Counsels employers on design, compliance and operation of qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, welfare plans, stock based compensation plans, and all aspects of employee benefits law.

Counsels employers on benefits issues in acquisitions.

Experience with pension and welfare benefits litigation, fiduciary litigation, and multi-employer trust funds.

Represents major regional waste disposal company regarding compliance, documentation, and operation for 401(k) retirement plan, self-funded health plan, and cafeteria/spending plans.

Prepared self-directed investment policies and procedures for medical specialty group 401(k) plan and advised group regarding limitation of fiduciary responsibility for investments and compliance with ERISA section 404(c).

Prepared investment advisory agreements for 401(k) plans and other retirement plans.

Negotiated and documented transfer of defined benefit plan assets and liabilities in connection with sale of manufacturing plant.

Successfully obtained IRS approval under Voluntary Correction Programs for –

Represents and counsels Native American tribes on applicability of and compliance with ERISA and tax code rules for employee benefit plans.