At Pines Federal we solely represent federal employees. Although we are knowledgeable in all areas of federal employment law, over the years we have developed a strong focus on fighting wrongful termination, disability discrimination, and representing VA doctors and nurses under Title 38. Please contact us today to find out how we can help you.
Contact Our AttorneysIf you are currently facing a federal employee matter with a legal dispute regarding your job, secure the representation of our lawyers. We are well-versed in the practices and procedures that are unique to the field of federal employment law and assist federal employees and address their concerns. With more than 50 years combined experience, Pines Federal provides exceptional legal services to a wide range of diverse individuals who hold federal occupations, nationwide. We are backed by extensive experience and a track record of success. As such, our legal team has garnered a reputation for being trusted advocates. We have the skill set necessary to litigate and fight tirelessly on your behalf. More importantly, we have the in-depth legal knowledge, insight, and broad perspective necessary to help you achieve your goals as a federal employee.
At Pines Federal, we genuinely care about helping our clients, because we understand that federal employees face unique legal challenges. That is why as federal employment attorneys, we exclusively assist federal employees with any case, no matter how complex.
We will offer you the compassionate support that you deserve while providing you with the exceptional legal counsel you need. We bring our unmatched dedication, experience, tenacity, sensitivity and personal commitment to the table for each client we represent. When you entrust your case to our federal employee attorneys, you can be confident that you have made a wise choice.
When you schedule a consultation with our team of Houston federal employment lawyers, we will give you an honest assessment of whether you need an attorney or can do it yourself! We can address all questions and concerns that you have about approaching your case. From there, we can also help you decide on a course of action that can further your best interests.
OPM Disability Retirement Basics There are four types of retirement for federal employees: early, voluntary, deferred, and disability. If you are a civilian employee of the federal government, your retirement benefits are provided by either the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or the Civil Service Retirement Service (CSRS).* Regardless of which office provides your disability benefits, the Office of...
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What Is Retaliation? In the context of a federal workplace, and as defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEO retaliation is when an employer punishes, penalizes, or retaliates against an employee who participates in a EEO protected activity, such as participating in an EEO process or “reasonably opposing conduct made unlawful by an EEO law.” Retaliation is...
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Sovereign Immunity & the FTCA Just as an employee of a private company can bring a lawsuit against their employer (such as in cases where they are injured in the workplace or are the victim of workplace discrimination), so, too, can a federal employee. However, the process by which a federal employee can sue the federal government is a...
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