Federal Employment Attorney Lawrenceville
Focused Help For Federal Employees Facing Agency Action
If you are a federal employee in or near Lawrenceville, GA, and your job, benefits, or reputation are at risk, you are dealing with rules that are very different from the private sector. Choosing a federal employment attorney who understands those systems can make a real difference in the options you have.
Whether you are facing a proposed removal, disability discrimination, or another problem, the team works to explain your choices in plain terms. You can speak with the firm to learn whether formal representation is appropriate for your situation.
Contact our federal employment lawyers in Lawrenceville by calling (832) 462-7655 today!
Why Federal Employees Need Focused Counsel
Federal employment is governed by a network of laws and procedures that do not apply to most other jobs. A worker who lives in Lawrenceville but reports to a federal office in the Atlanta region still has to deal with systems such as the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), federal EEO procedures, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and, for many VA clinicians, Title 38 rules. Each of these has its own deadlines, rules of evidence, and appeal paths.
Missing a filing date, choosing the wrong forum, or making a statement without understanding its impact can limit your rights. For example, MSPB appeals typically follow strict timelines that start when you receive a removal or suspension decision. Federal EEO complaints usually require quick contact with an agency EEO counselor before a formal complaint is even possible.
Federal employees in the Lawrenceville area often feel pressure to sign agreements, accept performance findings, or resign quietly to avoid conflict. Without guidance from an attorney who works only with federal employees, it can be difficult to tell when an agency is following proper procedure and when you may have grounds to challenge an action. This is why it often makes sense to consult a federal employment lawyer instead of relying on general advice that might not apply to your situation.
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Trusted By Federal Workers Nationwide
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“Even though I had an overwhelming abundance of anxiety about going through a legal proceeding, Mr. Pines’ humor and expert advice helped get me through the EEO process until it was successfully resolved. I always felt that the Pines Federal team had my best interests at heart and always treated me with kindness and dignity.”- Michelle S.
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“A change in leadership brought me the worst of luck with a suddenly very hostile work environment, but pure serendipity led me to Pines Federal. I am so lucky to have found Pines Federal which not only has considerable expertise in federal employee cases, but also has the compassion to recognize the emotional impact on their clients.”- Jennifer
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“Excellent experience in federal law in the government sector and beyond. Very pleased with the legal support of the entire staff from beginning to end during of very stressful and agonizing workplace environment situation. We consider this law firm as part of family and are highly pleased with all the professional attention and compassion that we received.”- Edward G.
Meet Our Legal Team
A Nationwide Firm Focused on Disability, Federal Employment, and SSDI Law
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Allan Feldman Attorney, Litigation Supervisor -
Michael Kleinman Attorney -
Jadyn Marks Attorney -
Trinity Buchanan Attorney -
Elliott Cin, Of Counsel Attorney -
Menucha Slater Legal Assistant -
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Ari Rosen Paralegal, OPM Supervisor -
Nicole Marquadt Paralegal, OPM Specialist -
Michelle Cerrato Disability Specialist, OPM Specialist -
Charles Wiesel Paralegal, OPM Specialist -
Courtney Bolton SSDI Supervisor -
Asher Meir Pines Legal Assistant -
Steven Tu Operations Manager -
April Van Tassell Billing Specialist
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Angelica Holt Intake Specialist
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Charlotte Mahar Executive Assistant
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Quarshunna Young SSDI Case Manager
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Brandon Rubin
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Rabbi Dovid Lieberman
Behind Every Case Is a Person Who Matters
Big-Picture Advocacy in Federal Employment and Disability Law — Driven by Compassion, Defined by Results
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Pines Firm Successfully Litigates Reinstatement for VA Canteen Employee with Full Back Pay
Attorney Pines and AFGE 1633 were victorious in having the arbitrator find that a VA Canteen employee was wrongfully removed, and therefore should be put back to work and paid back pay for over a year and half of pay.
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Wrongfully Terminated Veterans Administration Employee Gets Job Back & Full Back Pay
In an exciting precedent-setting victory, The Law Office of Eric L. Pines, PLLC has successfully helped a Veterans Administration employee get her job back after being wrongfully terminated for using leave for the birth of her child and to care for her autistic and blind children.
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Major Success in Front of the MSPB in an OPM Disability Case
On July 19, 2023, Pines Federal achieved a big win in front of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) in an OPM disability case.
