Michael Winkleman

Michael Winkleman

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Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman PA

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Awarded Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime Law Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

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.
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman PA

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, JD, graduated 2006

  • Florida, 2007

  • 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

  • 11th Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • Florida, 2007
  • 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
  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, JD, graduated 2006
  • 11th Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Client Testimonials

It’s a great pleasure to know Michael Winkleman as our lawyer. Mr. Winkleman is professional, responsive, and accountable. He has helped injured cruise ship crew members and is definitely recommended for our colleagues.

Agung Sungging Wibowo

Mr. Michael Winkleman is a very professional and experienced lawyer to help me with successful results. He is so helpful and active in giving me all the information that made me feel confident and comfortable with the process. He is so humble and very knowledgeable. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who needs help. Thank You very much Mr. Michael Winkleman

Agung Sungging Wibowo

Awards & Focus

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

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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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