6 of the Best OPM Disability Retirement Attorneys in Denver

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Benjamin E. Wick is a highly skilled attorney with extensive experience in federal employment law, particularly in representing federal employees with disabilities. Graduating magna cum laude from Washington College of Law at American University in 2005, he began his career working with a retired EEOC Administrative Judge in Maryland. Wick focused on representing federal sector employees and employers before the EEOC and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). In 2007, he relocated to Colorado to manage the Denver office of the firm, where he served as lead counsel in numerous employment cases, particularly those involving disability claims.

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Amanda Moreno serves as the Supervising Attorney at Pines Federal, bringing over a decade of experience in federal employment law. She is known for her exceptional litigation skills and ability to achieve favorable results for her clients in complex federal employment disputes. Amanda has a track record of success in EEO Hearings, MSPB Hearings, and Federal Employee Labor Arbitration Hearings, where she has recovered significant settlements. A Hofstra University School of Law graduate, Amanda’s career began in New York, where she gained valuable experience across state, appellate, and federal courts. Her leadership at Pines Federal, where she oversees a team of 18 attorneys, reflects her commitment to excellence and client-focused advocacy.

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Eric L. Pines is a nationally recognized federal employment lawyer, mediator, and attorney business coach with extensive experience representing federal employees. Serving as in-house counsel for over fifty thousand federal employees, he began his career as counsel for AFGE Local 1923, the largest federal union local in the world. Currently, he serves as Chief Counsel for AFGE 1923 and represents employees from FEMA, the Department of Defense, and Veterans Affairs unions. Pines has successfully litigated numerous employment and labor law cases, including a notable $16.5 million settlement for misclassified FEMA employees. He is particularly dedicated to advocating for disabled federal employees seeking reasonable accommodations and disability retirement.

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Ken is a dedicated attorney focused on helping military veterans navigate the complexities of obtaining VA disability benefits. As a Veterans Administration Accredited attorney and U.S. Army veteran who served in Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Ken brings both personal and professional insight into his practice. His legal career has been strongly focused on veteran affairs, notably during his law school years where he worked with legal aid societies to assist homeless veterans in Indiana and interned with several prominent organizations in Washington, D.C. These experiences provided him with a deep understanding of the VA appeals process.

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Shawn E. McDermott is a seasoned insurance law litigator based in Denver, Colorado, with a strong focus on disability law, ERISA, and insurance recovery. Since beginning his legal career in 1992, Shawn has gained substantial experience representing individuals in cases involving personal injury, insurance bad faith, disability, and life insurance claims across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West. He established McDermott Law in 1996, directing the firm’s efforts towards advocating for clients against insurance companies, particularly in ERISA-governed claims for employee benefits, PERA disability retirement claims, and serious personal injury matters. A University of Colorado School of Law alumnus, Shawn has litigated hundreds of ERISA and non-ERISA disability claims in both state and federal courts, including the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

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Brad Harris is a seasoned managing attorney with a distinguished background in representing federal employees in workers’ compensation, occupational disability, and employment disputes across the United States. Having grown up in poverty in Texas, Brad’s legal journey began after graduating with honors from college and earning his law degree from the University of Houston while working full-time. His career took off in his hometown as a general practice attorney, progressing to County District Attorney, before moving to Austin, Texas, where he practiced personal injury, social security disability, and insurance law, achieving notable verdicts and settlements. Brad maintains offices in Austin, Texas, and Washington D.C., facilitating his focus on federal employee matters nationwide.