Eric Pines
Eric L. Pines is a nationally recognized federal employment lawyer, mediator, and attorney business coach with extensive experience representing federal employees. Serving as in-house counsel for over fifty thousand federal employees, he began his career as counsel for AFGE Local 1923, the largest federal union local in the world. Currently, he serves as Chief Counsel for AFGE 1923 and represents employees from FEMA, the Department of Defense, and Veterans Affairs unions. Pines has successfully litigated numerous employment and labor law cases, including a notable $16.5 million settlement for misclassified FEMA employees. He is particularly dedicated to advocating for disabled federal employees seeking reasonable accommodations and disability retirement.
Amanda Moreno
Amanda Moreno serves as the Supervising Attorney at Pines Federal, bringing over a decade of experience in federal employment law. She is known for her exceptional litigation skills and ability to achieve favorable results for her clients in complex federal employment disputes. Amanda has a track record of success in EEO Hearings, MSPB Hearings, and Federal Employee Labor Arbitration Hearings, where she has recovered significant settlements. A Hofstra University School of Law graduate, Amanda’s career began in New York, where she gained valuable experience across state, appellate, and federal courts. Her leadership at Pines Federal, where she oversees a team of 18 attorneys, reflects her commitment to excellence and client-focused advocacy.
Jon Bell
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Jon Bell began his legal career at one of New York’s largest litigation firms, where he handled multi-million dollar claims but felt conflicted by not being able to choose his clients. He later founded his own firm to focus on cases he is personally committed to, with a particular passion for representing federal employees. Bell thrives when representing employees in disputes against federal agencies. In addition to federal employee litigation, he handles private sector employment and personal injury cases in New York, achieving excellent results for his clients. A graduate of Brooklyn Law School, Bell is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association.
Nathalie Bell
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Nathalie L. Bell, managing partner of Bell Law Group, has been a practicing attorney since 2002. She began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens District Attorney’s Office, followed by a role as Senior Counsel and later Deputy Bureau Chief at the Nassau County Police Department’s Legal Bureau. There, she also served as the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Violence Representative, investigating discrimination claims and ADA complaints. In 2022-2023, Ms. Bell was appointed as Counsel to NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell, advising on police officer discipline, labor, employment, EEO, and union matters. She now handles cases in New York State involving private sector and federal employee employment issues, as well as personal injury.
Karen Hertz
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Karen M. Hertz, Esq. is a highly experienced employment attorney with over 30 years of practice. A graduate of the Cardozo School of Law, she is well-versed in a broad spectrum of workplace legal matters, including discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, gender pay equality, and military status protection under USERRA. Karen also excels in negotiating employment contracts and resolving wage disputes. With a proven track record of advocating for employee rights, her deep understanding of employment laws and regulations ensures that clients receive sound advice and effective representation tailored to their specific needs.