Eric Pines
Eric L. Pines, a nationally recognized federal employment lawyer and mediator, brings decades of experience to his role as in-house counsel for over fifty thousand federal employees. Beginning his career as counsel for AFGE Local 1923 at the Social Security Administration, Pines now serves as Chief Counsel for the union and represents federal employees across multiple agencies, including FEMA and the Department of Defense. He has successfully litigated high-stakes cases, including a $16.5 million settlement for FEMA employees, and is deeply committed to supporting disabled federal employees with accommodation and disability retirement claims.
Amanda Moreno
Amanda Moreno is the Supervising Attorney at Pines Federal. Her practice focuses on litigating complex federal employment disputes, where she combines rigorous litigation skills with compassion and creativity, consistently achieving positive outcomes for her clients. Amanda has represented employees in EEO Hearings, MSPB Hearings, and Federal Employee Labor Arbitration Hearings, recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars. A graduate of Hofstra University School of Law, Amanda began her career in New York, gaining extensive experience in state, appellate, and federal courts. Her leadership and knowledge have made her a top attorney, mentor, and supervisor, overseeing a team of 18 attorneys at Pines Federal.
Nicholas Ferraro
Nicholas J. Ferraro, Esq., is a labor and employment attorney recognized for his work in wage and hour class actions. Practicing law in California and Washington, he was named among the “Top 100 Leaders in Law” by the San Diego Business Journal in 2022. Mr. Ferraro has consistently been honored as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and selected for The Best Lawyers in America: “Ones to Watch” for his work in class action litigation. A graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, he has represented over 100,000 employees in class and collective wage and hour cases and has been appointed class counsel in numerous actions.
Charles Roseman
Since 1972, Charles S. Roseman has been a senior partner or sole proprietor of a boutique ADA and personal injury practice. For nearly 48 years, he has consistently gone above and beyond to meet the needs of his clients, striving to achieve complete compensation and justice on their behalf. In recognition of his commitment, he received the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego “Outstanding Advocate Award” in 2015 and has been named a Super Lawyer since 2010. He has maintained an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell since the early 1980s and has served as a Municipal and Superior Judge Pro Tempore.
Douglas Walters
Doug Walters is an employment lawyer committed to protecting the best interests of employees throughout San Diego County. Known for offering top-tier counsel, he has a proven track record of success in employment law matters. In addition to advocating for employees, Mr. Walters zealously represents clients who have been injured due to negligence and provides skilled legal counsel in disputes with insurance companies. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Western State University College of Law in 1977. He has also served as Vice Chair of the American Bar Association’s Insurance Products Liability Section and is involved with the ABA Torts Section.
Daniel Bodell
Daniel D. Bodell is a founding member of Bodell Law Group and a seasoned San Diego employment lawyer with extensive experience in negotiating, settling, litigating, and trying a wide range of legal matters, including employment cases and serious personal injury claims. He has been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as “Best of the Bar” and has ranked in the top five percent of attorneys in San Diego by Super Lawyers for the past five years. Before establishing Bodell Law Group, Mr. Bodell was a partner at Gordon & Rees LLP, the second-largest law firm in San Diego County. A Philadelphia native, he earned his B.A. from Villanova University and his J.D. from the University of San Diego