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Jason Robert Margulies
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
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Biography
Mr. Margulies is board certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in Admiralty and Maritime Law. To achieve this status, Mr. Margulies had to demonstrate a substantial background in handling maritime cases and maritime law continuing legal education. In addition, Mr. Margulies was rigorously evaluated by the board as to character, ethics, and reputation for professionalism and was required to pass a written examination on all areas of admiralty and maritime law.
Education
- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D. (1995) | Law
- Honors: cum laude; Most Outstanding Third-Year Member of the Miami Inter-American Law Review
- New York University - Stern School of Business
- B.S. (1992) | Finance / International Business
- Activities: Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
- Cornell University
- Summer College | Law / Public Policy
Professional Experience
- Shareholder
- Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A
- Current
- Attorney
- Law Offices of Philip M. Gerson
- -
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Cruise Ship Victims Can't Sue in the U.S.
- Inside Counsel
- Cruise ship victims can't use U.S. courts: experts
- Reuters
- Jury Awards $4.3 Million to Injured Miami Port Worker
- Daily Business Review
- When Adventure Tourism Kills
- Time
- Trouble At Sea: Free-Agent Doctors
- Wall Street Journal
Speaking Engagements
- George Smith Case
- MSNBC
- Cruise Ship Crimes
- CBS Morning Show
- Cruise Ship Sexual Assaults
- CBS Radio
- Maritime Law Review
- Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies
- Cruise Ship Safety, Morning Show
- WSFL-TV
Certifications
- Certified Circuit Court Mediator
- Supreme Court of Florida
Awards
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers
- 2017-2025
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyer
- 2011 Rising Star 2013-2024 Super Lawyer
- Best Law Firms
- US News & World Report
- 2016-2024
- Legal Elite
- Florida Trend Magazine
- Advocate
- American Association for Justice National College of Advocacy
Professional Associations
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
- Member
- - Current
- National Crime Victims Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association
- Founding member
- - Current
- Florida Justice Association
- Member
- - Current
- Florida State Bar  # 57916
- Member
- - Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- 11th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- United States Court of Federal Claims
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Maritime Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Areas
- Boating Accidents
- Cruise Ship Injury Law
- Cruise Ship Rape
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. How long do I have to file a claim if I get injured while working on a fishing boat?
- A: The general maritime personal injury statute of limitations is 3 years.
46 U.S. Code § 30106 - Time limit on bringing maritime action for personal injury or death. Except as otherwise provided by law, a civil action for damages for personal injury or death arising out of a maritime tort must be brought within 3 years after the cause of action arose.
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