Nicholas Gerson

Nicholas I. Gerson is a Miami personal injury lawyer and partner at Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers, representing individuals and families affected by catastrophic injuries, wrongful deaths, and serious negligence. A second-generation trial attorney and the son of Philip M. Gerson, Nicholas continues a family tradition of plaintiff advocacy at a nationally recognized law firm that has served injury victims and grieving families since 1970. He works alongside Philip M. Gerson, Edward S. Schwartz, and David L. Markel as part of a litigation-focused team devoted exclusively to representing plaintiffs.

Nicholas handles cases involving car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle crashes, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, negligent security, premises liability, and other serious negligence claims. His approach emphasizes investigation, evidence development, expert analysis, strategic planning, and trial readiness when defendants or insurers refuse to accept responsibility. He also represents surviving families in wrongful death cases arising from preventable accidents, violent crimes, medical negligence, and other tragic circumstances.

Nicholas has extensive experience in cruise ship and maritime injury litigation, where claims may involve federal maritime law, passenger contracts, forum-selection provisions, contractual limitations periods, and jurisdictional requirements. He represents passengers and crew members injured because of negligent shipboard operations, unsafe conditions, inadequate security, slip and fall accidents, medical negligence, and other incidents at sea. His experience includes matters involving vessels operated by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and Holland America Line. Nicholas helps clients navigate these distinct legal challenges while seeking accountability for negligent conduct aboard vessels.

His practice also includes premises liability and negligent security matters involving inadequate maintenance, poor lighting, unsafe flooring, insufficient security measures, and other dangerous property conditions. Nicholas investigates how an incident occurred, identifies potentially liable parties, and pursues available remedies for injured individuals and their families.

Before entering private practice, Nicholas served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Henry H. Harnage of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. The position provided firsthand exposure to courtroom procedure, trial preparation, litigation strategy, and judicial decision-making. His work within the judicial system gave him insight into how courts evaluate legal arguments, procedural questions, and disputed issues, helping shape the practical, results-oriented approach he brings to serious injury litigation.

Nicholas earned his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005, where he received a Book Award in Sports Law. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2006 and is licensed to practice before all Florida state courts. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Recognized as a top-rated attorney, Nicholas holds a 10/10 rating from Justia and an Avvo rating categorized as “Very Good.” His legal work and commentary have received media attention from CBS News, Inside Edition, and other publications covering significant injury and negligence matters. Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers has also earned recognition from respected legal organizations and rating services for its longstanding advocacy on behalf of injured people and grieving families. Clients frequently describe Nicholas and the firm among the best Miami personal injury lawyers because of their dedication, responsiveness, and commitment to meaningful results.

Nicholas remains committed to protecting people harmed by negligence and helping families navigate the legal challenges that follow devastating injuries and losses. Whether handling a catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, negligent security, premises liability, cruise ship injury, or complex maritime claim, he brings detailed preparation, strategic advocacy, and a willingness to litigate when necessary. Through his work at Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers, Nicholas continues the legacy established by his father and the firm's decades-long tradition of client-focused plaintiff representation, pursuing accountability and justice for clients throughout Florida and beyond.