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Miami
Miami’s legal market is shaped by things few other cities have in the same combination: one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, a dense bilingual population, and a trial bar that has produced some of the largest injury verdicts in Florida history. Cases here run through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County, the largest circuit court in the state, and maritime claims often end up in the federal court downtown. The firms profiled below work that geography every day, from Brickell and downtown to Coconut Grove and the Flagler Street corridor.
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Right now, the Miami firms profiled here concentrate in personal injury, including practices focused on medical malpractice, wrongful death, defective products and cruise-ship and maritime injuries, along with an investor-visa immigration firm. Many are long-established plaintiff firms that limit their caseloads and try cases rather than settle them by volume. As more Miami attorneys are researched and added, that range will grow.
If you’re comparing counsel in Miami, use the practice-area filter to narrow the list below, and read past the headline – the details of how a firm actually works a case are usually where a good match shows itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which courts handle cases in Miami?
Most civil cases filed in Miami go to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County, the largest circuit court in the state. Smaller civil claims go to Miami-Dade County Court. Cruise-ship and other maritime injury claims are often filed in federal court in downtown Miami, because many cruise ticket contracts require it.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Florida?
For most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, the deadline is two years under Florida Statutes section 95.11, down from the four years that applied before. Medical malpractice claims also have a two-year limit with a pre-suit notice process, so it is worth talking to an attorney early.
Does Florida reduce my compensation if I was partly at fault?
Yes. Since March 24, 2023, Florida uses a modified comparative fault rule under section 768.81. Your recovery is reduced by your share of responsibility, and if you are found more than 50 percent at fault you recover nothing in most negligence cases. Medical negligence claims are an exception and still use pure comparative fault.
Are there special deadlines for injuries on a cruise ship?
Usually, yes. Most cruise lines write their own deadlines into the passenger ticket contract, commonly requiring written notice of an injury claim within six months and a lawsuit within one year, often in a specific federal court. These limits are much shorter than ordinary Florida deadlines, so a passenger who was hurt on board should get advice quickly.
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