Philip M. Gerson

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 firm that has represented injury victims and their families for more than five decades. Since launching 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 litigation. With over 50 years of legal experience in Miami, Gerson has devoted his career to representing individuals harmed by negligence, reckless conduct, and corporate wrongdoing. Clients frequently describe him as the “best” Miami personal injury lawyer, praising his dedication, courtroom skill, and commitment to securing justice for those facing life-changing injuries. A cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Gerson served on the law review editorial board, won a moot court competition, and graduated near the top of his class. He is admitted to practice before all Florida courts, the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Claims, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Under his leadership, the firm represents clients in complex injury matters including medical malpractice, negligent security, defective products, car and truck accidents, construction injuries, maritime claims, and wrongful death cases. Gerson & Schwartz has tried more than 350 jury trials and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients. The firm is consistently top-rated and has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, and Martindale-Hubbell, where Philip M. Gerson holds an AV Preeminent rating. Today, he continues to lead the firm in pursuing accountability for serious injuries and wrongful death claims both on land and at sea.