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Clifford R. Mermell, Esq., created the law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. on March 1, 1996, over 21 years ago. Mr. Mermell has been the senior and managing partner of the firm since its creation. The firm was created to champion the rights of injured workers.
Mr. Mermell is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell peer review rating service which is the highest rating of ethical and legal ability given. Mr. Mermell has been a member of Workers' Injury Law Group (WILG) for the past six years. Mr. Mermell received an award in 2014 Recognition as Top Rated National Lawyer in Labor and Employment Law by American Lawyer Magazine, Corporate Counsel Magazine and National Law Journal. Mr. Mermell received the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Avvo Client Choice Award based upon testimonials and client satisfaction surveys. Mr. Mermell received the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Avvo 10.0 Rating (Highest Rating Possible). Mr. Mermell received the 2015 Recognition by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel as one of the Nation's Top One Percent of all lawyers nationwide. Mr. Mermell received the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 recognition by Workers' Injury Law Group as one of the Nation's Top 100 Injured Workers' Attorneys. Mr. Mermell received the 2017 Recognition as Top Attorneys of North America by the Who's Who Directory of Lawyers.
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37 years
37 years
37 years
10%-40%
State: Florida
Acquired: 1989
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11890 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 403, Miami, FL, 33184
www.defense-base-act-lawyers.com
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Posted by Cherry | March 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Satisfied client of Gillis Mermell & Pacheco wins huge settlement.
I developed PTSD as a result of my working overseas. Mr. Mermell and his firm handled my case. It was not an easy case. It was denied by the insurance right from the start. My lawyers fought hard and won for me a big settlement. I have recommended them to eight coworkers who are working overseas ...
Posted by Peter | March 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Pay attention to your DBA case and hire these lawyers. It is so worth it!
I knew nothing about the DBA. A buddy of mine steered me to this firm. Once they got a hold of my case, they went straight to work and educated me and set me up with my medical and my compensation. Mr. Mermell talked to me on my first day and set me straight. Everything went as he said it would. ...
Posted by Joseph | January 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Great DBA lawyer for PTSD from working as drone operator overseas
I was referred to this law firm from another lawyer who said these lawyers are the best in the business. He turned out to be correct. I was professionally guided and kept informed at every step of my DBA case. I had an insurance company that denied my claim. These lawyers fought hard for me and won m...
Posted by Benjamin | August 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Defense Base Act Lawyer cuts through red tape and gets the job done!
I was working in Intel on a DOD contract overseas when I got injured. I knew of the DBA, but I heard it was full of potholes and not easy to manage. I was in no condition to handle it on my own. I researched on the internet and found this law firm of Gillis Mermell & Pacheco. I am thankful that I...
Posted by Rondell | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Best Defense Base Act lawyers go to war for us guys who service the military overseas
Mr. Clifford helped me with my Defense Base Act case. He is very easy to talk to and answered all of my questions. I could tell he knows what he is talking about when it comes to this type of case. He won my case and got me an amazing settlement that I did not expect to get. I have already sent h...
"I endorse this lawyer. Cliff is an expert in the field. He is highly respected among his peers and adversaries alike. His tenacity coupled with his command of the law makes him a highly sought after lawyer in the community. Cliff gets top results for his clients and always ensures that his client's best interest is in the heart of everything that he does."
"Mr. Mermell is a hardworking and extremely well-informed attorney who always puts his client's interests first. His results are top notch."
"Ciff Mermell is a highly experienced and skilled attorney. He is recognized as an aggressive and effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer.He has appeared before me when I was a State Judge of Compensation Claims and he was always prepared and a caring and skilled advocate."
"I highly endorse this attorney. He appeared before me in representing claimants in several federal workers' compensation cases when I was an ALJ. He was always well prepared and demonstrated an expertise in handling cases in that area of practice. Mr. Mermell always was respectful of the court and his adversaries, yet passionate in representing the interests of his clients. He also has participated in mediations when I was an ALJ and now in my private business of providing mediation services in federal Longshore and Defense Base Act cases. He has shown that he is as adept in settling cases for his clients as he was in litigating these cases."
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2018
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2017
Superb Rating, Avvo
2017
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Superb Rating, Avvo
2016
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Superb Rating, Avvo
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Superb Rating, Avvo
2014
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Top 100 Injured Workers' Attorneys, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
2014
Top Rated, American Lawyer
2014
Top Rated National Lawyer, National Law Journal
2014
Top Rated National Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Magazine
2014
Top Rated National Lawyer, American Lawyer Magazine
2014
Board Certified - Workers' Compensation, Florida Bar
1996 - Present
Managing Partner, Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.
1993 - 1996
Associate, Levine, Busch & Schnepper, PA
1989 - 1993
Associate, Underwood, Gillis & Karcher, P.A.
2007 - Present
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupMember
1994 - Present
Friends of 440Trustee
2009 - 2012
Friends of 440Treasurer
Success for Claimant
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BS - Bachelor of Science
2008
Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compenation Act
2017
2014
2014
English
Spanish
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Bulging discs, sciatica, hip pain, low back pain, rotator cuff pain. how much settlement?
23 Jun 2015
I received a 5% mmi rating in 2012 for a back unjury. I kept my case opened and have been seeing same doctor for injections.
19 Jun 2015
Can the insurance company deny the request of a procedure from a doctor of there choice in a workers compensation case .
26 Jun 2014