Pines Federal

About

Attorneys representing Federal employees and Federal labor unions for EEO, MSPB, OPM Disability, and OWCP cases; also representing SSDI clients!

Story

Pines Federal provides comprehensive legal and financial planning services with a sole focus on Federal Employees, Federal Labor Unions and Federal Agencies. The firm holds a client first philosophy and strives to reach a resolution that benefits the client for the long term.

Specializing in analysis, training, litigation, and mediation, Mr. Pines focuses on EEO, labor arbitration, MSPB, FLSA (Overtime) and OPM Disability for CSRS and FERS employees. Over the past 10 years he has successfully litigated or settled over 70 EEO and labor arbitrations. Mr. Pines has the passion and expertise to represent disabled federal employees in pursuing violations of the Rehabilitation Act (ADA) and collective bargaining agreements.

Additionally, he specializes in Financial and Estate Planning for federal employees. He has held the Chartered Federal Employee Benefit Consultant designation. He also holds securities and insurance licenses. He regularly presents federal retirement and estate planning seminars for agencies such as: OPM, DOD (Army), GSA and SSA.

Mission

Our mission is to provide cost-effective legal services to Federal employees. We strive to give you the best customer service and the best value possible while providing top-tier legal services. We also strive to be as straightforward as possible. We recognize that litigation can be confusing and/or intimidating for most people. Therefore, we will give you an honest assessment of your case at the beginning and will be both forthright and honest with you at every stage of your case.

Products

Representation of Federal employees in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) discrimination (race, gender, disability, age, etc.) and retaliation/reprisal cases, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) cases, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Disability Retirement cases, and Office of Worker's Compensation Programs (OWCP) cases. EEO and MSPB representation includes sexual harassment and whistleblower retaliation/reprisal claims.