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Mr. Eric Lee Pines, Esq.
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Mr. Eric Lee Pines, Esq.

4.8
77 reviews

10101 Fondren Road, Suite 575, Houston, TX 77096 [2, *]+ 2 locations

Federal Employment Law, Social Security Disability, Federal Employee Disability Representation and 18 more

About Mr. Eric Lee Pines, Esq.

Eric Pines isn't just a lawyer, he is a true insider who understands the federal system from the bottom up. As a former federal employee and the current Chief Counsel for the world’s largest federal union local, he has dedicated his career to protecting the people who keep our government running. He currently acts as in-house counsel for over fifty thousand employees across agencies like FEMA, the DOD, and the VA. Eric is a formidable litigator who recently secured a massive $16.5 million settlement for FEMA employees over unpaid overtime. Whether he is fighting a whistleblower case or helping VA medical staff navigate complex regulations, his passion is clear, especially when it comes to securing reasonable accommodations for disabled employees or handling OPM disability retirement. Beyond the courtroom, Eric has served as a mediator for the Library of Congress and an expert witness in federal court. With offices in Houston, Baltimore, and Atlanta, Eric leads a firm focused on results. When he’s off the clock, he’s a dedicated family man who enjoys playing rock guitar, hitting the ice for a hockey game, or going for a long run.

 

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Social Security Disability
Posted by anonymous
July 16, 2026
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This firm is truly the top SSDI and OPM Disability firm I have dealt with. I cannot speak more highly of my experience. From the first contact to the full representation of the case and my successful outcome I could not be happier. All I can say is thank you so much!

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Posted by James
July 16, 2026
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Our consultation was extremely useful and gave me great clarity regarding my case and the specific challenges I may face. Even though the firm mentioned the case would be difficult to win, I trust and respect their expertise enough to move forward. I truly believe I am in the best hands with Pines Federal as I go against my agency.

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Areas of Law

  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Federal Employment Law
  • Social Security 1
    • Social Security Disability
  • Other 19
    • 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

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, California (Inactive)
    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).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Loyola Law School
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California at Los Angeles
    Class of 1992
    B.A.
    History

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10101 Fondren Road, Suite 575Houston, TX 77096U.S.A.

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1212 Reisterstown Road, Suite 201Pikesville, MD 21208U.S.A.

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3190 NE Expressway, Suite 410-FAtlanta, GA 30341U.S.A.

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1212 Reisterstown Road, Suite 201Pikesville, MD 21208U.S.A.

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3190 NE Expressway, Suite 410-FAtlanta, GA 30341U.S.A.

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    Yes, Mr. Eric Lee Pines, Esq. is admitted to practice in Maryland and Texas.
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    Mr. Eric Lee Pines, Esq. is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Columbia and United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
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    Mr. Eric Lee Pines, Esq. speaks Spanish.
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