Meister Law

Meister Law Meister Law is an admiralty law firm protecting the legal rights of boating and cruise victims. Attorney Tonya Meister is a maritime law expert. Tonya J. Mrs.

Meister is an Admiralty and Maritime law expert. She is board certified by the Florida Bar in admiralty and maritime law. Meister founded the law firm of Meister Law, LLC. She handles maritime personal injury, sexual assaults and wrongful death claims. Meister represents injured crew and passengers from all types of vessels, including cruise ships, recreational boats, cargo ships, tugs/barges, cas

ino boats and others. She assists crew members obtain unpaid wages, disability and retirement benefits. She also represents businesses and individuals that suffer losses from maritime disasters, such as an oil spill. She is board certified by the Florida Bar. Meister currently serves as the chair elect of the American Association for Justice's Admiralty Law section. She formerly served as chair of the Admiralty Law Committee of the Florida Bar as well as formerly served as chair of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee “11F.” Mrs. Meister is legal counsel for Port Ministries International. She wrote an Amicus Brief in the Atlantic Sounding v. Townsend case and attended the oral arguments before the United States Supreme Court. She is on the Advisory Board of the Space Coast Seafarer’s Ministry and the International Seafarer's Ministry of Miami. She formerly served as an Alumni Board of Director for Barry University. Meister has presented seminars on various maritime topics including Maritime Punitive Damages for the American Association of Justice, Update on the Eleventh, Eighth, Seventh and Sixth Circuits for a Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute; Update on Crew Injury Claims for the Florida Bar Admiralty and Maritime Law; Cruise Ship Law for the Florida Bar Admiralty and Maritime Law; Crew Arbitration for a Florida Bar Admiralty and Maritime Law; and Forum Non Conveniens for an American Trial Lawyers Association (now American Justice Association). In addition she has taught classes and/or given presentations at St. Thomas Law School, University of Miami Law School, and Florida International University.

Tonya Meister-Griffith was honored to be selected as a Florida Super Lawyer for the 10th year!
06/25/2024

Tonya Meister-Griffith was honored to be selected as a Florida Super Lawyer for the 10th year!

Tonya Meister has been recognized in the 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list for the 9th year. Each year, no more than 5% o...
09/21/2023

Tonya Meister has been recognized in the 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list for the 9th year. Each year, no more than 5% of lawyers in each state are selected for this honor. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers in over 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition.

Tonya Meister is one of the top rated Transportation & Maritime attorneys in Miami, FL. She has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria.

The Florida Bar provided Tonya Meister-Griffith with this plaque recognizing her service on the Admiralty & Maritime Cer...
06/15/2023

The Florida Bar provided Tonya Meister-Griffith with this plaque recognizing her service on the Admiralty & Maritime Certification Committee for the past 5 years, including her service as the chair. “In recognition and honor of your wise counsel, outstanding leadership, and dedicated service to The Florida Bar in the mission of Board Certification to improve the practice of law and delivery of legal services to the public through the enhancement of technical skills and substantial competence united under the highest standards of professionalism”.

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Florida Maritime Law and Practice book, 7th Edition, by The Florida Ba...
09/15/2022

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Florida Maritime Law and Practice book, 7th Edition, by The Florida Bar. Tonya Meister-Griffith was honored to be the co-author of Chapter 4 on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death of Passengers.

Tonya Meister-Griffith was selected as 2022 Florida Super Lawyer. This is the eighth consecutive year that she has been...
09/15/2022

Tonya Meister-Griffith was selected as 2022 Florida Super Lawyer. This is the eighth consecutive year that she has been selected for this professional honor.

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

Tonya Meister is one of the top rated Transportation & Maritime attorneys in Miami, FL. She has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria.

Tonya Meister-Griffith was honored to receive the Alumni Excellence Award! .
12/03/2021

Tonya Meister-Griffith was honored to receive the Alumni Excellence Award! .

Tonya Meister-Griffith recently did a presentation on Seafarer Arbitrations at the American Association of Justice (AAJ)...
07/16/2021

Tonya Meister-Griffith recently did a presentation on Seafarer Arbitrations at the American Association of Justice (AAJ)’s convention in Las Vegas. “It is important to protect seafarers’ legal rights in arbitration.”

Tonya Meister-Griffith was selected as a 2021 Florida Super Lawyer!
07/07/2021

Tonya Meister-Griffith was selected as a 2021 Florida Super Lawyer!

Tonya Meister-Griffith has recently been re-certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law by the Florida Bar. She was origina...
05/26/2021

Tonya Meister-Griffith has recently been re-certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law by the Florida Bar. She was originally certified on June 1, 2010 and has now been twice re-certified. “Your continued pursuit of board certification is a direct reflection of your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the practice of law. As a board certified lawyer, you have, as acknowledged by the Florida Supreme Court, the distinction of having ‘special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in your practice area, as well as character, ethics, and a reputation for professionalism in the practice of law.’ Moreover, you are entitled to represent yourself as board certified in your field of practice and use the initials B.C.S. after your name to indicate Board Certified Specialist.” Steven B. Lesser, BLSE

We are pleased to announce the Third District Court of Appeals affirmed this jury verdict on April 28th (nearly 3 years ...
05/11/2021

We are pleased to announce the Third District Court of Appeals affirmed this jury verdict on April 28th (nearly 3 years after the trial). Justice for a very worthy client! We hope the cruise line makes the necessary changes so no one else is hurt by the semi watertight doors.

Please to announce today’s jury verdict of $20.3 Million for my very deserving client Lisa Spearman vs. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Trial team: Tonya Meister-Griffith Deborah Gander and Susan Carlson. Picture: Deborah Gander, Lisa Spearman and Tonya Meister-Griffith.

Vessel inspection in Port Canaveral.
10/13/2020

Vessel inspection in Port Canaveral.

Tonya Meister-Griffith and her client on Voice of America news aired in Russia.
09/17/2020

Tonya Meister-Griffith and her client on Voice of America news aired in Russia.

Тысячи работников круизных компаний оказались в плену своих кораблей. Дело сантехника Пола Кордовы

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44 West Flagler Street, Suite 750
Miami, FL
33130

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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