Stephen William Goldenzweig

I am a former Federal Employee who was involved in whistleblowing case. The agency went after me, eventually after numerous investigations, they put together a case and terminated my employment with one charge being lack of candor. I initially hired a California based law firm, without doing my h...omework. But who really does in these matters. The firm seemed professional, had a flashy website boasting years of experience and lead attorney assured me the case would take no more than 4-6 months and I would have my job back. 10 months into my MSPB appeal, the California based firm had charged me three times the normal attorney fees for such a case and was using bullying tactics, threatening to drop my case if I would not settle with Government for virtually nothing. I reached out to Eric Pines Law Firm. Late on a Friday afternoon, I was able to reach and speak to Eric. He was patient and took the time to hear me out. As I explained my circumstances and convoluted case he could see through the mire and agreed to review the case. I explained I need someone who could see the merit and being willing to get in the ring and fight for my cause. Mr. Pines put Stephen Goldenzweig. Stephen jumped on the task. Within a very short time, Stephen had the Government attorney at the table engaged in serious discussions. Within a short time an out of court settlement was reached. My OPM record was cleared and I was able to move on with my professional career. Not that I would want to ever go through this again, but if I had to I would not hesitate to hire or recommend the Pines Law Firm to anyone in litigation involving Federal Employment issues. I truly wish I would have contact Eric and Stephen first. I would have saved myself and family a lot of undue stress. Michael

I was immersed in a toxic work environment at my Federal Job. Initially I thought this was a situation I could handle on my own by reporting a co-worker's bully behavior to my supervisor but the situation soon degenerated to the point where I found myself the victim of retaliation. Fortunately I re...searched my situation and attorneys who specialize in this area (FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT). Stephen works for Eric Pines' law firm. He listened to my situation, asked questions and gave me a best and worst case scenario. He outlines the Federal EEO process and warned me to be in for a LOOOOONG road. He was very upfront about my legal costs and was VERY FAIR in this aspect. Once my EEO case was filed, management turned up the heat and really tried to intimidate me out of the job. If it was not for Stephen's reassuring attitude and plain statement of the facts I would likely have backed down but knowing I had a good attorney helped me stick to my guns. In the end my EEO case was accepted and assigned a hearing date. Just before we were to start deposing witnesses management blinked - They approached us for a settlement. Stephen was excellent at negotiating with the agency attorney he got me everything I needed and more! He works for Eric Pines Law Firm based in Houston, TX and this firm is worth every penny!