Philip M. Gerson is a top-rated Miami personal injury lawyer and the founder and senior partner of Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers, a nationally recognized plaintiff-only law firm that has represented injury victims, wrongful death claimants, and families since 1970. Alongside partners Nicholas Gerson and Edward Schwartz, Philip M. Gerson has helped build one of Florida’s longest-standing and most respected personal injury and maritime litigation firms, known for handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, cruise ship litigation, negligent security claims, and complex federal maritime cases. Clients frequently describe the firm as one of the best and most trusted injury law firms in Miami, citing its courtroom strength, professionalism, and long history of achieving outstanding client results.

One of the firm’s most recognized practice areas is cruise ship and maritime litigation. Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers is widely regarded as a leading cruise ship injury law firm representing passengers and crew members injured aboard cruise vessels throughout the world. The firm handles claims involving onboard accidents, slip and falls, shore excursion injuries, vessel malfunctions, maritime negligence, passenger assaults, rape and sexual assault claims, and negligent shipboard security litigation. Its extensive experience in federal maritime litigation has made the firm a trusted advocate for cruise passengers and crew members pursuing justice against major cruise corporations.

Philip M. Gerson and his partners have litigated maritime injury and wrongful death cases against major cruise lines including Carnival Corporation & plc, Royal Caribbean Group, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Virgin Voyages, MSC Cruises, Holland America Line, and Disney Cruise Line. The firm’s maritime litigation experience includes passenger injury claims, crew member claims, negligent security litigation, and complex shipboard incident cases involving serious injuries and wrongful death.

Beyond the courtroom, Philip M. Gerson has also played an important role in broader maritime safety advocacy efforts. He has testified before the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation regarding cruise passenger safety, crime victim protections, and industry accountability. His advocacy has been associated with national discussions surrounding the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010, reflecting a longstanding commitment to improving protections for cruise passengers and victims of shipboard crime. The firm’s work in this area also aligns with broader maritime safety and crime victim advocacy efforts involving organizations such as the International Cruise Victims Association and the National Crime Victim Bar Association.

That same commitment to accountability extends to the firm’s negligent security and crime victim practice. Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers has developed a strong reputation for representing victims injured due to inadequate security at hotels, apartment complexes, shopping centers, parking garages, and commercial properties. The firm handles cases involving shootings, assaults, sexual attacks, and other violent crimes resulting from negligent security, continuing its longstanding focus on protecting victims of preventable harm both on land and at sea.

For more than five decades, Gerson has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals and families harmed by negligence, recklessness, and intentional misconduct. His practice has included complex litigation involving medical malpractice, defective products, negligent security, maritime injuries, cruise passenger claims, and wrongful death matters throughout Florida and in federal courts nationwide. A cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, he served on the law review editorial board, earned moot court honors, and graduated near the top of his class. He is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, multiple federal courts, the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Over the course of its history, the firm has tried more than 350 jury trials to verdict and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients and grieving families. This trial-focused foundation continues to define the firm’s approach today. Rather than prioritizing quick settlements, Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers emphasizes detailed case development, thorough investigation, expert testimony, and direct involvement by experienced trial lawyers throughout every stage of litigation.

Under Philip M. Gerson’s leadership, Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers has remained focused exclusively on plaintiff advocacy. The firm represents victims in serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation involving car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, construction accidents, drunk driving injuries, medical malpractice, negligent security, marine accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death claims. The firm is widely respected for handling high-stakes litigation that requires extensive preparation, strategic trial advocacy, and aggressive courtroom representation against insurance companies and large corporate defendants.

Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers has earned national recognition from Super Lawyers, U.S. News – Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms – U.S. News & World Report, and Martindale-Hubbell. Philip M. Gerson maintains an AV Preeminent rating and a 10.0 rating on Justia. Testimonials and client reviews frequently highlight the firm’s dedication, responsiveness, compassion, and willingness to take difficult cases to trial, reinforcing its reputation as one of the top-rated personal injury law firms in Florida.

Today, Philip M. Gerson continues to lead Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers alongside Nicholas Gerson, Edward Schwartz, and the firm’s experienced team of trial attorneys. The firm remains recognized throughout Florida and nationwide for its plaintiff advocacy, trial experience, maritime litigation leadership, and dedication to securing justice for victims suffering catastrophic injuries and wrongful death losses. Its reputation has been built through decades of courtroom success, client trust, and an unwavering commitment to standing up for injured individuals and their families.