Joann Bussayabuntoon

I thank my guiding Angels for steering me to Joann. Upon returning from my 5th deployment in Afg. my employer immediately recognized my state of Post Traumatic Stress, and initiated a DBA claim on my behalf so I could get counseling for PTSD. I was not fully cognoscente at that time that the DBA ...was the vehicle through which my employer secured my therapy. You can imagine my surprise when an attorney representing my employer and the insurance carrier contacted me a year and a half later, wanting my deposition so they could settle my claim. I immediately Googled Defense Base Act to educate myself when an add for the Mara Law Firm caught my attention. Cindy initially screened my call, kindly gathering all the information. When she asked me to hold on the line as she already had an attorney reviewing the information I was positively encouraged. Within five minutes I was speaking to Joann, reviewing and verifying my history and information. Joann is extremely professional and very confident. When she stated to me that I had a very strong case and that she would be honored to represent me I knew and felt I found someone I could trust. Joann is very compassionate and understanding. She guided and coached me when decision paralysis would occur, helping me to weigh the pros' and cons regarding should I accept a settlement or not. Joann was always available, and promptly responded on the rare occasions when she couldn't take my calls. Joann encouraged my regular communication, whether it be a question, a process explanation or merely to vent. I truly felt I had an Advocate on my side having Joann as my Attorney. Joann cared about me, my case, and the best path forward. Joann's dedication, diligence, and tenacity resulted in the largest PTSD settlement to occur within the last five years. Thank You somehow fails to express the gratitude I feel for Joann, Cindy, and the entire Mara Law team. If you are a DBA worker and you find yourself in a claim, you owe it to yourself to contact a DBA attorney at the Mara Law firm. My sincerest heartfelt Thank You to Joann and Cindy. God Bless you.

I actually started my case with another firm but got tired of the way they treated me as far as simple communication. I made the switch and Joann was my lawyer. She may sound nice on the phone but she is a fighter and a winner when it came to my case. She was always there to answer any questions I h...ad and that made the switch worthwhile. Mr Turley has an all-star team of lawyers and they play to win!

Joann Bussayabuntoon handled my DBA case after I was injured while working as a Private Military Contractor in Afghanistan. To say that she did a great job working on my case would be an understatement! As a law enforcement professional, I can easily state that I have worked with and known a great ...number of attorneys over the years. Joann is simply the best I have ever met. She is an attorney who sincerely cares about her clients and ensures that she is available to answer any questions or address any issues which may arise during the process. Anyone who has ever filed a DBA case knows that it is not an easy or fast process. Joann stayed in contact with me during the entire case, always willing to listen and reassure me that "she had my back." During the IME, deposition, and litigation events, Joann was with me every step of the way fighting for a successful outcome on my behalf. Joann is very supportive and handles the procedure smoothly. She impressed me not only with her professionalism, but also with the art of communication as an outstanding attorney. There were no challenges that she was not able to defeat and I was successful in winning my case against a powerful insurance company. The world needs more attorneys like Joann. Her professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to her clients reflect great credit upon herself and her profession.