Eric Pines
Eric L. Pines is a nationally recognized federal employment lawyer, mediator, and attorney business coach. He represents and serves as in-house counsel for over fifty thousand federal employees through his work with federal employee labor unions, including AFGE Local 1923, FEMA, and various Department of Defense and Veteran Affairs unions. Pines has successfully litigated a wide range of employment and labor law cases, securing significant settlements, such as a $16.5 million award for misclassified FEMA employees. He is dedicated to representing federal employees in matters of discrimination, wrongful discharge, and whistleblower complaints, and has a particular focus on assisting disabled federal employees with reasonable accommodation requests and disability retirement applications.
Amanda Moreno
Amanda Moreno is a distinguished litigator and Supervising Attorney at Pines Federal. She has exclusively practiced federal employment law for the past decade. Known for her combination of rigorous litigation skills, compassion, and strategic creativity, Amanda has achieved significant positive outcomes for her clients in EEO Hearings, MSPB Hearings, and Federal Employee Labor Arbitration Hearings, recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars. She holds a J.D. from Hofstra University and a B.A. from the University of Vermont, with extensive experience in state, appellate, and federal courts in New York. As a top attorney, supervisor, and mentor, Amanda oversees a team of 18 attorneys, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication.
Warren Paul Beck
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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.
Matthew English
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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.
Justin Walker
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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.
Donald Holben
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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.