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

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Posted by Dalshad | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Injured overseas? Contact Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco for your Defense Base Act case

I worked as a translator in Afghanistan. I was injured over there. My friend was represented by Mr. Mermell and he referred me to Mr. Mermell. I have thanked my friend because Mr. Mermell and his law firm did a great job for me. From beginning to end, I knew I was in great hands. These lawyers k...now how to handle this type of Defense Base Act claim. I was given very specific instructions and properly prepared for each situation in my case. My end result was way better than I had even hoped for. I am sending everyone I know to this law firm. I have already sent three friends who were injured in Afghanistan like I was. Thank you for what you did for me and my family. Sincerely.

Posted by Bryan | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Defense Base Act lawyer will fight for your rights

I had the good fortune of being referred to the firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco from a coworker who was injured in Afghanistan at the same base as me. I can say wholeheartedly that this firm is awesome and did me right. The lawyers and staff were gracious and patient with me as I went through som...e very tough times. I thought that I might have worn them down with how much I called. To the contrary, they always took my calls and treated me with respect. My settlement was much more than I could have hoped for. I am surprised by how well my lawyer did for me. It was much better than he told me from the beginning which was surprising to me. I am recommending this firm to my friends and co workers for anyone needing a lawyer who knows how to fight for your rights under the Defense Base Act. All you contractors working overseas heed what I am saying. If you are injured, this is where you need to be. God bless.

Posted by Nick | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Defense Base Act lawyers helping residents of North Carolina who are injured in Afghanistan

I live in North Carolina. I was working overseas and got injured in Afghanistan. My friend Chris told me to go to this firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. It was a great recommendation. This firm handled my Defense Base Act case from start to finish with confidence and put me at ease. I am impres...sed and very happy with the result. They were always there for me at each step of the way. They answered my phone calls and emails and never left me hanging. I am recommending this firm to all injured overseas workers.

Posted by Gregory | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Hire my lawyer for Defense Base Act claims for injuries overseas

Mr. Mermell was the first person I spoke to at the firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. I was hooked from that first phone call. I could tell immediately that Mr. Mermell knew what he was talking about. He was calm and very confident as he told me what to expect in my Defense Base Act case. The fun...ny thing is that what Mr. Mermell told me was going to happen is exactly what did happen in my case. I am thrilled with my result. It was not an easy case, but Mr. Mermell and his firm made it easy for me. In the end, I am able to move on with my life in a very positive way. I recommend Mr. Mermell and his firm to anyone injured overseas who is looking for a great Defense Base Act lawyer.

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

I recommend Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco for Defense Base Act cases throughout the world

I am an interpreter and I was injured in Iraq when my vehicle flipped over. I have referred many injured contractors to Mr. Mermell and his firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. Even though I live in North Carolina, this firm handles Defense Base Act cases all over the country and all over the world. ... I was so very impressed with the way my case was handled that I have sent several other interpreters to this firm. They have all reported back to me with positive results like I had.

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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

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Thomas Glick

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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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