6 Recommended OPM Disability Retirement Attorneys in New York City

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Jeffrey Delott is a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of experience in litigating disability claims across federal and state courts. He established his own disability practice on Long Island in 2005, offering services in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Delott’s extensive experience encompasses representing claimants throughout the disability process, from initial applications to appeals in court. He has successfully assisted thousands of clients in securing Social Security disability benefits, disability retirement benefits, and long-term disability benefits from a wide range of insurers, such as UnumProvident, Prudential, and MetLife.

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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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Bill Turley, an experienced attorney based in Brooklyn, has an extensive background in both workers’ compensation and disability retirement law. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Brooklyn College, he pursued legal studies at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Admitted to the New York Bar in 1984 and also licensed in Illinois, Bill has been practicing for nearly 30 years, focusing particularly on the rights and compensation claims of injured employees. As a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Injured Workers Bar Association, and a board member of the Workers’ Compensation Alliance, he has contributed significantly to educating union groups about workers’ rights and compensation processes.

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Jon Bell, a seasoned attorney with a keen focus on federal employee litigation, began his career at a major New York litigation law firm, working on multi-million dollar claims. Dissatisfied with the inability to choose his clients and occasionally finding himself in ethical conflicts, Mr. Bell established his own law firm to advocate passionately for clients he personally believes in. He focuses on representing federal employees challenging entire federal agencies, equipping them to fight back effectively. Besides federal employment cases, Mr. Bell also handles private sector employment and personal injury cases in New York, demonstrating significant success in these areas.

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Nathalie L. Bell, managing partner and practicing attorney since 2002, has a rich background in federal employment issues, including OPM disability retirement. Graduating from New York Law School in 2001, she initially served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens before moving to the Nassau County Police Department where she rose to Deputy Bureau Chief. In these roles, she gained significant experience in EEO matters and ADA compliance, skills she now applies to her practice focusing on federal employee cases. Most recently, Ms. Bell was appointed as Counsel to the NYPD Police Commissioner, advising on discipline, labor, and employment issues.