Joann Bussayabuntoon

Joann goes above and beyond for her clients. You could not be in better hands for representation during a DBA case. She puts in the work needed to address every angle the insurance companies will use to discredit you and your case. My case took 4 years to complete, I started with Jill, (another tal...ented lawyer at the Mara Law firm) and switched to Joann for the last 2 years. I could not be more pleased with her representation from start to finish! The nature of my injury was a traumatic brain injury which interferes with my ability to remember what I experience from day to day. I am self-conscious about my disabilities and I know I probably called and asked the same questions a few times, but Joann and the Mara Law Firm staff were always very responsive, easy to contact, and never made me feel bad or even pointed out that I had already called and asked the same questions previously. They were spectacular! They helped me through one of the toughest times of my life. We were able to reach a settlement at my mediation and did not have to go through the lengthy process of court. Joann is truly an exceptional attorney. Thank you very much for all of your help and attention to detail with my case!

I hired this law firm in 2013 and my case was difficult, to say the least. I started with one attorney and Joann was assigned my case midway through the process. She was ALWAYS just a phone call or email away. She would explain everything until I had a firm grasp on the lingo and she would always be ...available to answer my husband’s questions as well. The one thing I remember through this whole process was when I was deposed by the defense and I had to leave in the middle and as I am standing in the bathroom trying to keep the memories from flooding back, she called me and talked me back from the edge, which allowed me to go back in and finish my deposition. I will forever be grateful for that moment.

Joann is, simply, an outstanding attorney. She exhibits all the characteristics that a client could desire, to include a unique ability to inspire confidence in a long and draining process to establish and win a case that impacts a client on a lifetime basis. The Mara Firm in general and Joann in par...ticular, are responsive to a clients needs in all respects. I never, on any occasion felt out of touch or unsupported, throughout a process that in my case, took almost 2 years to complete. I was always provided with sound advice and practical, realistic expectations. Joann's assistants, and the Mara Office staff, were always responsive to correspondence and phone calls. I ca not say enough good things about Joann or the Mara Firm. I would recommend them with all my heart for any conceivable legal representation. In all areas, Joann met or exceeded my goals with my case. Our opponents respect her and the firm also; this was always apparent in our dealings with the "Other Side". I will always be grateful to Joann and the Mara Firm for representing me; they will always be in my thoughts and prayers, and I cannot praise them enough. If they EVER had occasion to need MY assistance in the future, I would not hesitate one second to saddle up and stand with them.

I was in Afghanistan 01-2018/01-2019 doctor there told me had PTSD. Arrived back in state contacted Mara Law Firm and paralegal refer me to Joann.She recommend me to go see local mental health doctor. I went for screening with Doctor Tyson was screen with PTSD. Joann said had a case keep going to ap...pointment. My case settle in 9 months and Joann help me get a lump sum. Anyone looking for DBA attorney contact Joann she will help with any injury in combat zone.

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.