About Our Cruise Ship Accident Firm

What should you look for in a cruise ship accident law firm? We believe that any good personal injury firm will offer you the compassion and professionalism you need during this difficult time. The members of your legal team should also communicate well with each other and with you so that you understand what’s happening with your case every step of the way.

You should be able to quickly contact the firm when you need legal counsel or have questions about specific aspects of your case, and they should be able to provide clear answers and sound advice. And, of course, the lawyers at the firm need to be well-versed in the intricacies of maritime law and cruise ship accident cases to provide you with the best possible chance of winning your case and getting the compensation you deserve.

Madeleine Q. Mannello, P.A. prides itself on striving to meet or exceed all those qualifications. Our talented team members are passionate about serving clients who have suffered cruise ship injuries. All our partners are qualified to practice maritime law in Florida. We collectively have more than 70 years of experience handling cruise ship injury cases like yours.

We also handle many other types of cases, and you can obtain more information about our practice at Madeleine Q. Mannelo, P.A.

Madeleine Q. Mannello

2924 Davie Road, #201C
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

Not Just Any Attorney Can Practice Maritime Law

Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is entirely distinct from the “regular” U.S. legal system. It incorporates international law and governs criminal offenses, commercial activities, and injuries that occur at sea. Cruise ship injuries fall under this branch of the law, and cruise ship accident cases can be particularly complex.

You can’t just walk into any personal injury law firm in Florida and expect their attorneys to be qualified to handle cruise ship accident cases.  At Madeleine Q. Mannelo, P.A. all of our partners have been handling cruise ship injury cases for decades.

We have learned the ins and outs of this complex area of the law by going up against large cruise lines, and we can look at your case from many different angles to come up with the strongest possible arguments in your favor. Our lawyers have also helped passengers and cruise ship crew members fight for the monetary compensation they need after an accident, so we understand how to litigate both cases.

Serving Clients throughout South Florida

Madeleine Mannello, P.A. is more than just a firm; we are an active part of our community and truly care about the people who live and work around us. We are dedicated to serving South Florida residents and visitors to South Florida who were injured aboard a cruise. We believe that whenever someone is injured as a result of the negligence of a cruise line, that cruise line needs to be held accountable and compelled to provide the compensation the injured party needs to move on with their life.

Many cruise lines, despite sailing from ports around the United States and the world, have contractual “venue” provisions in their tickets that require you to file suit, if at all, in Federal Court located in Miami-Dade, Florida. That is why you need a South Florida cruise accident firm like Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer Madeleine Mannello.

Our office is located in Davie, Florida, but we are proud to serve the entire state of Florida, including:

  • Broward County
  • Cooper City
  • Coral Springs
  • Dade County
  • Dania
  • Davie
  • Deerfield
  • Fort Lauderdale 
  • Hallandale
  • Hollywood
  • Lauderdale Lakes
  • Lauderhill
  • Margate
  • Miramar
  • Miami
  • Oakland Park
  • Palm Beach County
  • Parkland
  • Pembroke Pines
  • Plantation
  • Pompano Beach
  • Sunrise
  • Weston

We Work on a Contingency Basis – Here’s Why

If you or someone you love has recently suffered a cruise ship accident, you have enough to worry about. You may still be recuperating in the hospital, struggling with large medical bills, and wondering how you are going to move on from all this. You shouldn’t have to worry about attorney fees and the cost of representation on top of everything else.

That’s why at the Law Office of Madeleine Mannello, we are committed to working on a contingency basis. That means we do not ask our clients to pay anything until we recover the compensation they deserve. This allows us to provide a high level of representation to folks who would not otherwise be able to afford expensive legal fees.  This levels the playing field with the cruise lines, who have nearly unlimited resources. With our contingency policy, you stand much to gain by working with Madeleine Q. Mannello.

Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today by calling us at 954-606-6606 or toll-free at 866-306-9606, or fill out our quick and easy online case review form, and one of our attorneys will get back to you promptly.

Bar Admissions:

State Status Acquired
Florida Bar Member in Good Standing 2010
Middle District of Florida Member in Good Standing 2015
Southern District of Florida Member in Good Standing 2015
U.S. 11th Circuit Court Member in Good Standing 2016
Tennessee Member in Good Standing 2019

Honors & Awards:

Award Grantor Date Granted
Magna Cum Laude Graduate University of Miami School of Law 2010
Cum Laude Graduate University of Florida 2006
Top 40 under 40 Broward Attorneys Broward County Bar Association 2021

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Miami – School of Law Law JD – Juris Doctor 2010
University of Florida BA – Bachelor of Arts 2006

Work Experience

Position Company Duration
Associate The Winston Law Firm 2019 – Present
Associate Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP 2018 – 2019
Assistant Attorney General Office Of The Attorney General Florida 2015 – 2018
Associate Evan H. Baron, PA 2013 – 2015
Assistant State Attorney Office Of The State Attorney Of The 17th Judicial District 2010 – 2013
Legal Intern Miami Dade County Office Of The Public Defender 2010

Professional Associatons & Memberships

Association Position Duration
Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association Immediate Past President 2019 – Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Broward County chapter President 2013 – Pres
Broward County Bar Association 2013 – Present
Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association President 2018 – 2019
Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association President-Elect 2016 – 2017
Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association Vice-President 2015 – 2016
Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court Pupilage Chair 2016 – 2019
Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association Treasurer 2015 – 2016
Weston Bar Association Board of Directors 2014 – 2015
Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association Membership Committee Chairperson 2014 – 2015
Florida Bar, Family Law Section 2013 – 2015
Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association Board Member 2013 – 2014
Florida Bar, Government Lawyer Section Executive Council 2011 – 2012
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors 2011 – 2012