Garfinkel Schwartz DBA Law Firm is a specialized legal practice dedicated to representing civilian contractors, veterans, and their families in complex injury and terrorism-related claims. With over 80 years of combined experience, the firm stands out as the oldest and largest practice focused exclusively on the Defense Base Act (DBA) and related statutes, securing hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for clients worldwide.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, offering free consultations and representation with no out-of-pocket costs to clients, as fees are paid by insurance companies. Their multilingual team travels globally to assist clients, providing comprehensive support through every stage of the legal process—from medical care coordination to deposition, mediation, settlement, or trial. They specialize in cases involving physical injuries, psychological trauma, and terrorism-related claims, particularly for those injured in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict zones.
Services Offered
- Defense Base Act (DBA) claims
- Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims
- Anti-terrorism claims and litigation
- Terrorism injury compensation
- Workers’ compensation for overseas contractors
- PTSD and psychological injury claims
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims
- Hearing loss claims
- Presumptive injury claims (e.g., from burn pits, pollutants)
- Medical benefits and treatment coordination
- Disability benefits
- Death benefits for survivors
- Wage loss claims
- Settlement negotiation and litigation
- Free case reviews and consultations
The firm serves clients globally, including U.S. service members, veterans, gold star families, and civilian contractors of any nationality. Their team is equipped to assist in multiple languages and has a dedicated focus on cases arising from work in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict zones between 2003 and 2011.
