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Philip M. Gerson
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Biography

Philip M. Gerson is a board certified civil trial lawyer who has practiced law in Miami, Florida for more than 40 years. He is a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami Law School, where he was a member of the editorial board of the Law Review, a Moot Court winner and student instructor in legal research and writing. Mr. Gerson is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Mr. Gerson is a sustaining member of the Florida Justice Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Dade County Bar Association, and Dade County Trial Lawyers Association. He is also an EAGLE patron of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and a member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee, as well as an active member of the Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, Professionalism Committee and Grievance Committee.

Mr. Gerson serves on the Board of Directors at St. Thomas University School of Law. He is also a Guest Lecturer on Responsibility and Remedies for Torts for School Administrators, Florida University, Barry University; a Guest Lecturer, American Society for Industrial Security, Liability for Crime Because of Negligent Security; an Instructor for Hospitality Security Officers Training Program, Barry University.

Mr. Gerson limits his practice to plaintiffs injury and death cases, with a focus on medical malpractice, cruise ship accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injury cases, defective products, third party liability for criminal acts, and other complex litigation.

Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D.
Honors: cum laude; Moot Court winner
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University of Miami
B.B.A.
Honors: 4 Year debate scholoarship
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers
- Current
Speaking Engagements
Responsibility and Remedies for Torts, School Administrators, Florida University, Barry University
Certifications
Board Certified - Civil Trial
Florida Bar
Awards
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Professional Associations
Florida State Bar  # 127290
Member
Current
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National Crime Victim Bar Association
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Current
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Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
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Current
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Current
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Dade County Bar Association
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Current
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Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
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Current
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American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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St, Thomas Univeristy Board of Advisors
Member
Current
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Florida Bar Association
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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5th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States Court of Claims
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United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Areas
    Maritime Law
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Nursing Home Abuse
    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
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Philip M. Gerson's Website Profile
Website
Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers Website
Blog
Miami Accident Lawyer Blog
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Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer Blog
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Miami Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers
1980 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145
Toll-Free: (877) 475-2905
Telephone: (305) 371-6000
Fax: (305) 371-5749