What does it mean to be AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell?
Martindale Hubbell Law Directory completes far-reaching, confidential reviews of members of a legal community and assigns ratings to law firms and lawyers. Howard S. Grossman, P.A. has earned the highest rating available, and AV rating. Back to Top What is the Defense Base Act (DBA)? The DBA is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) which provides disability compensation and medical benefits to employees and death benefits to eligible survivors of employees of U.S. government contractors who perform work overseas. With a few exceptions, the DBA incorporates the provisions of the LHWCA. Back to Top Who is covered under the DBA? The Defense Base Act covers the following employment activities: Work for private employers on U.S. military bases or on any lands used by the U.S. for military purposes outside of the United States, including those in U.S. Territories and possessions; Work on public work contracts with any U.S. government agency, including con
