Eric L. Pines

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Eric L. Pines

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Social Security

10101 Fondren Road, Suite 575, Houston, TX

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About Eric

Biography

An experienced and results-oriented Federal Employee and Social Security Disability Attorney. Call today for a consultation!

Over 20 years of Federal Employee Representation.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 75%

With 30 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to representing federal employees in employment and labor law matters. My practice focuses on protecting the rights of federal workers and unions, emphasizing disabled employees.

32 years | 1,000 cases

75%
Social Security & Disability 25%

With 30 years of experience, I guide clients through the Social Security Disability process, from applications to appeals, ensuring effective advocacy every step of the way.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Pines Federal Employment Attorneys

10101 Fondren Road, Suite 575, Houston, TX, 77096

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Online Presence

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Eric L. Pines's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 53 reviews

Posted by Thomas | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Government

Great Firm

Pines Federal Review For 9 years I tried on my own to get my years of Military Service credited to my civilian Federal Service for retirement, to no avail. I contacted five different Government agencies and all kept pointing fingers back and forth to the other for my information. After contacting ...Pines Federal and speaking with Mr. Eric Pines we sent a letter to OPM asking for reconsideration. After only two months I heard back from them and they said they were sending the matter to another Branch at OPM. After only one month we received a reply stating that they would allow me to buy back my time. After discussing the issue with Mr. Pines we decided that this would be my best alternative. I have paid back for more than six years of Active Duty and am expecting a payback check of over $40,000.00 and an increase of $400.00-$500.00 per month in my retirement annuity. My experience with Pines Federal has been a joy and pleasure and I would highly recommend this firm to anyone dealing with issues related to the Federal Government. Bravo Zulu, Pines Federal!!! Thomas J. Gallagher

Posted by Jessica | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Fantastic!

Mr. Pines is a consummate professional! I contacted him about my federal disability retirement application and he kindly offered me a number of options. We worked together throughout the entire application process and my claim was approved promptly and without difficulty. Mr. Pines always treated ...me with respect and kindness and you can tell he is a deeply empathetic person. He was always prompt in responding to my emails or phone calls and essentially held my hand through the entire process. I would strongly recommend him to any person seeking federal disability retirement.

Posted by Ernest | May 13, 2018

Quick communications... thank you.

Mr Pines answered quickly. I am not a Federal Employee, so was not able to represent me. He did send me a referral to another lawyer.

Posted by Roberto | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Happy

Mr Pines was very important during a probation hearing that would determine my fate at my present work position. he quickly learned the case issues and oriented me on what were the pertinent facts to discuss at the hearing. he is smart and understanding and prepped me during the troubling situation.... Thank you

Posted by Yolanda | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Outstanding legal representation from Eric Pines and his law firm!!

I highly recommend Pines Federal Law Firm. Attorney Eric Pines is one of Houston’s best Labor Law Attorneys. Attorney Pines represented me during my complex accommodation and equal employment opportunity case. He was very patient, extremely thorough, and knowledgeable of pertinent labor laws and p...ractices. I was very pleased with how he kept me informed of the case throughout the entire process. I received a response to all of my questions, phone calls and emails by close of business during the duration of my case. His staff and Partners are exceptionally skilled and proficient. I am very satisfied with his services and the results that he achieved for my case. I definitely recommend Attorney Eric Pines as your Labor Law Attorney. He gets the job done!!

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Eric L. Pines's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Corrigan

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Eric Pines has my strongest possible endorsement. In a Federal labor matter, he and I were opposing counsel. I found him to be a challenging adversary, but more importantly, he is one of the most ethical attorneys I know. Honest and forthright, Mr. Pines upholds the highest standards of our profession. I now proudly call him a friend."

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Gary Katz

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darrin Gibbons

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I met Eric as opposing counsel on a matter involving a federal employment law dispute. He represented his client well, and I was impressed by his knowledge, preparation and attention to detail."

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Shervin Gabayan

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eric Pines is an extremely knowledgeable professional on federal employment law matters that has been able to provide valued assistance to my clients on these issues. He is a pleasure to work with."

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Stephen Goldenzweig

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is a bright, energetic, and gifted attorney. He is a creative problem-solver with a broad range of skills and a cheerful and professional disposition. He is extremely dependable and cares deeply about his friends, his colleagues, and, most importantly, his clients. Eric's take-charge personality coupled with his diligence, maturity, intelligence, and ingenuity make him an asset to the legal profession."

