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.

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.

As with most overseas contractors, I had no idea of the rights I had after my accident in the Middle East. Hitting rock bottom and knowing you'll never work again hit me hard. With the very first call to MARA LAW FIRM Johann and Cindy started with explaining the Long Shore Act and my DBA case. During... the case I encountered numerous times where I was so confused and worried. That's when I found out Johann was not just working on my case, but she actually cared about me and my case. Johann was with me every step of the way until the completion of my case. She truly is an amazing lawyer and friend. Thank you MARA LAW FIRM you far exceed excellence. Lee