The Charges
Denial of pension benefits; violation of ERISA fiduciary duties; improper plan administration.
Awarded
$1.2 million in benefits; attorney fees; plan administration reforms; compliance monitoring Date": "2019-06-23"
Our pension law practice provides comprehensive legal services for all aspects of employee benefit plans. We handle ERISA compliance, pension administration, fiduciary duties, and benefits disputes with expertise and participant-focused advocacy.
Our team combines deep understanding of pension law with practical experience in employee benefits to help clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape. We work to ensure compliance with ERISA while protecting the rights of plan participants and beneficiaries.
We understand that pension benefits represent years of work and retirement security. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with strategic thinking to achieve favorable outcomes while preserving important employer-employee relationships and plan sustainability.
Challenge
Pension law matters involve complex interactions between federal regulations, plan documents, and fiduciary duties with significant financial implications for participants. Our client faced a denial of pension benefits after early retirement. The challenge was to prove entitlement to benefits while navigating complex plan provisions and regulatory requirements.
Our Personal Approach
We take a participant-focused approach to pension law, understanding both the legal requirements and the significant impact on individuals' retirement security. Our team includes attorneys with experience in employee benefits and ERISA law, providing practical solutions for complex pension issues. We believe in proactive compliance and early identification of potential issues to prevent disputes. Our goal is to help employers maintain compliant and sustainable pension plans while protecting the rights of plan participants. We work closely with actuaries, financial advisors, and other professionals to provide comprehensive pension services.
Pension Law
Our pension law practice encompasses all aspects of employee benefit plans including ERISA compliance, fiduciary duties, plan administration, and benefits disputes. We represent plan participants, fiduciaries, and employers in federal courts. Our attorneys have extensive experience with complex pension issues, regulatory compliance, and multiemployer plans. We provide both litigation services and advisory support for plan design and administration.