Harold J. Ashner

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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
ISLN:
909362865

Areas of Practice (5)

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

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (19 reviews)
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  • 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.

  • 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

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

    Harold is a first rate lawyer.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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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Harold J. Ashner: Partner at The Wagner Law Group
  • Washington, DC
    1015 18th Street, N.W., Suite 801
    Washington, DC 20036