingly resourceful, creative, determined, and a tireless, peerless advocate for his many clients. Michael is, without question, one of the most incredible people I've ever encountered in my life. Moreover, he is genuinely humble, always endeavoring to find new ways to help those in dire need, regardless of the circumstances. He is a tremendous credit to our profession and community. I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Michael to anyone in need of an outstanding, uniquely qualified attorney."
"Mike is great at getting results for his clients. He cares for his clients needs. I highly recommend him"
"I have known Mr. Winer since we attended Stetson University together. Although we are competitors in the same area of practice, I have always been impressed with Mike's commitment to implement change in the workers compensation system in Florida. I commend him for his efforts and hope that he is rewarded with the change that he is seeking for the benefit of all of the workers in the State of Florida. He is very skilled and I would highly recommend him,"
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I am pleased to endorse this lawyer!"
"Mr. Winer is a knowledgeable and professional workers' compensation attorney, I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse Attorney Winer. From his credentials Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community and striving for more and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."
"Our State is blessed to have a competent, thorough and dedicated attorney lIke Mike Winer handling worker's compensation cases. We served on a Statewide claimant's attorney organization together and his thoughts and actions are quite impressive. I am honored to advise and recommend anyone in his jurisdiction to contact him for appropriate and directed legal representation."
"Mike is an outstanding lawyer who tireless works for his clients. Although he fights hard for his clients, he treats fellow members of the bar with respect and has earned theirs in return. I strongly endorse Mike."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
The Best Lawyers in America© for Workers' Compensation Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2020
Best Workers Compensation Attorney in Tampa, Expertise.com
2020
Top Rated Lawyer in Appellate Law, Corporate Counsel & The American Lawyer
2019
2019 Top Rated Lawyer in Insurance Law, ALM Media and Martindale-Hubbel
2019
The Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2018
Top Lawyers 2018 list, TAMPA Magazine
2018
Panel Attorney, NFLPA
2018
“America's Top Lawyers”, American Law Society Board
2017
Silver Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
One of the fastest growing law firms in the country, "2017 Law Firm 500 Awards"
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2015
Superlawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Rated in Appellate Law, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Tampa's Top Rated Lawyers, American Lawyer
2014
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2012
Top Rated - AV Preeminent Lawyers Appellate Law, The National Law Journal
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers, Tampa Bay Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
1999 - 2005
Partner, Arrick, Peacock, Hodges & Winer
1997 - 1999
Staff Attorney, Travelers Insurance Company
Associations
2019 - Present
NFL Players AssocationPanel Attorney
2019 - Present
Major League Baseball Players AssociationPanel Attorney
2018 - Present
National Hockey League and Professional Hockey League Players AssocationPanel Attorney
2008 - Present
Florida Workers' AdvocatesSecretary and Board of Directors
1997 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association
2015 - 2016
Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Law SectionChairman
2014 - 2015
Florida Workers' AdvocatesPresident
2012 - 2013
Florida Workers' AdvocatesVice President
2010 - 2012
Florida Justice AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Castellanos v. Next Door Co., No. SC13-2082
Victory for the Claimant
Miles v. CITY OF EDGEWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Victory for the Claimant
Isensee v. Zelasnik
Final Judgement for client in excess of $1.2 million
Stokes v. Schindler Elevator
Victory for Client and award of full payment of death benefits and funeral expenses
ROCIO LOPEZ v. ALLIED AEROFOAM/
victory for client
Education
1995
Stetson University College of Law
law
1991
University of Florida
BA
Speaking Engagements
2019
Workers' Compensation Forum
EXPOSURE, OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE & REPETITIVE TRAUMA
2018
Florida Workers' Advocates 28th Annual Educational Conference
The Constitutional Right to Privacy in a Worker’s Compensation Case
2016
The OJCC/WCI Workers' Compensation Seminar
The Supreme Court and Castellanos and Stahl
2015
Live Audio Webcast Presentation
What You Need to Know about Daubert in the World of Workers’ Compensation
2015
FWCI 70th Annual WC Educational Conference
Hot Topics
2014
Florida Workers' Advocates 24th Annual Educational Conference
Daubert- Admissibility of Scientific Evidence in Florida
2014
Florida Bar
The Affordable Care Act and Workers' Compensation
2013
Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Forum
Attorneys Fees; Settlements
2012
67th Annual WC Educational Conference
Hot Topics
2012
2012 Annual Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Forum
Trial Practice: Use of Vocational Experts
2011
FWCI 66th Annual WC Educational Conference-
Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation
2011
2011 Annual Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Forum-
Attorneys' Fees and Costs
2011
2011 Annual Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Forum
Vocational Issues in Workers' Compensation
2010
Forum
Use of Vocational Experts
2010
65th Annual WC Educational Conference
Fraud, Omission and Misrepresentation
2009
64th Annual WC Educational Conference
PEO, Construction and Undocumented Wage Earners
2009
19th Annual Educational Conference- (panelist
Attorney’s Fees in the work comp system
2008
18th Annual Educational Conference
The Use of Technology for a More Efficient Practice
Publications
2011
News & 440 Report
Editor
2010
News & 440 Report
Fraud- X+Y=Z?
Languages
Spanish
German
Activity
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