Phoenix Federal Employee Attorney
If you are a federal employee in Phoenix facing discipline, discrimination, retaliation, or another agency employment action, you are dealing with a system that is different from private-sector employment law. Federal cases are governed by administrative rules, formal procedures, and deadlines that are easy to miss.
Pines Federal provides federal employment legal representation for Phoenix government employees. We help clients respond to agency actions, complete required filings, and defend their positions so their rights, income, and careers are protected at each stage of the process.
Speak to an experienced federal employment lawyer today. Call (832) 462-7655 or reach out online.
How We Help Federal Employees Respond to Agency Decisions
Federal employment disputes often move forward based on written notices, investigative summaries, performance documentation, and agency policy. Once those records are in motion, the agency’s version of events can become the foundation for future decisions unless it is addressed early and directly.
Pines Federal helps Phoenix federal employees by handling the procedural requirements and building clear, well-supported responses. That includes reviewing what the agency relies on, identifying what is missing or overstated, and preparing filings that meet federal standards.
In Phoenix, discrimination matters may intersect with the EEOC Phoenix District Office, and many serious discipline matters involve MSPB procedures for Arizona employees. We guide clients through those systems so they are not forced to interpret deadlines, forum rules, or case strategy on their own.
Federal Employment Cases We Handle for Government Employees
Federal employment disputes are driven by formal rules 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 Phoenix federal employees in matters involving:
- Adverse actions, suspensions, removals, demotions, furloughs, and proposed discipline
- MSPB appeals, petitions, and responses to agency charges
- Federal-sector EEO complaints involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation
- EEOC hearings and administrative appeals
- Reasonable Accommodation requests, denials, and related disputes under the Rehabilitation Act
- Performance Improvement Plans (PIP), reprimands, and performance-based actions
- Whistleblower disclosures and retaliation concerns, including prohibited personnel practice matters
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement applications and appeals
- Federal workers’ compensation (OWCP) claims and appeals
- Security clearance–related employment issues and job actions connected to clearance determinations
- Federal employee investigations and administrative interviews
- VA employment matters involving Title 5, Hybrid Title 38, and Title 38 positions
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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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Steven Tu Operations Manager
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.
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Pines Federal’s Amanda Moreno Wins Reinstatement and Backpay in MSPB Case at DHS, USCBP
The Appellant worked for Customs and Border Patrol for over 20 years when the Agency removed her for LWOP and alleged misconduct at work.