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Judd Millman

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is highly respected in his specialized areas of law, recognized in the legal community, and a "go to" attorney for all issues dealing with employment law. A hard-driving, motivated attorney who is known throughout Texas, Maryland and beyond for achieving maximum results for his clients."

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Bruce Luchansky

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eric Pines is an exceptional employment law attorney. Eric and I have teamed up to work together on a number of different matters, including claims such as disability discrimination and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. At all times, I have found Eric to be diligent, cooperative, thorough, and effective. He has a client-oriented approach to his practice that is wonderful. I highly endorse my colleague as a top-notch employment law practitioner. Bruce M. Luchansky, Esq. Luchansky Law 606 Bosley Avenue, Suite 3B Towson, MD 21204 410.522.1020 www.luchanskylaw.com Maryland Workplace Law"

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Christopher Attig

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am familiar with Eric's work, and his representation of Federal Employees and U.S. Veterans in variety of claims against the government. I recommend Eric without reservation."

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Morris Fischer

Administrative law lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric Pines is very honest, hard working and dedicated to his clients. He has never been someone practicing law for the money. He really cares about his clients and obtaining excellent results. He also has strong command of Administrative law involving federal employees."

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James Richard

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliott Cin

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Klein

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am attorney who works in the same field as Mr. Pines. I have worked with him on cases and find his work to be top caliber. He has a very broad knowledge of Federal Sector and EEO law. He has unique talents with negotiation and the ability to reach a settlement that can often be a win-win for both sides. He has a very nice rapport with his clients and is well likes and respected by them. I have been at hearings with him and I find his litigation skills to be top notch. I wholeheartedly recommend him with no reservations to potential clients."

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Lawrence Sherman

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eric is a highly competent and dedicated lawyer. He is highly skilled as a researcher and legal writer and is a skilled advocate. Eric is highly ethical and reliable. I not only endorse this lawyer, but also work with Eric as well as refer work to him regularly"

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Harvey Harris

Employment and labor lawyer

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Gary Katz

Intellectual property lawyer

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Gavriel Toso

Workers compensation lawyer

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Aaron Wersing

Discrimination lawyer

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Darrin Gibbons

Employment and labor lawyer

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Stephen Goldenzweig

Litigation lawyer

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Judd Millman

Employment and labor lawyer

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Bruce Luchansky

Employment and labor lawyer

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Christopher Attig

Employment and labor lawyer

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Morris Fischer

Employment and labor lawyer

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James Richard

Employment and labor lawyer

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Elliott Cin

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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David Shulman

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Timothy Corrigan

Employment and labor lawyer

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Ben Manevitz

Intellectual property lawyer

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Richard Klein

Employment and labor lawyer

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Cari Pines

Family lawyer

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Lawrence Sherman

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Eric L. Pines, PLLC

2001 - 2010

Associate General Counsel, AFGE Local 1923

1996 - 1997

Attorney, United States District Court, Central District Of California

Associations

2011 - Present

National Employment Law Institute

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the District ofMaryland

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1996 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

1995 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2010

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

AFGE 4060 vs. FEMA

Settlement Recovered 16 million dollars for FEMA Employees.

AFGE 1633 vs. V.A.

Win

Phuoung vs. V.A. (Houston)

Win -- 10,000 Back Pay -- Full Attorneys Fees

AFGE 1923 (Indian Head) vs. Dept of Navy

Settled for $520,000 with Attorney Fees

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Education

1995

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

J.D.

1992

University of California, Los Angeles

B.A.

N/A

University of California - Santa Barbara

Speaking Engagements

2024

Disability Inclusion and Accommodation in the Workplace Disability Inclusion and Accommodation in the Workplace - Host

2018

Litigation Training

Equal Employment Opportunity and Marriage Systems Protection Board

2017

Final rule requires affirmative action for disabilities in federal workforce Final rule requires affirmative action for disabilities in federal workforce

2016

AFGE Veterans Affairs Training 2016

Federal Labor Arbitration Boot Camp

2013

2012

Federal EEO Training

Retaliation and Harassment in the Federal System

2010

Federal Retirement Seminar

Estate Planning for Federal Employees

2010

AFGE Federal EEO Training

Disability Discrimination in the Federal Government

2008

AFGE Steward Training

EEO Disability Discrimination Training

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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