I was working in Iraq as a mail clerk when I suffered a lifting accident and injury. Not knowing anything about the Defense Base Act, I hired my lawyers David Pacheco and Clifford Mermell at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. I found their staff, especially my paralegal Liz, to be friendly, helpful and kno...wledgeable. These lawyers did a great job for me and got my case resolved to my satisfaction. I recommend them to anyone injured overseas. Their website is www.dbalawyers.com.

I was injured on the job working as a mule driver in Port Everglades, Florida. I did not know anything about the Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act or my right to benefits. After receiving counseling from my lawyers Clifford Mermell and David Pacheco at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, PA, I fel...t very comfortable and having them guide me through the unfortunate accident that I suffered. They assisted me and obtained a result that far exceeded my expectations. I would recommend them highly to any longshoreman injured on the job.

I was working in Afghanistan as a canine handler when I suffered a serious injury. I did not have a clue about the Defense Base Act or the benefits I could receive. I hired David Pacheco and Clifford Mermell at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. They went straight to work for me and protected my interests.... They got me compensation and medical care and a favorable settlement. I highly recommend these guys to anyone injured overseas.

I was working overseas in Afghanistan as an embedded police mentor. I was involved in a horrific bomb blast accident. Not knowing anything about my rights or the Defense Base Act, I hired these lawyers. They were compassionate about my injuries and helped me tremendously. They are experienced and... knowledgeable and helped me through this system. Ultimately, they got me a great result that allowed me to move on with my life. I recommend them to anyone injured overseas.