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David Pacheco
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Biography
I have handled Defense Base Act, War Hazards and/or Longshore cases for the past 22 years and have handled over 1,000 mediations and over 1,500 depositions and over 100 informal conference hearings on behalf of injured workers during those 22 years. I am the son of a contractor and lived in the Middle East for 4 years. Living in the Middle East allows me to understand better than most lawyers the cultural and political situation contractors stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and other contries in the Middle East deal with. I have seen almost every issue imaginable under the DBA and/or the LHWCA, and have handled these cases at the level of informal conference hearings before the OWCP, trials at the level of the OALJ and appeals to the BRB and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. As a result of handling so many cases and seeing so many issues at each level of hearing, I have developed an effective and keen ability to negotiate and to zealously advocate for my clients. I have recieved 2018 Avvo Client Choice Award in recognition of Client Satisfaction and the 2018 American Institute of Legal Counsel recognition as one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in the State of Florida for work related injury cases. I have attended CLE conferences each year and has been invited to speak as an expert in the area of DBA/Longshore cases. I have researched most areas of the Act and is familiar with the nuances associated with this very specialized area of the law. If your are injured in any port city in the USA like New York, Houston, New Orleans, Long Beach, Savannah, Port of Miami or near a navigable river I can help you in your Longshore case. If you are injued overseas working for the Department of Defense in any country including Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria I can help you with your DBA/War Hazards case. I do not only handle cases for Americans as the DBA/Warhazars law extends to citizens of other countries so I represent residents of Great Britain, Australia, Peru, Europe, Africa and India among others. If you are working as civilian at a Army, Navy, Marine or Air Force Base in the United States or overseas I can also represent you. Finally, if you are injured performing off shore oil drilling I also handle those cases. Please allow me to help you through the difficult times you may experience after your accident and ensure that you receive the benefits and medical care that you derserve.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
75%
29 years | 1,100 cases
Admiralty and Maritime
10%
29 years | 350 cases
Personal Injury
10%
29 years | 25 cases
Wrongful Termination
5%
29 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
10%-40%
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Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Gillis, Mermell, & Pacheco P.A.
11890 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 403, Miami, FL, 33184
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Posted by Chilet | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Defense Base Act lawyers that have your back!
David Pacheco and the staff, especially Gladis, worked hard for me in my Defense Base Act case. They were there for me every step of the way. They put my fears to rest and basically held my hand throughout my case making sure that I got the best medical care an compensation for my case. In the end...
Posted by James | December 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Kuwait Force Protection Injury / Hired A Great DBA Law Firm: Gills, Mermell & Pacheco
Prior to hiring Mr. Pacheco, I was in contact with another law firm that presented a bad first impression. I can't convey how happy I am that I took a "pass" on the other attorney. The guidance and considerable effort Mr. Pacheco displayed working on my DBA case is a testament of his vast knowledge a...
Posted by Chris | July 30, 2015 | Workers Compensation
Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco is the all star team for workers injured in Afghanistan and covered by the Defense Base Act
I can tell you from experience that Mr. Pacheco and the entire staff of lawyers and paralegals at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco is the all star team for Defense Base Act claims. I know because I started with another law firm that did not match up. Once I switched to this law firm, my case went in the r...
Posted by jossiered58 | July 23, 2015 | Personal Injury
Best dock worker lawyer for longshore claims
Mr. Pacheco handled my longshore case for 9 long years. He always took care of me along the way. He picked good doctors who cared about my condition and he put my mind at ease about the issues in my case. In the end, he went to a mediation with me and fought hard so that I got a great settlement. For...
Posted by Lewis | June 23, 2015 | Workers Compensation
Be Smart and Get a Defense Base Act lawyer who knows what he is doing like Mr. Pacheco
David Pacheco handled my defense base act case for an injury in Afghanistan. He was diligent and kept me informed along the way. He did a great job and got me an excellent settlement in the end. I highly recommend him and the law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco to anyone injured in Afghanistan.
David Pacheco's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is professional and responds quickly."
"Mr. Pacheco and I have been litigating against each other for over 20 years. Whenever a claim comes into my office and I see his name as Claimant/Plaintiff's counsel, I know I will have my hands full, because the Claimant/Plaintiff is being represented by the very best who will be seeking maximum value and results for his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is an extremely professional, effective, and passionate lawyer. He zealously advocates on his clients' behalf to ensure that his or her rights are protected and that the client receives every benefits the he or she is entitled to. David works tirelessly to deliver for his clients over and over again."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an extremely diligent and tenacious lawyer who fights hard for his clients. He is an effective and powerful negotiator who has handled more than 1,000 mediations. I have seen him in action at a mediation and was extremely impressed with his style and success."
Mason Mermell
Workers compensation lawyer
Limor Ben-Maier
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Robert Bamdas
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Rebecca Stillman
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Partner, Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.
Associations
2019 - Present
DOL-JBAMember
Education
1997
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2008
2008 Workers' Compensation Convention
Longshore/DBA Case Handling
Languages
English
Spanish