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 Partner on 08/01/12 in Employee Benefits

    I have worked with Harold on a number of issues and strongly recommend him. He is an extraordinarily good lawyer, works with clients and adversaries to obtain excellent results, and has the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 08/01/12 in Employee Benefits

    Mr. Ashner is an employee benefits lawyer that specializes in dealing with the rules and regulations of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Mr. Ashner, who for many years was the chief regulations writer for the PBGC, combines a unique k... Read more

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

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

    Harold is a first rate lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 08/01/12 in Employee Benefits

    Harold Ashner is a higly trained professional with an outstanding legal mind. He is experienced and passionately interested in the "employee benefits" area of the law. I recommend him for the highest rating without reservation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 08/01/12 in Employee Benefits Litigation

    Harold Ashner is an outstanding professional with an exceptional legal mind. He is experienced and passionately interested in his area of expertise. Harold is a very capable lawyer and I recommend him for the highest rating without reservation.

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

    Harold is an expert in both the transactional side and litigation side of ERISA, is a highly sought after lecturer and author on the subject of private employer defined benfit pension plans, and efficiently and effectively executes each of his leader... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 08/17/12 in Employment Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/01/12 in ERISA

    I have worked with Harold for over three years on a PBGC enforcement matter and as part of the ABA tax section leadership team. Harold is one of the most knowledgeable ERISA Title IV attorneys in the entire United States. Harold is the person I go t... Read more

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