Eli Damri Law Office

Eli Damri Law Office has nearly two decades of experience in handling cases related to the National Insurance Institute, the Ministry of Defense, and labor law. Attorney Eli Damri founded the firm as a family law office, employing Attorneys Ravit Yishay and Kobi Damri, among others. The firm represents a diverse clientele, ranging from regular employees to high-level executives, including doctors, football players, and other professionals. The attorneys are recognized as leading experts in their fields and serve as a valuable resource for employees, employers, and colleagues.

Primary Practice Areas

The firm specializes in claims against the National Insurance Institute, labor law, work accidents, general disability, special services, nursing, terror victim compensation, claims against the Ministry of Defense, tax exemption claims, road accident claims, and matters involving the Medical Institute for Road Safety.
The firm’s strengths lie in its strategic case management, in-depth handling of each matter, fast and thorough follow-up, and continuous support for its clients. Above all, the office is committed to providing every client with the best possible service - personal, respectful, high-quality, and professional.

National Insurance

The firm is highly regarded in the field of national insurance and represents, among others, victims of work accidents, road accidents, and acts of terror. As part of its services, the firm conducts an initial consultation to collect every detail, however small, to determine whether legal action is appropriate and to assess the chances of success. The office collaborates with leading medical professionals from various fields to plan and execute each case most effectively.

A Long Track Record of Success in Labor and National Insurance Law

The firm’s team has extensive experience representing clients before all courts and medical committees. Over the years, the office has secured many landmark rulings in national insurance and labor law. The attorneys are committed to providing each client with personal and courteous service, keeping them informed throughout the legal process, and ensuring full collaboration.

Our Team

Attorney Eli Damri, Founder and Owner
Attorney Eli Damri holds an LL.B. and is licensed by the Israel Bar Association. He is also a certified mediator through the Gadot Committee. He currently serves as Chairman of the National Insurance Committee of the Israel Bar Association’s Southern District and Vice Chairman of the national committee on National Insurance. Previously, he headed the national insurance department at one of Israel’s leading law firms. His long-standing experience encompasses work accident claims, occupational diseases, general disability, terror victim claims, Ministry of Defense claims, tax exemptions, special services, nursing, and labor law, providing counsel to employers, employees, and unions. He is also a frequent lecturer in his areas of expertise to lawyers, employee unions, and professional organizations.

Attorney Ravit Ishai
Attorney Ravit Ishay holds an LL.B. and is a member of the Israeli Bar, as well as a certified mediator. She also serves as Deputy Chairwoman of the Labor Law Committee of the Southern District of the Israel Bar Association.

Attorney Kobi Damri
Attorney Kobi Damri holds an LL.B. and is a licensed lawyer and certified mediator. He is a founding member of the Israeli Football Referees Association and previously served as its spokesperson.

Selected Cases

Recognition of Illness Onset One Year After a Work-Related Incident
An employee of a government company was summoned to a hearing at the end of his probation period, causing him great stress despite not being fired. Shortly afterward, he began experiencing vision problems and was later diagnosed with diabetes. The firm successfully proved that the type of diabetes in question typically develops after a prolonged period and was caused by the earlier work-related stress. The claim was accepted, and the employee was recognized as a victim of a work-related accident. He currently receives a monthly benefit of about NIS 4,000 for a 40% temporary disability. This was a borderline case that established recognition of illness due to a delayed reaction to a stressful work event.

Work Accident Recognized During External Training
A senior municipal employee was injured in the leg during an external training course not organized by her employer (though the leave days were approved). The firm argued that although the course wasn’t initiated or funded by the employer, it was essential for the employee’s professional development. The court accepted the argument and recognized it as a work accident. This is a significant ruling that expands recognition of injuries that occur during off-hours or external professional activities.

Recognition of a Teacher’s Injury at Home as a Work Accident
A teacher was injured at home late in the evening. The firm successfully proved that this was a work-related accident, despite the time and location, based on testimonies from her school principal and spouse. This landmark case required proving that the teacher was indeed working at the time of the injury and that it occurred during and as a result of her job.

Delivery Driver’s Injury Recognized by National Insurance
The firm filed a claim on behalf of a delivery driver who suffered from back and neck injuries. It successfully demonstrated that his job involved strenuous activities such as driving on rough army base roads and operating a truck without a shock-absorbing seat. He also regularly loaded and unloaded goods. After years of such labor-intensive work, the court recognized his condition as micro-trauma. This is a rare and essential ruling, as such injuries are usually not recognized.