The Pines Federal Team
About Pines Federal
Federal Employment Lawyers Dedicated to Our Clients
For the past 20 years, the team of Houston federal employment lawyers have been fiercely protecting the rights of employees of federal agencies. We are a highly focused and passionate legal team that works exclusively with federal employment law matters, such as disability retirement representation, veterans' affairs, EEO cases, MSPB representation, federal workers' compensation, and more. We also are one of the only firms who can handle matters involving Title 38 VA doctors and nurses.
We not only serve the Houston area, but the entire nation. In addition, our seasoned litigation lawyers are ready to fight on your behalf in court should the need arise. Our results speak for themselves.
If you are a federal employee looking for a fiduciary financial advisor who specializes in federal benefits and retirement planning, reach out to Stephen Zelcer for more information.
If you would like to discuss the situation that you are going through with our team, please contact us.
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Pines Federal law firm was great in helping me with a legal issue I had and helped to put my mind at ease.
“As a paralegal for the MSPB, I know first hand how challenging dealing with legal issues can be. Pines Federal law firm was great in helping me with a legal issue I had and helped to put my mind at ...”
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Pines Federal Law Firm is a grateful blessing to my life.
“Pines Federal Law Firm is a grateful blessing to my life. They have been so good to me! Eric, Josh and Michael took time to listen to my concerns about my EEO discrimination case against DHS. They ...”
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There is no comparison between the other firms I interviewed. If you need a firm to understand complex government processes.
“I worked with Josh Kahn for over a year on my case against the Department of Veterans Affairs. He and the law firm believed in my case and prepared outstanding legal documents, depositional inquiries, ...”
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Amazing! Just what the Doctor Ordered!
“Eric Pines is simply Amazing! I am a physician working for the federal government and when I was recently facing an adverse action, the founding partner of Pines Federal, Eric Pines, took on my case ...”
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I’m glad I had Eric Pines by my side.
“I applied for Medical Disability from OPM and was denied. I found the Eric Pines Law firm to help me with my appeal through an internet search. Eric and Scott listened to me and help me get approved. ...”
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Client Victories
Real People. Real Results.
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Client Suffering from Severe Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Disability Awarded
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Disability Disability Awarded
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Disability Disability Awarded
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OPM Disability Acceptance Disability Awarded
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OPM Disability Acceptance Disability Awarded
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OPM Disability Acceptance Disability Awarded
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OPM Disability Acceptance Disability Awarded
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OPM Disability Acceptance Disability Awarded
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Pines Federal Justin Schnitzer Win’s Huge VA EEO Hearing Victory
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Pines Federal wins FAA Employee Right to Display Chanukah Decorations along with Christmas Decorations
Last month, Pines Federal Attorney’s Justin Schnitzer and Amanda Moreno won a precedent setting EEO Case allowing a FAA Employee who attempted to display Chanukah decorations in the office and was asked to take them down by a Union representative.
What Makes Us the Right Choice?
- We have a stunning track record and a proven success rate.
- Our team has garnered a reputation as committed advocates for representing employees of any federal agency.
- We have an emphasis on helping disability and veterans administration employees.
- We bring experience, dedication, tenacity, sensitivity and personal commitment to the table for every individual we represent.
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.
Call (888) 898-9902 now to set up an appointment with our team.
A Firm You Can Trust
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Committed to Our Clients
Our attorneys bring unmatched experience, dedication, tenacity, sensitivity, and personal commitment to the table for every individual we represent.
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Stellar Reputation
Our firm has garnered a reputation as committed advocates for representing employees of any federal agency with an emphasis on helping disability and veterans administration employees.
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Proven Record of Success
Our attorneys have been fiercely protecting the rights of employees for decades and have a stunning track record and a proven success rate.
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Tailored Approach to Your Case
Our attorneys will listen to your case, provide an honest assessment, answer all your questions and concerns, and create a custom strategy to provide the best possible outcome.
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Over 50 Years of Combined Experience
Our seasoned litigation lawyers have decades of experience and are ready to fight on your behalf in court should the need arise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q:What is the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978?
A:The goal of the Civil Service Reform Act was to protect employees from unwanted or unfair activities and increase flexibility in order to improve the operations and productivity of the Government. One of the things it established was the Merit System Principles (MSPs). These principles covered topics such as equal pay for work of equal value, better efficiency of the workforce, employee training, and selection of the workforce determined solely on merit. If any of these principles are violated, it is considered a prohibited personnel practice (PPP), and legal action can be taken by a federal employee.
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Q:Do I need an EEOC Lawyer?
A:Talking to a lawyer first is a good idea. A federal employment attorney can guide you on what to report, how to word it, and where to file it.
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Q:What is an illegal performance improvement plan?
A:Performance improvement plans, or PIPs, are not illegal by themselves. In fact, an employer can give a completely misleading review, and it can be perfectly legal. However, if your boss made a PIP out of retaliation for taking maternity or military leave, or if it was made due to your complaints about illegal activities, that would be illegal. And of course, if your boss has discriminated against you due to your age, race, gender, or other protected class, that is also not legal.