Clifford R. Mermell, Esq.

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Clifford R. Mermell, Esq.: Attorney with Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.
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Biography

Clifford R. Mermell, Esq., created the law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. on March 1, 1996, over 22 years ago. The firm champions the rights of injured workers worldwide.

Mr. Mermell has been the senior and managing partner of the firm since its creation. He has devoted his entire professional life to the representation of injured workers in Florida and elsewhere in the world.

As a Florida Bar Board Certified Workers’ Compensation lawyer, Mr. Mermell is recognized by Judges and his peers as an expert in the area of Workers’ Compensation law.

Mr. Mermell has been handling the claims of injured workers under the Defense Base Act and the Longshore & Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act for the past 29 years.

Mr. Mermell has handled the claims of injured workers in more than 2,000 cases. He has taken the claims of injured workers to trial in over 150 cases. He has represented injured workers in more than 1,000 mediations.

Mr. Mermell has handled every type of injury imaginable, including death cases, amputation cases, brain injury cases, head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, eye injuries, mouth injuries, nose injuries, shoulder injuries, elbow injuries, hand injuries, knee injuries, and foot injuries.

He has handled the claims of injured workers at each and every level, from the investigation phase through trial and appeals. He has earned a reputation of refusing to back down. He will take a case through trial and appeals and will never give up in his will to obtain the benefits to which he believes his clients are entitled.

Mr. Mermell is completely fluent in English and Spanish.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Defense Base Act Claims
  • Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Claims
  • Cruise Ship Injury Claims
  • Personal Injury Claims
  • Maritime Personal Injury Claims
  • Crew Members’ Claims

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Colorado at Boulder, B.S., 1985
Law School Attended:
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
Languages:
English and Spanish
Certifications:
Board Certified Workers' Compensation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
904849835

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 09/05/13 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/03/13 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/29/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/29/13 in Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

    He is a dedicated and diligent advocate for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 08/29/13 in Workers Compensation

    Highly competent lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/27/13 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/27/13 in Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

    I have known Cliff Mermell on a professional basis for over 20 years. He is a highly skilled practitioner in the field of LHWCA and State workers' compensation. He is always an aggressive advocate for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/26/13 in Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/21/13 in Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/19/13 in Workers Compensation

    Excellent attorney

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5.0/5.0 (205 reviews)
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