Philip M. Gerson
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Philip M. Gerson
Biography
Philip M. Gerson is a board certified civil trial lawyer who has practiced law in Miami, Florida for more than 40 years. He is a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami Law School, where he was a member of the editorial board of the Law Review, a Moot Court winner and student instructor in legal research and writing. Mr. Gerson is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.
Mr. Gerson is a sustaining member of the Florida Justice Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Dade County Bar Association, and Dade County Trial Lawyers Association. He is also an EAGLE patron of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and a member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee, as well as an active member of the Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, Professionalism Committee and Grievance Committee.
Mr. Gerson serves on the Board of Directors at St. Thomas University School of Law. He is also a Guest Lecturer on Responsibility and Remedies for Torts for School Administrators, Florida University, Barry University; a Guest Lecturer, American Society for Industrial Security, Liability for Crime Because of Negligent Security; an Instructor for Hospitality Security Officers Training Program, Barry University.
Mr. Gerson limits his practice to plaintiffs injury and death cases, with a focus on medical malpractice, cruise ship accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injury cases, defective products, third party liability for criminal acts, and other complex litigation.
Practice Areas
Maritime Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers
Year: 1970 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Florida Bar Association Member (Current)
Florida State Bar  # 127290 Member (Current)
National Crime Victim Bar Association Member (Current)
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Member (Current)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member (Current)
Dade County Bar Association Member (Current)
Dade County Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
St, Thomas Univeristy Board of Advisors Member (Current)
Awards
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2018.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Note: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Education
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University of Miami B.B.A.
Year: 1967
Honors: 4 Year debate scholoarship
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University of Miami School of Law J.D.
Year: 1970
Honors: cum laude, Moot Court winner
Speaking Engagements
Responsibility and Remedies for Torts, School Administrators, Florida University, Barry University
Responsibility and Remedies for Torts, School Administrators, Florida University, Barry University
Certifications
- Board Certified: Civil Trial
Websites
https://www.injuryattorneyfla.com/philip-m-gerson.html
Philip M. Gerson's Website Profile
https://www.injuryattorneyfla.com/
Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers Website
Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers
1980 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145
(305) 371-5749