Curtis J. Mase

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 Super Lawyers® Selectees Curtis J. Mase included in a Super Lawyers® list 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 2026Florida 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

• Attorney

• 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
• Bench & Bar Conference, Dade County Bar Association, 2013

• 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

• 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