Areas of Practice

Multi-Employer Benefit Plans

General and Specific Advice on ERISA Compliance

Withdrawal Liability

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims

Fiduciary Insurance Issues

Investment Issues

Applicability and Pre-emption of State Law

General Administration Issues

QDRO’s

COBRA Compliance

Benefit Payments

Disqualifying Employment

Welfare Subrogation Liens

Tax Exempt Status

Prohibited Transactions

Litigation of all ERISA Issues

Drafting of Plan Documents and Amendments

Contract Negotiations

Collection of Delinquent Contributions

Mass Withdrawal Liability

Payroll Audit Issues

Litigation including being retained by Fiduciary Liability Insurance Carriers

Management Labor Relations

Negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreements

Disciplinary Actions

Arbitration/Negotiation of Union Grievances

Counseling on Disciplinary Actions and Contract Interpretation

Defending Actions for Collection of Delinquent Contributions and Payroll Audits

Defending Claims of Withdrawal Liability

Counsel Clients Regarding Avoidance of Withdrawal Liability and Exemptions

Appearance Before the National Labor Relations Board

Union Representation Elections

Compliance with State Labor Laws

Covenants Not to Compete

Defense of Employment Discrimination Claims

Employer Associations

Attend Association Meetings

Provide Newsletters and Bulletins Regarding New Legal Developments