Charles R. Lipcon is the firm's founding attorney and has been handling injury, cruise line sexual assault and wrongful death claims for over 40 years.
Jason R. Margulies is an experienced maritime lawyer and an active trial attorney handling personal injury, cruise line sexual assault and wrongful death claims.
Ricardo V. Alsina is an active trial attorney, handling personal injury, cruise line sexual assault and wrongful death claims.
Mr. Winkleman is an active trial and appellate attorney handling all personal injury, cruise line sexual assault and wrongful death claims, as well as complex business disputes.
Luiz Scavone, 20, was sentenced for the rape of a 15-year-old girl aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The sexual assault took place on the Allure of the Seas cruise liner and occurred during a cruise earlier this year. Scavone and his 15 year old brother were arrested January 3 for sexual assault after luring a teenage passenger from Iowa to a private stateroom after meeting her at an onboard night club.
Scavone is a Brazilian citizen, and following a year in prison he will be deported back to Brazil. Should he return to the US, he will have to tell officials and will require supervision as a sex offender. His younger brother has already returned to Brazil. Cruise ship rape is a very real and common crime, and it is important that passengers know the dangers that can occur aboard a cruise ship. For an in-depth look at the cruise industry, check out Unsafe on the High Seas, written by Miami maritime attorney Charles R. Lipcon.