I met with Mr. Todd Slobin, and cannot be happier that I did. I was let go from my job and Mr…read more Slobin helped to navigate the stress and unknown of what was to come next. If you have employment law questions, this firm is the firm for you!

Todd Slobin and team really helped me figure things out. They are experts in their field, gave me…read moregreat advice, and handled my matters professionally and quickly. I am happy to recommend Todd Slobin and the entire team should you need some great legal advice.

My experience with Pines Federal was outstanding! I am especially grateful for the hard work that…read moreCourtney Bolton and Trinity Buchanan did on my behalf. They were very professional and showed an extensive amount of knowledge of the law. Thank you to all the people involved and the ones behind the scenes who helped bring my case to a favorable outcome.

Pines Federal Employment Lawyers - Review of Eric Pines, Steven Tu, and Amanda Moreno…read more* Paid Intake Consultation: On March 8, 2024, I paid a $500 fee for an intake consultation. I attempted to explain my history but was cut off repeatedly with unproductive comments. Despite paying for a full hour, counsel appeared eager to rush off the phone from the very first minute, and the session was abruptly cut short at 48 minutes. * Substandard Legal Work: Legal document submissions from Pines were sloppy, riddled with basic misspellings, and contained egregious factual and gender errors (falsely identifying me as female when I am male). The firm routinely promised to share documents in advance for my feedback, failed to do so, and completely missed critical evidence throughout the process. * Court-Ordered Sanction: Due to the firm missing critical deadlines, the Administrative Judge issued an official legal sanction against my case on January 16, 2025. Unbelievably, the firm then billed me for the hours they spent drafting responses to defend their own administrative errors. Furthermore, they promised to address missing discovery items from the agency but failed to pursue them. Instead, they wrote a defensive letter to the judge excusing their behavior, and never sought out discovery items that were not supplied by the agency. * Pervasive Unprofessionalism: Over the course of the representation, the firm established a persistent pattern of completely ghosting pre-scheduled, critical legal discussions. I was stood up with zero notice or via last-minute excuses on at least nine distinct times: April 11, April 15, April 21, and November 9 of 2024; and January 25, January 26, February 14, February 24, and February 28 of 2025. Each time, I took off work and rearranged major family obligations. I was given every excuse imaginable: localized technical issues, rolling weather events, and multiple personal and colleague illnesses. On one occasion, I caught the attorney in a blatant lie when she claimed she was sick, only for a paralegal to inadvertently admit she was away attending a wedding. * Gaps in Knowledge: Even months into the case, the assigned attorney routinely didn't read or forgot core facts. I was forced to explain critical elements multiple times, yet they still failed to find their way into the legal materials. * Unconventionally High Turnover: At Pines, there is an unusually high internal turnover rate; my file was passed between two separate attorneys and two separate paralegals who left the firm, destroying all case continuity. I felt compelled, and was responsible for getting all of these new folks up to speed on the case. * Misrepresentation to the Court: We spent exactly 63 minutes on a single phone log-verified call reviewing discovery, yet the attorney formally represented to the federal judge that we had spent three hours actively coordinating and preparing the file. * Hostile Client Management: If you express legitimate disappointment regarding these failures to managing partner Eric Pines, you are immediately redirected to Operations Manager Steven Tu, who acts as an aggressive, dismissive, and entirely apathetic barrier to accountability. * Bad FaithResolution: When I initially attempted to sever ties due to their severe lack of care, the firm held an emergency conference, begged me to stay on the merits of my case, and promised to assign additional legal resources to secure my hearing. I agreed, yet the pattern of negligence continued until my case was ultimately dismissed without a hearing. When I formally requested a refund of my fees (exceeding $10,000) on May 15, 2026, the firm initially offered a 50% refund. When I requested to be made completely whole, they acted in total bad faith--retaliating by completely rescinding their own 50% compromise offer and declaring the matter closed. The Verdict: Avoid this firm at all costs. They are highly skilled at online marketing, but completely incompetent at practicing law. They treat vulnerable federal employees as transactional numbers, display zero human courtesy, and their profound administrative laziness actively destroys the cases they are paid to protect.

Firm insisted on having me pay for a consultation before even making a decision as to whether or…read morenot they would take my case. My facts and evidence are stronger than 99% of the "purely speculative" cases they do take. This is why I insisted on them telling me if they would take cases against a government BEFORE setting up/paying for consultation. As I predicted, the immediately declined to have any involvement with an opposing party is a governmental entity. Had I not pushed for a response, I would've been out $500 for their firm to just tell me that they don't take cases against the government. I found that disingenuous to nickel & dime prospective clients like that. NOT RECOMMENDED.

am deeply disappointed with the intake practices at this firm. I paid a $250 consultation fee in…read moregood faith, only to be told they could not represent me. While firms have the right to choose their cases, $250 is a significant amount to pay for a simple 'no.' It feels like the firm prioritizes collecting fees over performing a basic screening to see if a case is a fit first. I suggest others look for a firm that values your time and money enough to do a preliminary check before charging you.

