Michael A. Winkleman

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Michael A. Winkleman: Attorney with Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Admiralty and Maritime Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida International University, B.A., 2001
Law School Attended:
St. Thomas University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, Florida
ISLN:
919291407

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Contingency Fee
33% - 40%
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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (11 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/10/25 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/13/25 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

    Mr. Winkleman has always demonstrated complete professionalism over the past 20 years of practicing law. He has an excellent reputation in the community amongst his peers, colleagues and even opposing counsel.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/15/22 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/19/17 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/09/15 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/09/15 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/31/15 in Maritime Accidents

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/23/15 in Admiralty and Maritime Law

    Michael is well-respected in his field. He is a knowledgeable, creative, sympathetic, and zealous lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/23/15 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/23/15 in Maritime Personal Injury

    I have litigated several large personal injury cases against Mr. Winkleman and have always going him to be extremely competent, thorough, and ethical.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

I recommend Mike Winkleman and his law firm highly and without reservation.

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