Clifford Robert Mermell

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Clifford Robert Mermell

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 36 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Wrongful Termination, Personal Injury, Admiralty & Maritime

11890 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 403, Miami, FL

About Clifford

Biography

Experienced Workers' Compensation, Longshore and Defense Base Act Lawyers at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, PA We Fight For Injured Workers!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 75%

We represent injured workers under the Florida Workers' Compensation Act, the federal Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and the federal Defense Base Act. We are international lawyers who handle injuries in Iraq, Afghanistan or anywhere in the world where there is a U.S. Defense Base or contractors hired by private employers in aid of the mission of the U.S. We have clients in Australia, Ireland, England, Iraq and throught the world and throughout the U.S.

37 years

75%
Personal Injury 10%

We handle serious personal injury cases.

10%
Wrongful Termination 10%

We handle wrongful termination cases, especially those cases involving termination while pursuing a worker's compensation case.

37 years

10%
Admiralty and Maritime 5%

We handle the claims of injured crew members, whether they be working for a cruise ship or working around the state of Florida building bridges, docks and seawalls.

37 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

10%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2020 2019
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+ 5
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.

11890 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 403, Miami, FL, 33184

www.defense-base-act-lawyers.com

Online Presence

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Clifford Robert Mermell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

206 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 37 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Mark | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Expats injured in Afghanistan: This is the lawyer for you!

Mr. Mermell has a great law firm for representing civilian contractors and expats like me for when we get injured while working oversees. This was my first time suing an insurance company. Man did they give me a hard time. They put me through the grinder twice. But Mr. Mermell and his law firm, e...specially Gladis and Mason, hung in there and fought them at their own game. Mr. Mermell knows all of the tricks and games they play and he straightened them out for me. I got my benefits and I got a settlement that was about 7 times what Ithought it would be. I am recommending Mr. Mermell and his firm to any expats injured in Afghanistan or anywhere overseas.

Posted by David | June 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney

My Defense Base Act Law Firm Exceeded My Expectations with a Great Settlement

When I returned from Afghanistan, I was like a fish out of water. I had never filed a claim and never heard of the Defense Base Act or Longshore Act. The insurance company wanted to settle my case quickly. My doctors told me I should probably see a lawyer. They told me one of their patients was r...epresented by Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. I called and spoke with a lawyer. He calmed my fears, explained my situation and gave me real peace of mind. He handled my case and took me to a mediation where we got an incredible settlement, much more than what the insurance company had offered me without my lawyer. Without hesitation, I strongly recommend this firm to anyone injured in Afghanistan or anywhere overseas.

Posted by Samian | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Interpreters Injured in Iraq or Afghanistan need to see my lawyer right from the start. You will be happy you did!

Mr. Mermell and his firm handled my Defense Base Act case. I was injured in Masul Iraq while working there as an interpreter. Mr. Mermell and his staff are the best in the business. I especially liked working with Maggie and Gladis. They took such good care of me and all of my fears and concerns ...were put to ease. Mr. Mermell got me my doctors. I did not even need to pick them. He did it for me. And they were very good doctors. The settlement that Mr. Mermell got me was unbelievable. I have already sent two of my co-workers to see Mr. Mermell. I think anyone injured while working overseas needs to go to Mr. Mermell. He knows how to get the job done!

Posted by David | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding representation on my Defense Base Act case

I was injured in Afghanistan where I worked as a a police mentor. My case was denied. This law firm fought on my behalf and won my Defense Base Act case for me. They were excellent in every regard. Took all my calls and answered my questions. I cannot say one bad thing about this firm and the wa...y they handled my case. My end result was amazing. I highly recommend their services to anyone injured in Afghanistan or anywhere else overseas.

Posted by Tony | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco law firm steered me in the right direction in my Defense Base Act case

I was injured while working as a heavy equipment mechanic on the Kunduz base in Afghanistan. My friend told me to go to the law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco located in Miami, Florida. I live in Texas and was concerned that it was far from me. It turned out to be the right choice. They made m...e feel that they were right down the street. Always took my calls and responded to my emails. They guided me each step of the way, all the way to a great settlement. I am very happy with this firm and recommending them to anyone with a Defense Base Act claim.

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Clifford Robert Mermell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Stillman

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Keith Chasin

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Mermell is a hardworking and extremely well-informed attorney who always puts his client's interests first. His results are top notch."

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Jerry Hayden

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ciff Mermell is a highly experienced and skilled attorney. He is recognized as an aggressive and effective advocate for his clients."

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Alan Kuker

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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DONALD MOSSER

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Other

"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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Thomas Glick

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent advocate with the highest degree of ethics."

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Rebecca Stillman

Workers compensation lawyer

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David Pacheco

Workers compensation lawyer

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Mark Zientz

Workers compensation lawyer

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Keith Chasin

Personal injury lawyer

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Jerry Hayden

Workers compensation lawyer

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DONALD MOSSER

Mediation lawyer

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Thomas Glick

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Managing Partner, Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.

1993 - 1996

Associate, Levine, Busch & Schnepper, PA

1989 - 1993

Associate, Underwood, Gillis & Karcher, P.A.

Associations

2007 - Present

Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group

Member

1994 - Present

Friends of 440

Trustee

2009 - 2012

Friends of 440

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Mikhail v. Invizion and Zurich

Success for Claimant

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Education

1989

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Colorado

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Florida Workers' Compensation Convention

Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compenation Act

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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