6 of the Best OPM Disability Retirement Attorneys in Houston
*We publish these lists to help federal employees find the lawyer who is most qualified to help them with their employment law matter.
Navigating OPM federal disability retirement benefits requires adept legal guidance. If you're a Houston-based federal employee facing disability-related challenges and seek assistance with OPM matters, it's important to consult with a local attorney specializing in federal employment issues. Below is our curated list of six highly regarded OPM disability retirement attorneys in Houston.
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Tyler J. Sroufe is a graduate of The University of New Mexico and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is currently a Senior Supervisory Attorney focused on issues impacting public sector employees, including EEOC and MSPB matters, disciplinary actions, and misconduct investigations. Mr. Sroufe also manages OPM Disability applications with a successful track record in achieving favorable outcomes.
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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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Attorney Brad Harris has devoted his legal career to safeguarding individuals’ rights, particularly in federal employee disability cases. Graduating with honors from the University of Houston, he worked full-time while earning his law degree. In 1998, he established a nationwide practice representing federal employees in workers’ compensation, occupational disability, and employment disputes.
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Attorney Stephen Goldenzweig has dedicated over a decade to protecting the rights of individuals, with a particular focus on federal employee disability and OPM matters. As a former Managing Partner of Pines Federal, he has experience litigating EEO, MSPB, and DAB cases from inception to trial. Recognized as a top-rated attorney, he received honors among the Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2020-2024.
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Aaron Wersing, founder of the Law Office of Aaron D. Wersing, is dedicated to assisting federal employees with a wide range of litigation and transactional matters, with a specific focus on federal employee disability and OPM issues. With extensive experience in federal government employment, Mr. Wersing has successfully helped numerous clients regain employment, address discriminatory practices, combat hostile work environments, secure reasonable accommodations, and more.
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