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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 Tim | August 26, 2014 | Personal Injury
The Defense Base Act Lawyers at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco did a great job for me
I was seriously injured in Erbil, Iraq while working as a security specialist. I did not know the first thing about the Defense Base Act or the benefits that I was entitled to receive. Once I hired Clifford Mermell and David Pacheco at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, they went straight to work for me an...
Posted by James | July 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Top notch attorney handled my Defense Base Act case with professionalism.
My case was handled professionally and efficiently. The staff was courteous and responsive at all times and kept informed along the way. I was very pleased with the outcome of my settlement.
Posted by Alvaro | July 29, 2014 | Personal Injury
Excellent Defense Base Act Lawyers at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco
I hired Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco to take care of my defense base act case because I was overwhelmed. I had very serious injuries and lost my eye. Clifford Mermell and David Pacheco are excellent lawyers. They took care of me and cared about my case. They made me feel very comfortable and that I ...
Posted by JONATHAN | May 16, 2014 | Personal Injury
They took care of me ten thousand miles away.
Mr. Mermell, and all of his staff were so knowledgeable of what I needed to have my case completed in a timely manner. They made sure that I was comfortable at all times dealing with my pain and injury. His staff kept me informed of everything that was going on. Even though I was still overseas the t...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Uncaring people
From day one it was an uphill battle just to see a doctor. Unless you're in Florida this firm cannot obtain a doctor for a dba claim. Calls are never answered or returned. A snotty phone person refuses to connect to you to an attorney unless you have an appointment. Terrible service and no confidence...
"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