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

205 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 127 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Samuel | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Defense Base Act Lawyer got me an Amazing Defense Base Act settlement

My friend referred me to Mr. Mermell and the law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. I had never hired a lawyer before in my life. I was nervous to go down this road, but I had seriously injuries and needed help. Mr. Mermell and his staff set me up right from the start. He made the experience very... simple and he made me feel comfortable. I was always well informed and prepared for each step of the case. He helped me get my payments and my medical care. In the end, he got me a settlement that I was not expecting. I am very happy with the way my case went and I am highly recommending Mr. Mermell to any workers involved with a DBA worker’s compensation case.

Posted by Andrew | November 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Anti Terrorism Act Attorney and Defense Base Act Attorney all in one place

I hired Mr. Mermell for my Defense Base Act case. He handled that like a champion. then he took it one step further. He put together a case for me under the Anti Terrorism Act. He hit a homerun for me under that law. I am still in shock at how well this lawyer did for me and six of my co-workers.... I implore anyone out there with a DBA case to contact Mr. Mermell and have him put together your DBA case and your Anti-Terrorism case. You deserve the best representation and you will get it at this firm!

Posted by Irma | October 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Best lawyer for injuries on US military bases

I was injured while working for Popeyes on a military base in Georgia. I found these lawyers after starting with other lawyers that did not understand this law. Mr. Mermell really knows this specialized law that helps civilian employees injured on military bases. He helped me more than I can belie...ve. He was so nice and friendly and treated me right. That insurance company would not pay me. Mr. Mermell made them pay me. That insurance company offered me so little to settle. Mr. Mermell made them pay me much more than they offered. He got me a great settlement. I am so very impressed. I am telling all my friends about this incredible lawyer.

Posted by Anthony | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Extremely satisfied client of this Excellent Defense Base Act Lawyer

Mr. Mermell and his partner David Pacheco handled my Defense Base Act case. These lawyers are very aggressive against the insurance company, but they were very nice and patient with me. They made deliberate moves that showed me that they know exactly what they are doing. Whenever my checks were st...opped, they got them started right back up again. They stayed in contact with my psychiatrist and therapist so that they were up to date on my medical situation. In the end, they guided me to a mediation where they exceeded my expectations with a very large settlement. I cannot say enough good things about these lawyers and their staff.

Posted by Lindi | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Injured in Afghanistan...Live in Kosovo...Hired this US law firm for DBA case...Great result

I suffered injury while employed in Afghanistan. I did not know how to file my DBA claim. I am lucky I found Mr. Mermell who handled my case and calmed me down so I could focus on my doctors and therapies. In the end, I am so very happy with my result. I got the care I needed and a great settleme...nt in the end. This lawyer is compassionate and considerate and helped me and my family through a very difficult time. I recommend with all my heart this lawyer to anyone needing a great lawyer for DBA claims for injuries in Afghanistan.

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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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