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Michael A. Winkleman is an active trial and appellate attorney at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. Mr. Winkleman has been featured on dozens of national television segments due to his expertise in maritime and cruise ship law related matters. This includes appearances on the Today Show, 20/20, Inside Edition, Fox News and many more. Mr. Winkleman has also won several awards including ‘Top 20 under 40 Professional’ by Brickell Magazine, “Superlawyer” for numerous years, and one of the Top Attorneys Under 40 selected by Florida Trend Magazine.

Location
  • 9560 SW 107th Avenue, Suite 207
    Miami, FL 33176
Education
  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, JD, graduated 2006
Bar Admissions
  • Florida, 2007
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Appellate Committee of the Florida Justice Association - Member
  • Dade County Bar Association - Member
  • Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • Miami Dade Justice Association - Member
  • Southeastern Admiralty Lawyers Institute - Member
Court Admissions
  • 11th Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

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Unwelcome Guests


by Michael Winkleman

Evidence indicates that, like cruise ships, hotels are home to a “hidden epidemic” of rape, sexual assault and other crimes. Much more needs to be done to combat this scourge.

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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.

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