6 of the Best Federal Employment Attorneys in San Diego

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Warren Beck is a seasoned California employment and labor law attorney with over 40 years of experience. He has represented employers in administrative hearings before various state and federal agencies, including the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the Employment Development Department. Beck has also advocated for employees in mediation and trials involving disability discrimination, unpaid wages, and constructive discharge, and has successfully resolved sexual harassment cases for individuals and companies. Admitted to practice in California and multiple federal courts, Beck is an active member of the California Employment Lawyers Association, the State Bar of California’s Labor and Employment Section, and the San Diego County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section.

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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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Matthew English is the founder and sole attorney of his firm, bringing over 20 years of legal experience to his clients. Known for his attentive approach, Matthew prioritizes listening to clients and other parties involved in litigation to provide the strongest possible representation. He graduated with honors in trial advocacy from the University of San Diego School of Law and holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Humboldt State University. Licensed to practice in all state trial and appellate courts in California, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Central Districts of California, Matthew has extensive experience in both jury and bench trials.

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Justin Walker, a native Californian and founder of Walker Law, is dedicated to fighting for the rights of average citizens. He graduated with top honors from the University of Texas School of Law, where he held leadership positions and served as a staff editor for The Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. With dual bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Psychology: Law and Society from UC Riverside, Justin knowledgeably handles complex cases, including business disputes, employment discrimination, personal injury, civil rights issues, and contract disputes. Known for his courtroom presence, he combines his legal acumen and passion for justice to achieve superior results for his clients.

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Don Holben, a member of the California Bar Association since 1983, is a seasoned civil litigation attorney with a diverse practice representing individuals and businesses in state and federal courts. A former Highway Patrol officer with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Don earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and his J.D. from California Western School of Law. He has extensive experience in civil litigation, including business and corporate litigation, real estate litigation, labor and discrimination cases, contract litigation, and construction defect cases. Don has successfully represented clients in administrative matters and argued cases before the 4th District Court of Appeal and the United States Court of Appeal.