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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.
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11890 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 403, Miami, FL, 33184
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Posted by Simon | June 17, 2015 | Workers Compensation
Great work and better result in my worker's compensation case
Dedication, interest and responsible and very strong lawyer is David Pacheco. I was injured at work and Mr. Pacheco handled my worker's compensation case. Mr. Pacheco fought hard for me and got me a great result. Anyone who is injured on the job should contact my lawyer David Pacheco at Gillis, Me...
Posted by Pedro | June 11, 2015 | Admiralty & Maritime
Port workers and longshoremen go to this firm for injuries on the job. Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. Best longshore lawyers.
I was injured while working as a longshoreman at the Port of Miami. I hired this law firm Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco to handle my case. I was referred to this firm from a good friend who has great experience with longshore workers and their cases. He told me these are the best longshore lawyers in ...
Posted by Steven | May 29, 2015 | Personal Injury
Great lawyers for Defense Base Act claims at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco
Mr. Pacheco is quite a character. He is very likeable and he kept the stress of this case off of my shoulders. When I was done speaking with him each time he took my calls, I was calmed down and felt de-stressed. He told me honestly like it was, and he did what he said he was going to do. I canno...
Posted by Elijah | May 05, 2015 | Personal Injury
Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco - Strong Defense Base Act lawyers for injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan
I was injured while working in Afghanistan as a construction supervisor. I slipped and fell on ice as I was leaving the shower. After seeing the medic on the base, they sent me home for further treatment. I was referred to Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco by a friend. These lawyers were great for me. T...
Posted by Nait | April 09, 2015 | Workers Compensation
Thank You Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.
I am from Kosovo, and just wanted to thank Mr Mermell and his coworkers for their proffesionalism in handling with my DBA case. These guys are top notch lawyers that know how to handle Defense Base Act (DBA) claims. They got me an excellent result and far exceeded my expectations. Their staff is f...
"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."
Workers compensation lawyer
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
2018
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
1997 - Present
Partner, Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.
2019 - Present
DOL-JBAMember
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Longshore/DBA Case Handling
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