I got hurt pretty bad overeas in Afghanistan. I had to try to recover. I did not have much knowledge as to how the Defense Base Act worked and Mr. Mermell and his staff filled me in on everything and how I was to proceed. They had a wealth of knowledge in the area of the DBA and it made me feel ve...ry secure in having this firm handle my case for me. They made sure to get me approvals for all of the doctors I needed and they got me the proper compensation while I was out of work. Mr. Mermell and his staff made my life less stressful during this very difficult time. When the timing was right, they negotiated a favorable settlement for me. I would highly recommend Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco to my friends, family and anyone who needs a Defense Base Act lawyer for injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan.

When I first came home from my injury in Afghanistan, I was confused and did not know who to turn to. But after contacting Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco and speaking with Mr. Mermell and the staff and after my options was explained to me by Mr. Mermell, I felt a little more comfortable and over the few ...months that Mr. Mermell handled my case, I found him to be very professional and knowledgeable and I am 100% satisfied with every process taken. I recommend Mr. Mermell and his firm to any of my friends and family with any type of legal questions or concerns, especially Defense Base Act cases for civilian men and women injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.

I was working in Afghanistan and one morning we were hit by a large bomb. Not knowing what was going to happen, a coworker told me about the law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. Once I made contact with this law firm, the knowledge that they had about my situation was astonishing. I really felt ...comfortable with the direction and counseling that they gave me and a year after the accident, I am still happy with this firm. My case was just closed and I am 100% satisfied with what they did for me. I highly recommend this firm to anyone injured overseas.

I had a very difficult case that no one wanted to handle. I feel very fortunate that I found my Defense Base Act attorney Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. He flew from Miami to Long Beach California and went to court for me. He won my case and got me all of my compensat...ion and medical care. I am extremely happy and fortunate that Mr. Mermell is my lawyer. I would highly recommend him to any workers injured in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait or anywhere overseas. He is a top notch Defense Base Act Lawyer. You will be fortunate if you get Mr. Mermell as your lawyer. You can find him at www.dbalawyers.com.