After being injured overseas working in Afghanistan as director of operations for police security, I had no idea how to approach the possibility of taking care of my injuries and getting an outcome that would be beneficial to me. I was recommended to Mr. Mermell and Mr. Pacheco by a friend as they s...pecialize in Defense Base Act cases which is what I had. And they was able to quickly ascertain possibilities for a good outcome for my case. I was dealing with a difficult adjuster and I was happy I could turn it over to these quality lawyers. They did a great job. I would highly recommend these lawyers to anyone who could need their services as a result of an injury overseas.

I was a contractor with a company named Triple Canopy in Afghanistan and while reading the Stars and Stripes I happen to see the announcement for the lawfirm of Mr. Mermell and Mr. Pacheco and I cut the clip and put it in my wallet not knowing that one day I might need their services. Six months dow...n the line I got hurt and unfortunately had to return home and after dealing with the workers compensation that never paid me I decided to take it to a legal matter and that's when I hired Mr. Mermell and Mr. Pacheco's law firm to represent me in my Defense Base Act case. And the outcome was very positive! I will recommend their services to anyone I will come in contact with.

This was the most traumatic experience of my life. Mr. Mermell and his firm took 90% of the weight off my shoulders during this experience. Words truly cannot express how grateful I am to Mr. Mermell and his firm. To anybody looking for assistance with a similar experience with a Defense Base Act ...case, I highly recommend Mr. Mermell and his firm.

I had an accident at the Port of Miami where I was working as a Longshoreman. I called Mr. Mermell's office. I needed some assistance cause I was in so much pain and I needed someone to talk to about my injuries and what can we do about my injuries. We came to a decision about my injuries by going... to doctors and they took great care of me along the way and got me a great settlement. And I will recommend anyone anywhere on the Port of Miami if they happen to be in any kind of accident to Mr. Mermell and David Pacheco.

I was working as a mechanic in Afghanistan. I was injured in 2010 in a rocket attack. I found these lawyers through an internet search. After being taken advantage of by DBA workers compensation, I interviewed several lawyers that do DBA work and was unimpressed until I spoke with the lawyers at ...Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. I immediately felt these guys had my best interest at heart. These lawyers did a great job for me and I would highly recommend them to anyone injured in Afghanistan.