Curtis J. Mase - Miami, FL
Attorney at Mase Seitz Briggs
Boating Accidents Lawyers in Miami, FL
2601 South Bayshore Drive Suite 800 Miami, FL 33133
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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41
Years
Experience
Miami Boating Accidents Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Boating Accidents
- Cruise Ship, Jet Ski and Dive Injuries
- Liquor Liability
- Sexual Assaults
- Negligent Security
- Slip and Falls
- Products Liability
- Dog Bites
- Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Accidents
Attorney Information
Overview
Curtis J. Mase is the Managing Shareholder and founder of Mase Lara. He is board certified in civil trial law by the Florida Bar and National Board of Trial Advocates (NBTA). Mr. Mase is also board certified in pretrial practice by the NBTA. His main area of practice is civil litigation with an emphasis on maritime and admiralty, personal injury and class actions. Mr. Mase has tried hundreds of jury and non-jury matters.
Born in Coral Gables, Florida, Mr. Mase earned his B.A. with a dual major in English and Business from Florida State University in 1982. He graduated from Florida State University College of Law, with honors, in 1984. While in law school he was a member of the Moot Court and the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law.
In addition to his active trial practice, Mr. Mase has argued numerous appeals in both state and federal court, including the Florida Supreme Court. Mr. Mase has written and lectured on a number of subjects including trial practice and procedure, evidence and admiralty and maritime law.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- South Florida Legal Guide "Top Lawyer", 2006 - 2013
- Florida Super Lawyer "Law & Politics", 2009 - 2013
- US News "Best Lawyers in America", 2008 - 2013
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- “Lawyer of the Year” – Admiralty & Maritime
- Florida Legal Elite
- Legal Leaders Top Rated Lawyers – Personal Injury, Litigation, Class Action
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Other Sources of Feedback About Curtis J. Mase
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1984
J.D., With Honors
Honors: Moot Court
Law Journal: Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1984
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Non Legal Education
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Florida State University,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1982
B.A.
Major: English and Business
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Florida State University,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1982
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Classes and Seminars
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IACSM Legal Aspects of Maritime Medicine, 2003 - 2012
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Attorney Client Privilege-Work Product Privilege, 2007
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College of Advanced Judicial Studies, 2010
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Grievance Procedures, 2010
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ICCL Arbitration of Crew Claims, 2010
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"Shipboard Training" Continuation of Investigation Sexual Harassment, 2011
- Bench & Bar Conference, Dade County Bar Association, 2013
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1985
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1986
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Board of Legal Specialization and Education
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, (NBTA)
- Board Certified Pre-Trial Practice
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- American Bar Association (Committee on Admiralty and Maritime Litigation)
- Cuban American Bar Association
- Dade County Bar Association
- Dade County Bar Association (Civil Litigation Committee)
- Federal Bar Association
- Florida Justice Association
- Florida Bar (Code and Rules of Evidence Committee)
- Florida Bar (Admiralty Law Committee)
- Florida Bar (Grievance Committee)
- Marine Council
- Maritime Law Association of the United States (Cruise Line Committee)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
- Water's Edge Condo Association, President, 1987-1991
- Snapper Creek Lakes Club Inc, Vice President, 1995-2012
- Snapper Creek Lakes Marina Inc, President, 2000-2012
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Contact
2601 South Bayshore Drive
Suite 800
Miami, FL 33133
Phone: 305-686-1898
Fax: (305) 377-0080
Email: Send a message
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