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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, click here to read more about Casey, Will – a mechanical engineer working for James Hardee in Fontana, California, and Josh – a dental student currently attending Temple University Dental School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jake is also the proud grandfather to two new grandchildren, Casey's daughter, Quinn and Jay's son, Jacob John III.
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600 South Magnolia Avenue Suite 325 Tampa, FL 33606 |
| Website: | http://munchandmunch.com/attorney-profile/jacob-j-munch/ |
| Phone: | 813-254-1557 |
| Fax: | 813-254-5172 |
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Cruise Ship Passenger Injuries, Jones Act Seaman Cases, Boating Accidents, Longshoreman Injuries, Wrongful Death, Limitation of Liability Cases, Federal Court Practice
Cruise Ship Passenger Injuries, Jones Act Seaman Cases, Boating Accidents, Longshoreman Injuries, Wrongful Death, Limitation of Liability Cases, Federal Court Practice
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Maritime Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Maritime Lawyers Association | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | 1983 - 1900 |
| Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute | Port Director | 2010 - 2012 |
| Florida Bar, Admiralty and Maritime Law Certification Committee | Chairman | 2010 - 2011 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Peer Rated | Best Lawyers in America | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Board Certified - Admiralty & Maritime Law | Florida Bar | 2018 |
| Board Certified - Civil Trial | Florida Bar | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2009 |
| Top Maritime Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2009 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2008 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2007 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2006 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| United States Merchant Marine Academy | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1979 |
| Tulane University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
| Tulane University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 376523 | Member in Good Standing | 1983 | 04/25/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Marine Salvage: A Primer | Marine Salvage: A Primer | 2015 |
| Marine Salvage: A Primer | Marine Salvage: A Primer | 2015 |
| SEALI | Passenger Cruise Claims | 2008 |
| SEALI | Limitation of Liability and the Plaintiff’s Perspective | 2006 |
| Florida Bar | Limitation of Liability | 2006 |
| Crew Claims of Seaman Working on Passenger Ships | Crew Claims of Seaman Working on Passenger Ships | 1988 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| President | Munch and Munch, P.A. | N/A |
| President | Munch and Munch, P.A. | 1987 - 1900 |
| President | Munch and Munch, P.A. | N/A |
