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Defense Base Act Lawyers

Personal Injury Lawyer

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Website | (305) 595-3350
7300 N Kendall Dr #380, Miami, FL 33156, USA

Opening Hours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of 7300 N Kendall Dr #380, Miami, FL 33156, USA
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The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. is an established Defense Base Act law firm with over 60 years of combined attorney experience.

Our qualified DBA attorneys handle all of the complex issues and negotiations concerning your Defense Base Act (DBA) or Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) case.

From the initial interview, through the filing of your claim, through the attendance at your informal conference, your trial, your appeal, your mediation, and your settlement, we will be with you, guiding you and fighting for you every step of the way.

If you want the best outcome, trust the best Defense Base Act lawyers.

Google Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (11 total ratings)

Rondell White
5 Star
Wayne Russell is one of the best BDA. From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings.
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Melanie Tomlinson
5 Star
From start to finish my experience with Mason Mermell and his team went above and beyond what I expected from a law firm. When I first called I knew I needed help and had no idea where to start. Mr. Mermell and and his team guided me, made appointments for me and were very responsive to any questions I had anytime during this experience. If you are thinking and know you need help, I highly recommend this law firm to represent you. They will be there through every step.
Wednesday 19th January 2022
Xattitude Online Shop
5 Star
I was going through a very hard time on my DBA case. Thanks to Mr. Mason me and my family got the best service we could ever ask for. His hard work and dedication made a huge difference for me and my family. Choosing him to represent me in my DBA case was the best decision I ever made in my life. So I highly recommend Mr. Mason to everyone who needs an attorney for their injuries. Forever grateful and God bless
Tuesday 28th July 2020
Thomas Czech
5 Star
Negotiating DBA insurance claims under Workman's Compensation and maintaining the Department of Labor standards requires someone who clearly understands not only those standards but someone who knows how to negotiate a reasonable settlement with the insurance company. Backing down or away from the insurance company is NOT something you will find if you hire the Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco team!! During the settlement mitigation meeting the Insurance company offered me an embarrassing settlement. It was so far off the mark I was ready to walk. Of course this is how they play the game. However, Dave Pacheco, my attorney, was going to have none of the game playing and went right to the heart of the issue and by the time he wore the other meeting players down, we had a reasonably fair settlement that included the attorney fees that was commensurate with my lost annual salary before being injured. To be honest, at first, I was somewhat skeptical about who I had hired because it was tough to get phone calls and e-mails responded to. I learned that the closer you got to that mitigation meeting the more they become involved because they then have something to bite into. Most clients, like me, are overly anxious and want to know what is happening. I can assure you if you become a client of this attorney team, they will get it right when the time comes. I strongly encourage anyone who is involved in a DBA claim to get in touch with the Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco team!!!
Monday 6th April 2020
Mark Stanich
5 Star
While working overseas in Afghanistan I was injured in IDF rocket attack . I turned to Defense Base Act Lawyers . This was my first law suit ever . They walked me thru it and completely explained everything . I admired their professionalism and expertise . The Defense Base Act Lawyers secured me a award 5 fold what I expected . And did it in a timely manner . I would highly recommend this firm to any and all expats who are injured on the job while working overseas.
Tuesday 31st March 2020