Michael Jason Winer

Michael Jason Winer

also known as Mike Winer, Winer Law Group

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Brain Injury ... +2 more

110 N 11th St, 1st FL, Tampa, FL

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Brain Injury 5%

25 years

5%
Entertainment 5%

Sports Injury Law

12 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-500 per hour

Contingency

10%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Rose | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

The G.O.A.T

I am beyond grateful to attorney Winer and his wonderful staff. My twins and I were involved in a motor vehicle accident. Aside from being in pain , the stress the insurance carriers imposed against my sons and I is horrific. Without Attorney Winer’s remarkable experience and dedication the outcome w...ould of been horrible to my boys and I. As a single mother to eight year old little boys, the least thing I needed was to be bullied by insurance carriers while I work a full-time job and continue to live in pain. I recommend attorney Winer and his staff. They treated me with the upmost respect and were extremely responsive. Wish I would’ve found them sooner. He is the best!

Posted by Sylvia | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Amazing attorney

My husband injured his shoulder at work and needed surgery. We encountered many frustrating delays with the insurance company and their reluctance to provide benefits he was entitled to. I am a former worker’s compensation claims adjuster of 16 years. It became obvious that we would need to seek out ...legal representation in order to have the mounting issues resolved. Mike came highly recommended by a workers compensation insurance defense attorney I worked with who is also a long time personal friend. I thoroughly researched Mike’s stellar credentials and extensive legal experience. We were so impressed and believed the case would be in great hands. Mike has not let us down in any of the aspects of this case. He has pursued several benefits and prevailed in obtaining those benefits. Some of those benefits involved medical treatment and others were past due payments the carrier didn’t want to readily pay. The most recent litigation led to a substantial amount of money being paid to my husband. Mike took a period of past indemnity claim/lost wages to trial and prevailed. His skillful and diligent preparations for the trial led to a winning ruling from the Judge of Compensation Claims. Mike and his office staff promptly reply when we have a question, sometimes just within minutes. Mike has exceeded our expectations in so many ways. My husband would definitely not have received all of the benefits he was entitled to without Mike’s expert representation.

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Top Notch Lawyer

I was involved in a serious boating accident that left me temporarily unable to work and with a permanent disability. I was concerned with the ongoing costs of medical treatments and how this would impact my finances. I was unsure about hiring an attorney because I didn’t think I had a viable case. A...s my medical bills mounted, I decided to hire Mike after several recommendations from close family and friends. Mike carefully analyzed my case and hired a world-renowned expert on the subject. As a result, Mike was able to build a very strong case of negligence where I initially did not consider one. After being told by the insurance company my case was worthless, Mike litigated the case tirelessly and we were able to achieve a substantial result just prior to going to trial. Throughout the time Mike represented me, he demonstrated superior legal abilities, highly creative thinking, and relentless effort to help achieve an amazing outcome. It was obvious to me that Mike has earned the respect of his peers as well. After working with Mike and his staff that was always on point, I would give him my highest recommendation for anybody in need of an attorney in a complex negligence case.

Posted by Ricky | June 11, 2015 | Insurance

Best choice I ever made

I had a different lawyer to start with and she seemed like my case was more a waste of her time then anything else, so I emailed Mike with my story just to see if anything could be done. He told me to switch to him and he would show me how a lawyer should act. From everything I read switching mid cas...e was unheard of and lawyers wouldn't do it, but he did and it was the best decision I ever made. He waited till Christmas eve to summit my one time change of doctor and this allowed me to finally get in to see an honest doctor, not one that worked for the insurance company. I was owed back pay due to being refused my TPD pay. During the mediation to resolve the back pay issue, the insurance company offered me a reasonable amount. Mike asked if he could except it on my behalf and we agreed to take accept it. As soon as he got on the phone with the mediator he asked for 15 hundred over what was offered without a single bit of hesitation and got 1,000 over. It was a great feeling to know that there was someone on my side who had the gumption and knowledge fighting for me. You can't ask for a better person to be on your side. Every time I call or email him, no matter when it is, he answers. It's not just Mike that is backing you up but a complete staff of people working hard to keep you from getting screwed over and taken advantage of. Thank you again Mike Winer, Lauri Yeoman, Felicia Colon, and Karen Grayson for all the work you have put in on my behalf.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2014 | Insurance

It is all in the details

Attorney Mike Winer was very responsive to answering all my questions. He paid attention to every detail in order to build a strong case. He went up against a major insurance company and their legal team. His attention to details paid off and we WON with a jury trial. The citizens on the jury were ab...le to see the TRUTH, and did right by me. A re-trial was requested by the other side, but was denied. Appeal came next. Mike and his team fought head to head against the big boys, and kept coming out on top. Jury trial through a long appeals process is relentless, but in the end we had a good outcome.  Mike was very personable and dedicated, throughout the entire process. I also want to give kudos to his wonderful assistant Starla. She helped prepare and organize endless documents, to keep the ship running tight.

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Michael Jason Winer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Appel

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Anna Stone

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shawn Diederich

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leo Gomez

Brain injury lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Benjamin Older

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is great at getting results for his clients. He cares for his clients needs. I highly recommend him"

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E. Lynn Gibbons

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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,"

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Tazewell Shepard

Brain injury lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Other

"I am pleased to endorse this lawyer!"

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David Gilbert

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Winer is a knowledgeable and professional workers' compensation attorney, I highly recommend his services."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Barry Stein

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Stephen Barnes

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Shawn Diederich

Workers compensation lawyer

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John Sharpless

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Leo Gomez

Mediation lawyer

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David Gilbert

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Barry Stein

Workers compensation lawyer

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Kenneth Schwartz

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Kelly Nunez

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Assocation

Panel Attorney

2019 - Present

Major League Baseball Players Association

Panel Attorney

2018 - Present

National Hockey League and Professional Hockey League Players Assocation

Panel Attorney

2008 - Present

Florida Workers' Advocates

Secretary and Board of Directors

1997 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

2015 - 2016

Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Law Section

Chairman

2014 - 2015

Florida Workers' Advocates

President

2012 - 2013

Florida Workers' Advocates

Vice President

2010 - 2012

Florida Justice Association

Board 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

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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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