Jacob J. Munch - Tampa, FL
Attorney at Munch and Munch, P.A.
Admiralty and Maritime Law Lawyers in Tampa, FL
600 South Magnolia Avenue Suite 325 Tampa, FL 33606
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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43
Years
Experience
Tampa Admiralty and Maritime Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Mediation
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
Attorney Information
Overview
At Munch and Munch, P.A., our practice is led by attorney Jacob J. Munch, a Florida Bar board certified specialist in admiralty and maritime law and in civil trial law, who has been widely recognized by his peers for his advocacy on behalf of accident victims and their families. Jacob is a native of Long Island, New York, and the son of two teachers. Jacob grew up fishing and boating with his family, and became highly familiar with boating and navigational rules at a young age.
Jake attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, where he earned his bachelor's degree in marine engineering and nautical science, and graduated with honors. Upon graduating from Kings Point, Jake worked at sea for a living as a U.S. Coast Guard licensed 3rd mate and 3rd assistant engineer. After working at sea as a licensed seaman, Jake attended Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. With his passion for all things maritime related, Jake knew Tulane's extensive list of courses involving maritime law would help develop his unique expertise.
It was not long after Jake began his time at Tulane when he met Kim, who would later become his wife and founding partner of Munch and Munch, P.A. But before beginning their own firm, Jake worked at Fowler, White, Boggs, Villareal and Banker, P.A. and also at Wagner, Cunningham, Vaughan and McLaughlin, P.A. A frequent lecturer and speaker on admiralty law, Jake has spoken at Maritime Law Seminars as well as other legal seminars.
Jake and Kim have been blessed with four children: Jay - also a USMMA Kings Point grad - who is working as a marine engineer in Washington D.C., Casey - an attorney at Munch and Munch. Will - a mechanical engineer working for James Hardee in Fontana, California, and Josh - a dentist working at Temple University Dental School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jake is also the proud grandfather to four grandchildren, Casey's daughters, Quinn and Palmer, and Jay's sons, Jacob John III and Noah.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Jacob J. Munch
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
- 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Tulane Law School,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, 1983
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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Tulane Law School,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, 1979
B.S.
Honors: With Honors
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United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, 1979
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1983
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Florida Mediator
- U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Mate and Engineer
- Former Maritime Officer
- Vice Chairperson; FL Bar Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee 1986-87
- Port Director, Tampa, FL; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute 2013-14
Other Affiliations
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Hillsborough County and American Bar Association
- Florida Bar admiralty and Maritime Law Committee
- Maritime Law Association of the United States
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
- Florida Justice Association
- American Association for Justice
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