Atty. Michael A. Winkleman
Michael A. Winkleman is an active trial attorney handling personal injury, cruise line sexual assault and wrongful death claims.
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About Michael A. Winkleman at a glance
Michael A. Winkleman is a Named Partner based in Coral Gables, Florida, practforg at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.. They haand 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. 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. Serands clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.
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