Mr. Russell became part of The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. in 2018.
Associate Attorney
Wayne P. Russell, Esq.
I’m passionate about helping injured workers under the Longshore and Defense Base Acts. —Wayne Russell
- Workers Compensation 75%
- Admiralty and Maritime 25%
Years of Experience
Workers' Compensation Law Practice Areas
5-Star Client Reviews in Avvo
Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights
Representing Clients in the Defense Base Act & Longshore Act
Mr. Russell handles his own case load and has quickly accelerated his learning curve. He is proficient in new client intakes, informal conferences, the discovery process, settlement evaluations, and demands, and general handling of all aspects of a DBA or Longshore case up to and including trial. Most importantly, he is passionate about helping the injured workers he represents under the Longshore and Defense Base Act.
Working with Mr. Russell was a wonderful experience. He helped with my Defense Base Act case. I was injured in Afghanistan while working as fuel mechanic. He was very personable and knowledgeable and he got me a great result.
After getting injured serving on a DOD contract overseas, I heard about the DBA. I was told it was a good law but that it had a lot of land mines that could throw you off if you were not careful. I did not have the legal expertise nor the right frame of mind to deal with that while trying to recover from my injuries. Thankfully after searching on line, I was able to find my way to this law firm of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco and I was connected specifically to Wayne Russell, Esq. Working with Wayne was great. He was very clear about what to expect. He was very responsive to my calls. He clearly communicated where we were at with the insurance company and what my rights were within the law. I am convinced that had I not hired this law firm, I would have misstepped somewhere along the way and would not have received the favorable outcome that I did get. Though I would never want anyone to be injured overseas, if you are, I would strongly recommend these guys to help you out with your Defense Base Act case.
Successful in State & Federal Courts
Expertise Handling All Types of Injuries
Before working for Gillis, Mermell, & Pacheco, P.A., Mr. Russell was an associate at a regional mid-size law firm (Fowler Rodriguez, LLP) and specialized in Maritime/Admiralty Personal Injury Insurance Defense; Maritime Contract Disputes; Commercial and Residential Landlord/Tenant Disputes; Construction/Mechanic’s Liens; and Florida Lemon Law Claims.
Through this diverse practice area experience, Mr. Russell became proficient in drafting and initiating pleadings and motions. He attained repeated success for his clients at hearings and trials in Florida State and Federal Courts.
Mr. Russell is admitted to the Florida Bar and The Southern District of Florida.
Credentials
- J.D., Florida International University, College of Law in 2015
- B.A. Arts and Sciences from the University of Miami in 2011
- Member of the Coral Gables Bar Association
- Admitted to the Florida Bar and to practice before all courts in the state of Florida
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Over $500,000,000.00 obtained in benefits and/or settlements for our clients over the last 36 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.
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