Joann Bussayabuntoon

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 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.

Joann handled my DBA case when I came home after eight years in Afghanistan with PTSD and severe depression. I had been dealing with my employers’ insurance for six months and couldn’t get any answers from them. I turned to Joann for help. Not only did she fight for me and win, but she was in contac...t with me with words of encouragement all the way. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs assistance with a Defense Base Act case. Thank you, Joann for all you did for me.

She took my case on after my adjuster went ... crazy, I guess. The adjuster became extremely unprofessional and personally attacked me after she made an error in my payments. I never would have sought counsel otherwise, so really it was a blessing. Joann is supportive, understanding, patient, kind an...d has no problem taking down The Man. I am eternally grateful for her professional, personable support. (Also, we won big time!)

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!