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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 Cheryl | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Greatest Defense Base Act Attorneys in the USA; Cannot do better than this law firm
My Defense Base Act lawyer David Pacheco was amazing. He was there whenever I needed him 24/7. It didn’t matter, he was always there for me. He always answered my questions. Very respectful, kind and nice. I highly recommend David Pacheco for any defense base act case. He will fight for you toot...
Posted by Farhad | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
I am an interpreter who was injured while working in Afghanistan. I got a great Defense Base Act Lawyer.
I was completely stuck. I did not know what to do about the situation I was in. Luckily Mr. Pacheco was there to guide me and fight my Defense Base Act case. We succeeded greatly. The way he communicated with me gave me 100% confidence that he was going to win my case. He gave me peace of mind t...
Posted by Stephen | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Knowledgeable Defense Base Act attorneys won my case for injuries I sustained in Kuwait
Mr. Pacheco assisted in the handling of my Defense Base Act case with Ms. Peake. I can honestly say that Mr. Pacheco knows this area of the law so well that he explained it to me and straightened me out many times until I feel that I know and understand it better now myself. He really did a great j...
Posted by Richard | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Defense Base Act lawyer who makes you his priority
Mr.Pacheco is hard working, caring, attentive and pleasant to work with. I was injured in Kuwait. I had a neck and back injury and Mr. Pacheco handled my Defense Base Act case. He was straightforward right from the beginning. He told me what he thought he could accomplish for me. In the end, he ...
Posted by Garland | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Best Nationwide Defense Base Act Lawyers
I live in Texas and I hired the firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco which is located in Miami to handle my Defense Base Act case for injuries I sustained while working in Afghanistan. I found them through a recommendation from a friend and confirmation on the internet. I was looking for a new lawyer ...
"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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