In the dynamic environment of employee benefits, organizations often face challenges involving litigation, risk management, enforcement issues and compliance matters. Controversies can begin with any of the numerous stakeholders, in a variety of circumstances, and often quickly can escalate.
We provide pragmatic counsel that not only addresses immediate concerns but also focuses specifically on the employee benefits landscape to look ahead, anticipate potential outcomes and effectively manage future risk. We help clients develop a meticulous record that can be used to protect and defend their interests.
Our team handles employee benefit controversies that arise under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); controversies that result from the creation, implementation or termination of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs); controversies that involve health and welfare plans, raise fiduciary and plan governance concerns, and involve plan-related tax issues, bankruptcies and receiverships; and more. We manage difficult or adversarial relationships and work collaboratively with regulators to achieve optimal results. Clients trust us to staff matters efficiently, respond swiftly and focus on their best interests.
We represent clients in many industries and have significant experience in the hospitality, print media, healthcare and manufacturing sectors. We also represent tax-exempt employers, organizations with unionized workforces, trustees, third-party administrators, insurers and other parties that get caught up in employee benefit plan and plan-related controversies.