Dallas Federal Employee Attorney

Standing Up for Federal Workers Since 1997

Once a federal employment dispute begins, the process is controlled by rigid timelines and complicated procedural rules. Agencies move forward whether the employee is prepared or not, and missed steps can limit what options remain later.

Pines Federal steps in to guide federal employees in Dallas through that process. We help respond to agency actions, prepare required filings, and defend our clients’ positions so their rights, income, and careers are protected at each stage.

Speak to an experienced Dallas federal employee lawyer today. Call (832) 462-7655 or reach out online.

Get Counsel Who Is Familiar with How Dallas Federal Agencies Operate

Dallas is a major federal employment hub, with large regional operations for agencies like the VA, SSA, EPA, Department of Labor, and Bureau of Prisons. Many make personnel decisions at the regional level. That means actions affecting your job can move quickly, with little opportunity to clarify the record or correct misunderstandings. 

Our firm routinely works with federal employees assigned to Dallas and understands how disputes unfold here. That familiarity shapes how we advise clients, anticipate agency next steps, and respond in a way that protects pay, benefits, and career standing.

Federal Employment Cases We Handle

Federal employment law operates under a different system than private-sector employment. Disputes are governed by complex agency rules, administrative forums, and strict time limits. Our role is to guide you through that system, protect your position, and respond strategically at each stage of the process.

We represent federal employees across Dallas and the surrounding region in matters involving:

• Adverse actions, suspensions, removals, and proposed discipline
• MSPB appeals and responses to agency charges
• EEO complaints involving discrimination or retaliation
• Reasonable Accommodation requests and denials
• Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and written reprimands
• Federal Workers’ Compensation (OWCP) claims and appeals
• Security clearance–related employment issues
• Whistleblower disclosures and retaliation concerns
• VA employment matters involving Title 5, Hybrid Title 38, and Title 38 positions

We Assist with Reasonable Accommodation Requests & Denials

Reasonable Accommodation issues are one of the most common sources of federal employment disputes. When agencies mishandle requests, they can lead directly to discipline or other adverse actions. Denials can occur without clear explanation or meaningful engagement in the required interactive process.

Pines Federal assists federal employees in Dallas by:

• Reviewing accommodation requests and supporting medical documentation
• Identifying procedural errors or incomplete agency responses
• Preparing appeals or EEO complaints when requests are denied
• Defending against discipline tied to accommodation-related absences or performance issues

Why Federal Government Employees Choose Pines Federal

Choosing legal counsel in a federal employment matter often comes down to trust, experience, and an understanding of how federal agencies actually operate. Federal employees turn to Pines Federal for several reasons:

• We have been representing federal employees since 1997. For decades, our work has centered on representing federal employees navigating agency actions, internal investigations, and career-altering disputes.
• We have leadership grounded in real federal service. The firm is led by Attorney Eric Pines, who began his career as in-house counsel inside the federal system and continues to serve as Chief Counsel to one of the largest federal employee unions in the country.
• We represent employees across major agencies. Our attorneys regularly handle matters involving Social Security Administration employees, VA professionals under Title 5, Hybrid, and Title 38 systems, FEMA personnel, and Department of Defense employees.
• We offer practical guidance, not just filings. Federal employment cases are procedural and unforgiving. We focus on helping you respond correctly, preserve your record, and avoid missteps that can harm your case.
• We make support accessible. We offer virtual consultations so you can access legal counsel without unnecessary travel or time away from work.
• We use a team approach. With more than 60 years of combined experience, our attorneys collaborate across cases so you benefit from multiple perspectives.
• We offer bilingual representation. Our team speaks both English and Spanish to better serve the diverse federal workforce in North Texas.

You Have Rights as a Federal Employee. Let Us Protect Them. 

Federal employment law is not intuitive. Most employees encounter it for the first time only after a problem has already begun. Our role is to provide clear guidance, manage the process, and advocate consistently so our clients are not navigating unfamiliar rules alone.

If you are a federal employee in Dallas facing an agency action, accommodation issue, or employment-related dispute, Pines Federal is available to help you understand your position and next steps.

Contact us online or call (832) 462-7655 to schedule a consultation.