Mr. Eric Lee Pines, Esq.

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Mr. Eric Lee Pines, Esq.: Attorney with Pines Federal Employment Attorneys
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Biography

Eric L. Pines is a federal employment lawyer, mediator, and attorney business coach with a career dedicated to representing federal employees. A former federal employee, Mr. Pines began as in-house counsel for AFGE Local 1923, the largest federal union local globally, based at the Social Security Administration headquarters. He continues to serve as Chief Counsel for AFGE Local 1923 while representing FEMA bargaining unit employees and unions within the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Through his work, he serves as in-house counsel for over 50,000 federal employees.

Mr. Pines has extensive experience litigating employment and labor law matters, securing significant victories such as a $16.5 million FLSA settlement for FEMA employees. His practice includes employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge cases, whistleblower complaints, and labor arbitrations. His firm emphasizes advocacy for Veterans Affairs medical professionals and disabled federal employees, assisting with reasonable accommodation requests and disability retirement applications under the Rehabilitation Act.

He has also served as a mediator for various federal agencies, an EEO technical writer, and an expert witness in federal court. Based in Houston, Texas, with offices in Baltimore and Atlanta, Mr. Pines enjoys family time, playing guitar, ice hockey, and outdoor activities.
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Areas of Practice (21)

  • Federal Employment Law
  • Social Security Disability
  • Federal Employee Disability Representation
  • Adverse Actions
  • Federal Reasonable Accommodation Attorney
  • MSPB Representation
  • EEO Cases
  • VA Federal Employees
  • Federal Union Representation
  • Federal Whistleblower Defense
  • Title 5 Employees
  • OPM Disability Retirement Attorney
  • Title 38 Hybrid Employees
  • Federal Employee Lawyer
  • Federal Employee Attorney
  • Federal Employee Reasonable Accommodation Lawyer
  • Title 38 Employees (Medical Professionals)
  • Federal Employee Reasonable Accommodation Attorney
  • Title 38 Federal Employee Attorney
  • Title 38 Federal Employment Lawyer
  • OPM Disability Retirement Lawyer

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., History, 1992
Law School Attended:
Loyola Law School, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, California; 2005, Maryland; 2010, Texas; United States District Court for the District of Columbia; United States District Court for the District of Maryland; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Memberships:
State Bar of Texas; State Bar of California; State Bar of Maryland; National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA).
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
913978298

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$250 - $525/hr
Contingency Fee
25% - 40%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/17/26 in Labor and Employment

    Eric Pines is an outstanding attorney. He possesses the highest analytical and legal skills, and he practices with the highest level of ethics and integrity. I give my highest recommendation in all areas.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/15/26 in Labor and Employment

    I see Eric practicing at the top of his field. He is always abreast of the law and changes in the law as well as cutting edge with technology which is becoming more essential to service clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/14/26 in Labor and Employment

    I have worked with Eric Pines for several years. He is a lawyer of the utmost integrity and always acts with the highest level of professionalism towards his clients. Any individual that retains Mr Pines would be well served to have him as his coun... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 04/14/26 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/19/18 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 10/27/17 in Labor and Employment

    I have had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Eric for more than 20 years, both personally and professionally. Eric and I have worked together on cases, we have referred matters to one another, and I have sought his wise counsel on many occasions... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/03/17 in Personal Injury

    Eric is an expert in his field and is extremely practical with regard to the representation of his clients. His vast knowledge of the law and always impresses with his timely responses to colleagues, opposing counsel, and Court filings. Eric has a... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/31/17 in Employment Civil Rights

    Eric is an excellent advocate and is extremely passionate about his clients. He has an easy-going manner and is an excellent negotiator.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/22/17 in Employment Civil Rights

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 03/21/17 in Federal Employment Law

    I have had the pleasure of working professionally with Eric L. Pines for several years. He is one of the most honest, empathetic, and professional attorneys that I know. I would urge any federal employee with questions or concerns of workplace hara... Read more

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