Defense Base Act Lawyers
Achieving Exceptional Results for DBA Workers Injured in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait or Anywhere in the World.
- Over 60 Years of Trial Experience
- Over 300 Five Star Reviews
- Over $500 Million in Settlements
- Over 3,000 Satisfied Clients
Obtained in Benefits & Settlements
Years of Combined Experience
Claims Filed on Behalf of Injured Workers
Cases Mediated on Behalf of Injured Workers
Experience. Training. Expertise.
The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. is an established Defense Base Act law firm with over 60 years of combined attorney experience.
Our qualified DBA attorneys handle all of the complex issues and negotiations concerning your Defense Base Act (DBA) or Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) case.
From the initial interview, through the filing of your claim, through the attendance at your informal conference, your trial, your appeal, your mediation, and your settlement, we will be with you, guiding you and fighting for you every step of the way.
If you want the best outcome, trust the best Defense Base Act lawyers.
Settlements & Verdicts
If you are looking for a qualified DBA attorney that gets great results, look no further. The DBA attorneys at The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. have obtained over $500,000,000.00 in benefits and/or settlements for our clients.
Click below to view some of the outstanding Defense Base Act settlements that we have obtained for our clients over the past 24+ years.
Client Testimonials
What sets us apart from other DBA attorneys is the quality and quantity of excellent reviews we have received from our satisfied clients.
We believe the best way to judge our DBA attorneys is by what our clients say about how their cases were handled by the lawyers at The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. Please take a moment to read some of the reviews that our clients have written about their experience with our law firm.
“The firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco handled my Defense Base Act case. I was injured while working in Afghanistan. I had no idea what to do and these lawyers and their staff walked me through the entire process. They worked hard for me and got me my medical care and compensation. They got me a great settlement at the end of the case. I definitely recommend this firm to any contractors injured in Afghanistan or anywhere else overseas.”
Defense Base Act
The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A., has been representing clients with Defense Base Act cases since 1996. Our qualified Defense Base Act attorneys handle cases for workers injured in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, or any U.S. military base across the world.
Currently, there are thousands of workers injured in worn-torn Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas of the Middle East. Due to these regions’ hostile and dangerous conditions, civilian workers are too often placed in harm’s way with high risks of job injuries or death.
Any company working under contract with the U.S. must provide their employees with benefit coverage under the Defense Base Act for injuries on the job. Our knowledgeable Defense Base Act attorneys can help you figure out your rights.
Top Rated Defense Base Act Lawyers
Did you get injured in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, or any other country while working for a private company under a contract with the U.S.? Our experienced Defense Base Act attorneys handle Defense Base Act cases against major employers such as:
Halliburton
- KBR
- DynCorp
- Armor Group
- Bechtel
- Triple Canopy
- S.Y. Coleman
- Titan
- Blackwater
- L-3 Communications
- And any other employer under contract with the U.S. in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, or elsewhere overseas.
Civilian Contractors Injured Overseas
If you have been denied your benefits, you need a strong advocate to fight your employer and their insurance company to get you the benefits you deserve. The lawyers and paralegals at The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. have been fighting employers and insurance companies for over 24 years on behalf of over 3,000 injured workers.
We Face Big Insurance Companies, So You Don't Have to
We beat insurance companies at their own game
We know every game that the insurance company can play to try to deny your benefits, and we know how to beat them at their own game. We will hold their feet to the fire and force them to trial or settlement.
You Control Your Defense Base Act Case, You Decide When to Settle
We handle the issues, you call the shots
Our Defense Base Act lawyers handle all of the complicated negotiations and issues, but we put you in control of your case. You will decide whether to settle and for how much, and/or whether and when to go to trial.
Your DBA Case Anywhere You Live, Around the World or in the U.S.
Near or far, we have you covered
At Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A., we can handle your Defense Base Act case no matter where you live in the world, and no matter where you were employed, so long as you are covered by the Defense Base Act.
Client Testimonials
Words by Injured Workers Around the World
We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients for sharing their testimonials. Your feedback is a powerful reminder of the significance of our dedication to advocating for injured workers around the globe. It is truly rewarding to witness the positive impact we can make in the lives of those who serve under the Defense Base Act.
“Mr. Mermell, and all of his staff were so knowledgeable of what I needed to have my case completed in a timely manner. They made sure that I was comfortable at all times dealing with my pain and injury. His staff kept me informed of everything that was going on. Even though I was still overseas the time of my injury and had surgeries there. They took care of me ten thousand miles away. To anyone out there that is in need of good representation, please give Mr. Mermell and his staff a call ASAP. My name is Jonathan, and I approve this statement.”
I worked in Turkey as a translator. I was injured in 2018. Mr. Mermell and his son handled my Defense Base Act case. They did an amazing job for me. My case was difficult and the insurance company tried to deny me everything. Mr. Mermell did not let that happen. He won my case. I got a great settlement. I am recommending Mr. Mermell to all overseas workers who get injured on the job like me.
Experience You Can Trust
Clifford R. Mermell, Esq.
Founder & Managing Partner
David Pacheco, Esq.
Partner
Mason R. Mermell, Esq.
Senior Associate
Dillon J. Mermell, Esq.
Associate
Wayne P. Russell, Esq.
Associate
Longshore Act
If you are a longshoreman involved in loading or unloading container or cruise ships and have been injured on the job, you are covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and are entitled to benefits.
Our Longshore Act attorneys have represented hundreds of longshoremen with every kind of injury imaginable. Trust the LHWCA attorneys at The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. to help get you the benefits you deserve.
Experience You Can Trust
If you are an injured worker, let The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell and Pacheco, P.A. fight for your rights.
Over $500,000,000.00 obtained in benefits and/or settlements for our clients over the last 20 years.
Over 2,500 mediations on behalf of injured workers.
Over 3,500 claims of injured workers under the Defense Base Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
Over 60 years of combined attorney experience assisting injured workers.
Over 3,000 injured workers' cases served.
Over 6,000 claims filed on behalf of injured workers.
Over 200 injured workers' cases taken to trial.
You can rely on our experience, knowledge, expertise, and commitment to your DBA case. We are ready to work for you today!
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We are experienced attorneys with a proven track record of obtaining exceptional results for injured workers since 1996.