Since The Defense Base Act is a Federal law which is mostly unknown to independent contractors and even by the majority of attorneys, it is important to find a Defense Base Act Attorney who can zealously represent you. Only one who specializes in this particular law will understand the system enough to know if you are getting the full benefits you deserve.

Matthew T. Singer practices in Defense Base Act law. He has represented Independent Contractors in 3 countries and more than 30 states. Mr. Singer generally does not charge his DBA clients for his services, as a Defense Base Act attorney his fee is paid by the Insurance Company separate and apart from the settlement or verdict which the client receives.

Quite often, people attempt to handle their own DBA claims but are unaware of their rights under the law, subjecting them to tricks and pitfalls of dealing with an experienced insurance defense attorney. Insurance companies often intentionally or unintentionally try to deny, delay or underpay claims to independent contractors, an experienced Defense Base Act Attorney will know your rights and how to handle these claims from filing with the Department of Labor to appealing an adverse decision to the Benefits Review Board.

If you have a legal question you must ask a licensed attorney do not trust legal advice from anyone but a DBA attorney. The choice of an attorney is an important decision and should not be based on advertising alone.