Philip M. Gerson is a top-rated Miami personal injury lawyer and the founding partner of Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers, a nationally recognized firm that has represented injured individuals and grieving families for more than five decades. Since establishing the firm in 1970, he has helped build one of the country’s longest-standing plaintiff-only personal injury practices. Known for handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, maritime, and cruise ship accident cases, the firm has earned a reputation for taking on complex, high-stakes litigation both on land and at sea. Clients often refer to Philip M. Gerson as the “best” Miami personal injury lawyer, praising his experience, dedication, and commitment to protecting the rights of those harmed by negligence. Throughout his career, Philip M. Gerson has focused on representing victims and families affected by serious accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, negligent security, and other complex injury claims. He has practiced law in Miami for more than 50 years and is admitted to practice in all Florida courts, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Claims, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. A cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, he served on the editorial board of the law review, was a moot court winner, and graduated near the top of his class. Under his leadership, Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers has grown into a respected trial practice with more than 100 years of combined experience devoted exclusively to plaintiff representation. The firm handles a wide range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, construction accidents, drunk driving collisions, premises liability claims, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death cases. The attorneys at the firm are particularly known for their willingness to litigate difficult cases and pursue justice for clients even when defendants or insurance companies refuse to accept responsibility. One of the firm’s most recognized areas of practice involves cruise ship and maritime injury litigation. Gerson & Schwartz represents injured passengers and crew members in cases involving slip and falls, gangway accidents, shore excursion injuries, vessel malfunctions, and serious crimes such as assault or sexual violence aboard ships. The firm has handled litigation against major cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and Holland America Line, and has represented clients from across the United States. Over the years, Philip M. Gerson has helped guide a firm that has tried more than 350 jury trials to verdict and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients. That trial-driven approach remains central to the firm’s philosophy, emphasizing thorough preparation, hands-on representation, and aggressive advocacy when pursuing compensation for accident victims and their families. The firm has remained consistently top-rated, earning recognition from Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, and Martindale-Hubbell, where Philip M. Gerson holds an AV Preeminent rating. In addition to his litigation work, he has also advocated for stronger protections for victims, including testifying before the United States Senate Commerce Committee regarding cruise passenger safety and crime victim protections. Today, Philip M. Gerson continues to lead Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers alongside partners Nicholas Gerson and Edward Schwartz. Built on decades of courtroom experience and dedication to client advocacy, the firm remains focused on helping individuals and families pursue justice after serious accidents or wrongful death caused by negligence.