Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers

About Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers

Nicholas I. Gerson is a top-rated Miami personal injury attorney and partner at Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers, a nationally recognized plaintiff's law firm that has represented injured victims and grieving families since 1970. A second-generation trial lawyer, Nicholas proudly continues the legacy established by his father, Philip M. Gerson, helping individuals and families pursue justice after catastrophic injuries, wrongful deaths, and other serious acts of negligence. Known for his responsive client service and determined advocacy, many clients regard Nicholas and the firm among the best Miami personal injury lawyers for experienced legal representation. Working alongside partners Philip M. Gerson, Edward S. Schwartz, and David L. Markel, Nicholas is part of a litigation-focused team dedicated exclusively to plaintiff representation. For more than five decades, the firm has built a respected reputation throughout Florida and beyond for handling complex personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, maritime, and cruise ship litigation. Throughout his career, Nicholas has earned recognition as a top-rated attorney, including a Justia 10/10 rating and an Avvo rating of "Very Good." His legal insight and commentary have been featured by CBS News, Inside Edition, and other media outlets covering significant injury and negligence matters. Gerson & Schwartz has also been recognized by respected legal organizations and attorney rating services for its longstanding advocacy on behalf of injury victims and their families. Nicholas represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death matters involving catastrophic injuries, car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, negligent security, premises liability, medical malpractice, and other serious negligence claims. He pursues compensation from negligent individuals, businesses, property owners, corporations, insurance companies, and other responsible parties through careful preparation, strategic advocacy, and trial-ready representation. He also represents passengers and crew members injured aboard vessels operated by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and Holland America Line. His maritime practice includes claims involving unsafe ship conditions, slip and falls, inadequate security, medical negligence, passenger and crew injuries, and other incidents at sea. Nicholas routinely handles the unique issues presented by federal maritime law, forum-selection clauses, contractual limitations periods, and jurisdictional challenges while advocating for accountability and passenger safety. Nicholas also handles negligent security and premises liability claims involving dangerous property conditions, inadequate maintenance, poor lighting, unsafe flooring, and insufficient security. He represents families in wrongful death cases arising from preventable accidents, violent crimes, medical negligence, and other tragic events, always focusing on holding negligent parties accountable. Every case is built through thorough investigation, evidence development, expert consultation, and strategic preparation. Whether negotiating with insurance companies or presenting a case at trial, Nicholas remains committed to achieving the strongest possible outcome for his clients. Before entering private practice, Nicholas served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Henry H. Harnage of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, gaining valuable experience in courtroom procedure, trial preparation, litigation strategy, and judicial decision-making. Nicholas earned his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005, where he received a Book Award in Sports Law. Admitted to The Florida Bar in 2006, he is licensed before all Florida state courts, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, allowing him to represent clients in both state and federal courts. Whether representing someone seriously injured or a family coping with the loss of a loved one, Nicholas continues the firm's decades-long tradition of client-focused advocacy, helping people throughout Florida and beyond pursue justice in complex personal injury, wrongful death, maritime, and cruise ship cases.

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