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 16 - 20 of 36 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Sharon | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Go to this lawyer for Defense Base Act injuries in Afghanistan

I found Mr. Mermell on the Internet. I am so glad that I did. I had two lawyers before Mr. Mermell. They did nothing for me. Mr. Mermell and his associate listened carefully to my facts and pushed my case to a hearing. They prepared me for each scenario which I greatly appreciated. Because Mr. Mermel...l was diligent and persistent, he made the insurance company pay me what I deserved for my injuries in Afghanistan. The settlement actually exceeded my expectations. I strongly recommend Mr. Mermell to any contractor injured on the job while working overseas in Afghanistan.

Posted by Glenn | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Strong lawyers for Defense Base Act cases for Texas residents

I live in Texas and I needed a Defense Base Act lawyer. My friend told me to go with this firm in Miami. I have thanked my friend repeatedly for sending me to Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. They are awesome. They handled my DBA case for injuries that i had while working overseas in Afghanistan. This... firm is great from the top down. My lawyers and my paralegal were on top of my case from the beginning to the end. They counseled me each step of the way, from the initial claim filing, to preparing for IMEs, to preparing for and attending the mediation. My lawyer flew out to Texas and did an awesome job at my mediation. I could not be happier with the way my case was handled and the result that I got. Thank you Mr. Mermell and to your staff, especially Ms. Liz. I will never forget what you did for me and my family through such a difficult time in my life.

Posted by Garland | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

My Texas Defense Base Act Lawyers hit a homerun for me

The communication between client and law firm was outstanding. I left a lawyer who never called me back. Mr. Mermell and his law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco were professional and responsive. They really came through for me and got me a result that was better than I hoped for. I was working ...in Afghanistan where I was injured. This law firm helped me with my Defense Base Act case. I am spreading the word about my experience to help others to find a great Defense Base Act lawyer.

Posted by Doretha | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Best South Carolina Defense Base Act lawyers

Mr. Mermell was the first lawyer that I spoke to at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. I was referred by a friend who was his client. I was told that he handles Defense Base Act cases. Mr. Mermell was calm and he calmed my fears. He told me exactly what he was going to do and how he would do it. I put m...y confidence in him and his firm, and boy am I glad I did. I have been his client for three years and he was right about everything he said. He and his staff handled my Defense Base Act case with professionalism and confidence. They answered all my questions along the way and kept me calm and secure. I received my benefits and medical care and just settled my case. I cannot be any happier or more grateful to Mr. Mermell and his staff for what they have done for me and my family. It brings tears to my eyes to say this as I feel that I have come through a storm and now I can move forward with my life. I am recommending strongly this firm to anyone injured in Afghanistan or anyone needing a great DBA lawyer.

Posted by Emmanuel | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best Nationwide Defense Base Act Lawyers

I found the law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco on the Internet. I was injured in Iraq while working as a security contractor. Once this firm got involved in my case, everything started to go well. I was with an attorney before them that did not know what he was doing. He let my case get into a... bad situation. The lawyers at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco met with my doctors and did the things they needed to do to turn my case around. They sat me down and explained the law to me and showed me what needed to be done to turn my case around. They really went the extra mile with me and I am grateful to them. I wish I had gotten them from the start but I did not know anything about the Defense Base Act or the good lawyers that do that work. Now that I know, I am recommending this firm to my colleagues overseas for any contractor injured in Iraq or 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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