Florida Defense Base Act Lawyers
Florida Bar Board Certified Workers' Compensation Lawyer
At The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A., we put our clients first. Our attorneys have devoted their entire 28 years of combined experience to helping injured workers fight large insurance companies and employers who seek to deny and or delay their benefits.
Our attorneys have helped over 750 contractors and/or longshoremen pursue claims under the Defense Base Act and/or the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, and we have assisted over 750 workers who have been injured on the job under the Florida Workers' Compensation Act . We have also helped numerous clients who have suffered a personal injury either as a result of a third party case in a work-related accident or through the general negligence of a third party.
Fighting for You from Beginning to End
We know the ins and outs of the Defense Base Act, 42 U.S.C. 1651, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. 901 et. seq. and the Florida Workers' Compensation Act, F.S. 440 et. seq. Each of these areas are extremely specialized. You need a lawyer who has the experience and reputation to effectively handle your case. Because we care about your rights, our firm is dedicated to representing you from the beginning to the end of your legal matter, no matter what that entails. If an injured employee is wrongfully denied his or her benefits, we are prepared to proceed to trial and handle your appeals. We have a tremendous success rate at the appellate level. It is our compassion for working men and women that inspires us to fight.
Compassion and Experience
Mr. Mermell established the firm over 11 years ago for the purpose of promoting the rights of injured workers. He and his partner have devoted their entire professional lives to assisting injured workers at all stages of their case. We understand that big insurance companies and corporations feel that they have an advantage over an injured party making a claim against them. We can speak for you, and we can fight back. Please click on Verdicts & Settlements which illustrate a few of our many excellent results for our clients.
The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. has a reputation and a history of working effectively for working men and women. Mr. Mermell is Florida Bar Board certified in workers' compensation law, meaning that he has handled the trials of more than 100 injured workers, passed a rigorous state-wide exam, has been substantially and continuously involved in the subject area, and routinely satisfies the Bar's continuing legal education requirements. We also support educational scholarships for children of injured workers. Additionally, our entire staff is bilingual and offers personal service to Spanish-speaking clients. Our attorneys provide personal, individualized service. We consider it our obligation to help working families keep moving forward, no matter what obstacle may presently be in their way.
Contact a Florida Defense Base Act Lawyer Today
We invite you to contact our firm today for a free initial consultation.
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The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.
9350 South Dixie Hwy
Suite 1520
Miami, FL 33156
Phone: 305.595.3350 ◊ Fax: 305.595.6696