Charles R. Lipcon

Miami, FL Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Awarded Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime Law Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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Works at

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman PA

5 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Charles R. Lipcon earned his J.D. from the University of Miami in 1971 and has spent decades representing individuals and families in Admiralty and Maritime Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs matters. Based in Miami, Florida, Mr. Lipcon is a founding partner of Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman PA, where his practice includes claims involving cruise ship incidents, maritime injuries, wrongful death cases, and other serious personal injury matters.

Throughout his career, Mr. Lipcon has represented clients in cases involving cruise line sexual assaults, passenger injuries, crew member claims, and wrongful death claims. He has also authored several books related to maritime law and passenger safety, including “Unsafe on the High Seas.” His work and commentary on cruise industry matters have been featured in newspapers, television programs, and other media publications.

Mr. Lipcon maintains an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is active in legal and professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice and the Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association. His longstanding involvement in maritime and personal injury litigation has made him a recognized voice on issues affecting cruise passengers, seafarers, and injury victims throughout Florida and beyond.

Locations

Miami, Florida

866-506-6576

9560 SW 107th Avenue, Suite 207
Miami, FL 33176

Languages

English

Education

University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 1971

Bar Admissions

Florida, Florida Bar Association: 1971
United States, American Bar Association
Florida, Dade County Bar Association

Court Admissions

Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Affiliations

Florida Bar Assocation - Member
Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association - Member
Florida Justice Association - Member
American Association of Justice - Member
American Bar Association - Member
Dade County Bar Association - Member
Dade County Trial Lawyers Association - Member
Mensa - Member

Client Testimonials

I am highly grateful for Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., and the whole team including Andrew Freeman, for being very supportive during this tough time especially after my surgery. They continued to fight for me and were always responsive to my emails and calls. I highly recommend this law firm because of the professionalism on how they handled a very tough period for me. I am very thankful.

Jeremy Evans

My lawyer Daniel Grammes kept me informed throughout the whole process and guided me in what was a daunting situation. I will be forever grateful to Daniel for reaching a successful conclusion to my case. I would recommend the firm to anyone seeking justice and a successful conclusion.

Nicholas Wilson

A huge thank you to everyone at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A, especially Jackie Garcell and Mike Winkleman. I really had an amazing experience overall, and I have only words of high praise for them. Very professional and quite courteous. They've really made me feel special from the very beginning and were always more than happy to assist. Excellent job, I would highly recommend!

Bojan Beric

I would like to thank the company Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman P.A. for their performance. They were professional, responsive, and helpful. They helped me with my case quickly and they always kept me in touch with the progress. It was really good to have someone you can fully trust and whom you know it is going to help you with all the knowledge. Again, a very good company to work with, I highly recommend them if you suffered from any injury on a cruise ship.

Anja Pesek

Maribor

Geoffrey Probst at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. and his staff are truly professionals that provide excellent value. I’ve had my fair share of representation, but these guys are in a league of their own. Very detailed and organized. If you’re considering don’t hesitate. They handled my case to perfection and are the first I reach out to, great work!

John Coroama

Buford, GA

I would like to say thank you to Mr. Winkleman, Marc Weiner and Ms. Sylvia for helping me with my case. They work professionally. I will recommend this firm to anyone. Thank you very much for the help given to me.

Ardhe Setiawan

Denpasar

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Admiralty and Maritime Law

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Admiralty and Maritime Law, Miami (2020)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Admiralty and Maritime Law
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Additional Areas of Practice:

Transportation Law

Special Focus:

Cruise Ship Accident and Sexual Assault

Awards:

Best Law Firm by US News & World Report
Martindale AV rated for 26 consecutive years
SuperLawyers
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Avvo Rating 10.0
Named Top Law Firm Protecting Seafarer Rights

News & Media

Insights

The Reality the Cruise Ship Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know

by Justin Smulison

These cruise ship passengers planned for vacation and celebration, but their voyages ended in tragedy and catastrophe. Learn from their stories before buying your next ticket.

Cruise ship in the blue ocean in the Bahamas with palm trees

How Injury Lawyers Can Keep Their Heads Above Water by Referring Maritime Cases

by Justin Smulison

The maritime lawyers at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. are ready to help injury lawyers fight for their clients in catastrophic cruise ship injuries.

Cartoon cruise ship with a justice balance system Infront of it

How the Death on the High Seas Act Factors in to Cruise Lines Having Lifeguards on Cruise Ships

by Charles R. Lipcon

However, despite the emphasis on a family-friendly environment, one major issue has historically dominated the discussion of cruise ship safety: the presence (or lack thereof) of lifeguards on cruise ships.

Red Eyeball with a C in the middle Infront of a cruise ship pool

Case History

Cases

Andersen vs. Sky Cruises: $6,100,000.00

See details: https://www.lipcon.com/success-stories/andersen-vs-sky-cruises/

Sosa vs. M/V Lago Izabal: $25,843,903

$25,843,903 awarded to a 27-year-old Mexican seaman earning $8,224 annually after he received serious burns aboard the defendant’s freighter when the engine exploded. See more details: https://www.lipcon.com/success-stories/sosa-vs-mv-lago-izabal/

Willie R. Walker vs. Florida Power & Light Company: $4.3 Million

Read more details: https://www.lipcon.com/success-stories/willie-r-walker-vs-florida-power-light-company/

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