5 of the Best OPM Disability Retirement Attorneys in Los Angeles

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Dan is a seasoned attorney focused on federal employee compensation. He lived and studied in England before completing his education at UCLA and Loyola Law School. Initially working as a law clerk for Steven Brown, Dan ventured into the entertainment industry, focusing on music licensing and business development, before returning to legal practice in 2004. He has since played a pivotal role in federal workers’ compensation law, leading the FECA Law and Advocacy Group before its merger with the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG), where he has been a continuous Chair or Co-Chair of the FECA Section. Dan is dedicated to improving the FECA process for all stakeholders and is a respected speaker on various related topics.

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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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Elliott Andalman is a distinguished attorney with extensive experience in representing workers in disability claims, with a particular emphasis on OPM disability retirement cases. His firm offers a wide range of services related to disability retirement and federal employment issues, such as securing FMLA and other leaves, obtaining reasonable accommodations, addressing AWOLs and proposed removals, and assisting with removals due to medical inability to work. Elliott has also worked with several organizations, including the ACLU of Maryland, the Maryland Disability Law Center, and University Legal Services, to advocate for civil liberties and equal rights for individuals with disabilities, focusing on issues like freedom of speech, racial discrimination, and access to public facilities.

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Brett Blumstein is a seasoned attorney with over 15 years in legal practice, focusing on federal employment law. He heads The Law Offices of Brett E. Blumstein, P.C., offering a broad spectrum of legal services to individuals and businesses, including contracts, employment, family law, and intellectual property. Blumstein, who studied Economics at U.C. Irvine and earned his Law degree from Loyola Law School, dedicates a significant part of his career to advocating for federal employees. His experience encompasses federal workers’ compensation, OPM disability retirement, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination cases.