David Pacheco

David Pacheco

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 28 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Admiralty & Maritime, Personal Injury, Wrongful Termination

11890 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 403, Miami, FL

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 75%

29 years | 1,100 cases

75%
Admiralty and Maritime 10%

29 years | 350 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

29 years | 25 cases

10%
Wrongful Termination 5%

29 years | 20 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

10%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gillis, Mermell, & Pacheco P.A.

11890 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 403, Miami, FL, 33184

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David Pacheco's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

99 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Mediation

Posted by Chari | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Defense Base Act bulldog lawyer in Miami will win your case!

Mr. Pacheco was not just some fly by night guy attempting to handle a DBA case. He was genuinely concerned about my welfare and well being. He had over 20 years of knowledge on handling DBA cases. That knowledge and experience was evident throughout the handling of my case. I truly felt that I wa...s in the best hands I could be in. During the mediation, he was a bulldog that came to win. From start to finish, Mr. Pacheco was all about me and getting me what I needed for the injury sustained at work. I have already and intend to continue to speak highly of him and his law firm for anyone in need of representation, especially anyone injured overseas in Afghanistan as I was.

Posted by Andrew | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Top Arizona Defense Base Act Lawyers for you and on your side

I was injured overseas in Afghanistan and this firm helped me with my Defense Base Act Case. It was a pleasure to work with David Pacheco and the law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. Mr. Pacheco's expertise in the field and at meditation was impressive and effective. I felt that Mr. Pacheco alwa...ys had my best interest at heart and that it was not just all about the money although I got an excellent result. As my case was going, I referred many clients to this firm because I was happy with the way it was going. I will continue to do so.

Posted by Jacob | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Best Colorado Defense Base Act lawyers

Attorney David Pacheco flew out from Miami to Colorado to handle my mediation. I can tell you that I was impressed. He manhandled the insurance company lawyer and got me a great settlement on my Defense Base Act case. I have been pleased with all of the staff at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco and I am ...recommending them to anyone injured overseas in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait or anywhere else where the DBA covers civilian contractors injured on the job. Thank you David for all of your hard work!

Posted by Jamie | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Best Texas Defense Base Act Lawyer

My lawyer David Pacheco handled my mediation on my Defense Base Act case. He fought hard for me and got me a great settlement. The firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco handled my case with professionalism and high quality representation from the beginning to the end of my case. They cared about my si...tuation and helped me and my colleagues who were all involved in a large IED explosion in Afghanistan. Anyone needing a really great Defense Base Act lawyer needs to contact my lawyers at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. I highly recommend them to you.

Posted by Hugh | December 12, 2014 | Mediation

Great Defense Base Act lawyer won my case

I was injured while working on the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. With full gear on, I took a tumble down a flight of stairs. Did not know anything about Defense Base Act. Hired David Pacheco at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco. He fought hard for me. He flew from Miami to Arizona to go to my medi...ation with me. He was a tough negotiator and I was glad he was on my side. Got a result that exceeded my expectations. Anyone needing a great Defense Base Act lawyer, I recommend David Pacheco.

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David Pacheco's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Azzarello

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is professional and responds quickly."

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Frank Sioli

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Rebecca Stillman

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Clifford Mermell

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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."

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Mason Mermell

Workers compensation lawyer

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Limor Ben-Maier

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Robert Bamdas

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Rebecca Stillman

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.

Associations

2019 - Present

DOL-JBA

Member

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

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