Curtis J. Mase 
- Alternative Disputes Resolution
- Appellate
- Aviation
- Class Action
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment & Labor Law
- Maritime Law
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
Curtis J. Mase is the Managing Shareholder and founder of Mase Tinelli. 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.
Professional & Community Involvement
- 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
Awards & Recognition
- South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer”, 2006-2013
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2009-2015
- US News & World Report “Best Lawyers in America”, 2008-2014
- US News & World Report Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” Admiralty & Maritime – Miami, 2014
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
Speaking Engagements
- IACSM Legal Aspects of Maritime Medicine 2003-2012
- Attorney Client Privilege-Work Product Privilege 2007
- College of Advanced Judicial Studies 2010
- Grievance Procedures 2010
- ICCL Arbitration of Crew Claims 2010
- “Shipboard Training” Continuation of Investigation Sexual Harassment 2011
- Dade County Bar Association, Bench & Bar Conference 2013
Press
- Travel Weekly: Curtis Mase Provides Expert Opinion on Couple’s Removal from Celebrity Cruise
- Daily Business Review: Mase and DeFabio Successfully Defend Carnival Against Alleged Sexual Assault Lawsuit
- Huffington Post Live: Curtis Mase discusses the Carnival Triumph Incident
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1985
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
- Pro Hac: New Jersey District, Australia, Texas, Georgia
Legal Certificates
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Board of Legal Specialization and Education
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, (NBTA)
- Board Certified Pre-Trial Practice
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, J.D., honors, 1984
- Florida State University, B.A., English and Business, 1982
Mase Mebane & Briggs
- 2601 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33133
- Telephone: 305-377-3770 Toll Free: 866-957-5777
- Fax: 305-377-0080