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 60 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.
Unlike private sector employees, virtually all federal employees have the right to appeal adverse actions taken against them. If you want to appeal an adverse action – such as a removal/termination, demotion, suspension longer than 14 days denial of Within-Grade Increases (WIGI) – then you may need to file a Merit Systems Protection Board appeal (MSPB) to challenge the...
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What Was This Lawsuit About? In September 2017, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National VA Council (NVAC) filed a National Grievance against Veteran Affairs (VA) for failing to provide performance improvement plans (PIP) to AFGE bargaining unit employees (BUE) before taking performance-based adverse action. Providing PIPs is necessary under Article 27, Section 10 of the 2011 Master Agreement. VA...
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Federal employers must provide workers with reasonable accommodation if they have a qualifying disability. There are many accommodation options available, depending on the severity of the disability and other factors. For example, disabled employees can request telecommuting or work from home, and they can also request physical accommodations in the workplace. Another common request employees ask for is a...
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