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

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5.0 /5.0

99 Client Reviews

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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...h and nail until you are satisfied. He explained everything to me in plain language, not attorney terms, so that I could understand everything. I am going to miss him. He is fantastic, genuine and sincere.

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...hat I had nothing to worry about. In the end, I won my case and I am very happy. I would recommend Mr. Pacheco to all the people I know, especially for injuries overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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...ob on my case. I have extreme confidence in his abilities and I am strongly recommending him to my colleagues who are working and/or injured overseas.

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 ...did better than he expected and it was above and beyond what I expected. The personelle, especially Liz Mendez and Miss Maggie were so helpful to me and answered my questions on the phone. The whole firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco is great. I highly recommend them to anybody needing legal assistance, especially anyone injured overseas.

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 ...as the one I had previously would not return my calls. This firm was awesome. The communication was the key. Anytime I would call or email, I got a quick response with answers to my questions. Mr. Pacheco was very helpful to me as was Ms. Peake and Liz. I feel grateful to this firm for taking great care of me and my case and for ultimately getting me a large settlement that has given me peace of mind and financial freedom. I am recommending this firm to anyone needing a top notch Defense Base Act lawyer.

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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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