Curtis Jay Mase
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Biography
Curtis J. Mase is the Managing Shareholder and founder of Mase Mebane & Seitz. He is board certified in civil trial law by the Florida Bar and National Board of Trial Advocates (NBTA). Mr. Mase is also board certified in pretrial practice by the NBTA. His main area of practice is civil litigation with an emphasis on maritime and admiralty, personal injury and class actions. Mr. Mase has tried hundreds of jury and non-jury matters.
Born in Coral Gables, Florida, Mr. Mase earned his B.A. with a dual major in English and Business from Florida State University in 1982. He graduated from Florida State University College of Law, with honors, in 1984. While in law school he was a member of the Moot Court and the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law.
In addition to his active trial practice, Mr. Mase has argued numerous appeals in both state and federal court, including the Florida Supreme Court. Mr. Mase has written and lectured on a number of subjects including trial practice and procedure, evidence and admiralty and maritime law.
Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Maritime Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Associate Karl Santone P.A.
Year: 1987 - 1988
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Associate Floyd Pearson Richman Greer Weil Zack & Brumbaugh P.A.
Year: 1985 - 1987
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Partner Chaffe, McAll, Phillips, Soler & Torpy, P.A.
Year: 1996 - 1997
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Partner Anderson, Livingston, Kubit & Mase f/k/a/ Patton & Kanner
Year: 1988 - 1992
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Partner Fowler, White, Burnett, Banick & Strickroot, P.A.
Year: 1993 - 1996
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President Mase Mebane & Briggs
Year: 1997 - Current
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Professional Associations
Florida Bar, Code and Rules of Evidence Committee Attorney Member (Current)
Marine Council Attorney Member (Current)
American Bar Association Attorney Member (Current)
American Bar Association Committee on Admiralty and Maritime Litigation Attorney Member (Current)
Cuban American Bar Association Attorney Member (Current)
Dade County Bar Association Attorney Member (Current)
Florida State Bar  # 478083 Attorney Member (1985 - Current)
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Attorney Member (Current)
Maritime Law Association of the United States, Cruise Line Committee Attorney Member (Current)
Dade County Bar Association, Civil Litigation Committee Attorney Member (Current)
Florida Bar, Grievance Committee Attorney Member (Current)
Florida Bar, Admiralty Law Committee Attorney Member (Current)
Florida Justice Association Attorney Member (Current)
Federal Bar Association Attorney Member (Current)
Awards
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Top Lawyers: Civil Litigation
South Florida Legal Guide 2006.0
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Top Lawyers
South Floirda Legal Guide 2007.0
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Top Lawyers: Civil Litigation
South Florida Legal Guide 2008.0
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Top Lawyers: Civil Litigation
South Florida Legal Guide 2009.0
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Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers 2014.0
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Top Lawyers in South Florida
South Florida Legal Guide 2012.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2014.0
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The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers 2015.0
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Top Attorneys: Transportation/Maritime
American Registry 2011.0
Education
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Florida State University B.A. (1982)
Year: 1982
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Florida State University College of Law J.D.
Year: 1980 - 1983
Speaking Engagements
Admiralty, Bench & Bar Conference, March 1, 2013
Admiralty, Bench & Bar Conference, March 1, 2013
Websites
https://www.maselaw.com/
Mase, Mebane & Briggs
2601 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 377-0080