Lionel Martin is always quick to answer all my legal questions. I had some business law questions…read moreabout forming a business and incorporating as an LLC in Texas. This Stafford TX Law firm guided me through the process and answered all my questions. They are very responsive and I hear week after week of how they are winning cases and helping other business owners and Stafford TX employers like myself lower their business risk and be compliant and up to date with the employment and business laws in Texas. That's probably why they won the award for best law firm in Fort Bend County for 2013. I highly recommend them to anyone in Houston, Sugar Land or Stafford TX who need help with business or employment law. Great Law Firm!

From the owner: Business and employment law attorneys serving the greater Houston area including Harris County,…read moreFort Bend County, and Sugar Land.

Evan Lange was extremely helpful and knowledgeable in advising about employment law issue.read more

After getting laid off, Evan helped me review my documents. He was patient and kind while walking…read moreme through the separation agreement line-by-line. He helped me feel more comfortable and equipped about next steps moving forward. Highly recommend Evan Lange Law!

Mr. Clifford did an outstanding job handling my employment issues. He is very knowledgeable on…read moreemployment law and helped me to know my rights. He is experienced, easy to work with, efficient, timely in responses, and very professional. Thank you!

From the owner: The Clifford Law Firm, PLLC is the preeminent law firm for employment disputes in Houston, Texas…read more Our managing partner, Dennis Clifford, is Board Certified in Labor and Employment law. We are well known for our expertise in handling wrongful-termination lawsuits, discrimination and harassment lawsuits, claims for unpaid overtime wages, severance-package disputes, and non-compete matters. In addition to representing employees, we also represent employers during labor and employment disputes, including litigation matters in state and federal court, administrative charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and investigations by the Department of Labor (DOL). Call us today at 713-999-1833 for a free telephone consultation.

My team was comprised of seven people...mostly retired military officers and senior executives. We…read moreneeded representation for three cases involving whistleblower retaliation, EEOC violations, and false claims. This firm is resting on their laurels. After five months, we had no discernible work product or court motions initiated. Even after many months, they were not sufficiently familiar with our cases despite numerous conversations and providing well organized documentation. They seem to be honest and only billed 1-3 hours per week though. But if you need aggressive, proactive, and creative attorneys...go elsewhere!!! We recently retained another DC based law firm at nearly twice their hourly rate. Hopefully they'll advance our cases. And despite the accolades for the firm's lawyer "Jonathan" here, I literally don't think he said more than a dozen words on roughly 5-6 conference calls. He also never queried us via email nor did he draft any motions or letters. We still don't know what he did.

Very helpful and professional! I called just asking for a bit of information not expecting much…read morebased on the five calls I had already made to other firms around town, and I was pleasantly surprised! Steve was on the phone with me for almost 20 minutes, shot me straight about all the pros and cons concerning my issue, and left me feeling like my concerns had been heard and were important. I have decided to not move forward with the issues that I called and discussed, but should I have any legal concerns or need of an attorney in the future, I will be calling Cochell to take care of all my needs! Thanks for all your help Steve!

This is my first yelp review, but it was completely necessary. I can't recommend Brian S. Laviage…read moreenough! I was in a time crunch, but he handled everything with incredible speed and efficiency while keeping me informed every step of the way. His professionalism and attention to detail gave me complete confidence in the process. What truly sets Brian apart is his kindness and compassion. I was a registered nurse before starting graduate school, so I understand the importance of making clients or patients feel valued and supported, and Brian did exactly that. He never made me feel judged, always took the time to listen, and was patient, understanding, and flexible throughout the entire process. He turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into something manageable and stress-free. It's clear that Brian genuinely cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to help them move forward. If you're looking for an attorney who is not only highly skilled but also kind, trustworthy, and easy to work with, Brian is the one to call. I am beyond grateful for his help and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of expert legal assistance.

After speaking with a few law firms, I ultimately decided to go with Brian. I am so glad I did. He…read moreexplained the process to me and what kind of time line I was looking at. He was very upfront and honest with me. He always responded quickly whenever I had questions and really put me at ease. Everything is wrapped up now and I am so appreciative of the work he put in for me. I can now enjoy my future. Thank you so much Brian! I will recommend you time and time again.