Knowledgeable and qualified counsel is absolutely critical in complex ERISA litigation. The ERISA Litigation Group comprises experienced benefits practitioners and trial attorneys who have a track record of delivering results to clients.
Providing know-how
Our extensive knowledge of ERISA allows the firm to provide both efficient and effective representation in this area. Our ERISA litigation attorneys have the foundation necessary to successfully resolve ERISA disputes by formulating creative legal theories and strategies.
The firm’s ERISA practice is particularly well regarded. The head of the Employee Benefits Practice Group was selected as a member of the prestigious American College of Employee Benefits Counsel and is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Employee Benefits.
Delivering a broad spectrum of ERISA litigation services
Conner & Winters attorneys understand the unique facets of ERISA litigation. Our attorneys have handled virtually all aspects of ERISA litigation including:
- Fiduciary claims
- Stock options
- ERISA preemption
- ESOPs
- Benefit claims
- Retiree benefits
- Multiemployer pension funds
- COBRA
- Executive compensation
- QDROs
Our team has also advised clients with respect to DOL and IRS audits, investigations and litigation. We have represented plan sponsors, trustees, plan administrators, participants, and beneficiaries. Insurance companies have relied upon our well-regarded capabilities in defending ERISA matters. Our breadth of experience ranges from simple benefit claim denials to complex class action litigation.
The firm’s ERISA litigation clients represent all major industries including the fields of energy, manufacturing, aviation, construction, and banking and finance.