Atty. Michael A. Winkleman
Michael A. Winkleman is an active trial attorney handling personal injury, cruise line sexual assault and wrongful death claims.
Admiralty and Maritime Law Attorney · Serving Coral Gables, FL · 19+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Winkleman at a Glance
Michael A. Winkleman is a Named Partner based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida (2007). Educated at St. Thomas University (J.D., 2006) and Florida International University (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Winkleman
- Michael A. Winkleman is an active trial attorney handling personal injury, cruise line sexual assault and wrongful death claims
- Mr. Winkleman is also Appellate counsel for the firm
- Mr. Winkleman successfully argued in an Amicus Curiae brief before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case of Atlantic Sounding v
- Townsend, which affirmed that maritime workers denied maintenance and cure may recover punitive damages under general maritime law
- Mr. Winkleman has also successfully argued before the Third District Court of Appeal, Fourth District Court of Appeal and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Mr. Winkleman is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Mr. Winkleman is a member of the Appellate Committee of the Florida Justice Association, as well as a member of the American Bar Association, the Dade County Bar Association and its Appellate Practice Committee and Judicial Outreach Committee, the Miami Dade Justice Association, the Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association, and the Southeastern Admiralty Lawyers Institute
- Mr. Winkleman also recently authored an article on Forum Selection Clauses for the Florida Justice Association's monthly publication, the Journal
- Mr. Winkleman graduated Cum Laude from Florida International University with a degree in Philosophy and Magna Cum Laude from St. Thomas University School of Law with his Juris Doctorate
- Mr. Winkleman graduated ranked third in his class and gave the commencement address
- After graduating, Mr. Winkleman interned with the Honorable Judge David M. Gersten, then Chief-Judge of the Third District Court of Appeal
- Mr. Winkleman is the author of the book "TRIUMPH," which was written in order to increase young Americans participation in Politics
- Mr. Winkleman is also the Assistant Editor of the Cruise Line Law Reporter, which publishes information relevant to pertinent issues in Admiralty and Maritime law
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Michael A. Winkleman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Winkleman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Coral Gables.
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Coral Gables
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Coral Gables
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Coral Gables are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Coral Gables Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Coral Gables-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Coral Gables Choose Michael A. Winkleman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael A. Winkleman's practice in the field of maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Winkleman brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Maritime Practice
Concentrating on maritime means Michael A. Winkleman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Coral Gables
A Coral Gables-based practice means Michael A. Winkleman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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