Harold J. Ashner

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Harold J. Ashner: Attorney with The Wagner Law Group
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Partner The Wagner Law Group A Professional Corporation (2022 —), Partner, Keightley & Ashner LLP (2005—2022); Attorney, Senior Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, and Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1984-2005; Fellow (2001—), Member of Board of Governors (2008—2014), and Officer (2011—2014) of American College of Employee Benefits Counsel; Member, 2006—2017, Advisory Board, Center for Tax Law and Employee Benefits, John Marshall Law School; appointed in 2002 as Senior Fellow of Council for Excellence in Government.

Areas of Practice (5)

  • PBGC Matters
  • Bankruptcy
  • Pension Plans
  • Defined Benefit Plan Funding
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany, B.A., 1972
Law School Attended:
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 1975
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, New York; 1984, District of Columbia; 2007, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
American Bar Association (Vice-Chair, 2006-2008, Co-Chair, 2008-2009 Chair, 2009—2013, and Vice-Chair, 2014—, Plan Transactions and Terminations Committee, Employee Benefit Plans and Other Compensation Arrangements Group, Section of Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law; Vice-Chair, 2008-2009 and Co-Chair, 2009—2013, Subcommittee on Defined Benefit Plans, Employee Benefits Committee, Section of Taxation; PBGC Liaison, 2013—, Employee Benefits Committee, Section of Taxation; Co-Chair, Corporate Plan Terminations & Benefit Insurance Subcommittee, Employee Benefits Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law, 2006—; Chair, Bankruptcy Subcommittee, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Committee, Section of Business Law, 2011—).
Languages:
English
ISLN:
909362865

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Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 08/01/12 in Pension Plans

    Mr. Ashner is the nation's expert on the rules and regulations of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) based on many years working for the PBGC and handling many cases with the PBGC. Because he specializes in only PBGC work, he can combin... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/09/12 in ERISA

    Harold Ashner is one of the leading national experts with respect to defined benefit pension plan issues involving the PBGC and Title IV of ERISA. He combines a detailed knowledge of the law with a deep understanding the agency and the practical opt... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 08/19/12 in Employee Benefits Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 08/19/12 in Employee Benefits

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 08/09/12 in Employee Benefits

    I served as General Counsel of the Pension Benefit Guarantyn Corporation for over 10 years.Harold Ashner was on my staff during a significant portion of that period, and he was one of the best attorneys on my staff. In private practice, he enjoys hi... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/09/12 in ERISA

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/09/12 in Employee Benefits

    Excellent Employee Benefits lawyer. Harold is a specialist with respect to matters involving the PBGC.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/07/12 in ERISA

    Mr. Ashner is one of the top ERISA lawyers I know, and a leader in the ERISA bar nationwide.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/01/12 in Pension Plans

    An excellent lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/01/12 in ERISA

    An excellent lawyer.

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