The Wagner Law Group: Law Firm Profile

About this firm

The Wagner Law Group is a nationally recognized practice in the areas of ERISA and employee benefits, which includes the distinct areas of Fiduciary Compliance, Retirement Plans, ESOPs, Executive Compensation & Nonqualified Plans, Welfare Benefit Plans, PBGC and Retiree Medical Trusts™. The firm's practice areas also include Employment, Labor & Human Resources, Investment Management, Bankruptcy and Restructuring, HIPAA, Privacy & Security, Expert Witness, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legislative, Regulatory & Policy Services, Tax Exempt Organizations, Trusts & Estates, Litigation, Independent Fiduciary Services and Family Law.

Established in 1996 by Marcia S. Wagner, The Wagner Law Group is dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, excellence and thought leadership and is considered to be amongst the nation's premier ERISA and employee benefits law firms. The firm has offices across the country, providing unparalleled legal advice to its clients, including large, small and nonprofit corporations as well as individuals and government entities worldwide.

Our attorneys, senior benefits consultant and paralegals combine many years of experience in their fields of practice with a variety of backgrounds. Its attorneys include those who are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Fellows of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, an invitation-only organization of nationally recognized employee benefits lawyers as well as those who have been named to the prestigious Super Lawyers lists, which highlight outstanding lawyers based on a rigorous selection process and recognized as Best Lawyers® in the United States for 2020. Our firm is distinguished by the U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms as a Tier-1 ERISA and employee benefits law firm. The Wagner Law Group is also certified as a woman-owned and operated business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

The Wagner Law Group is committed to providing clients with the very best advice and expertise in these constantly changing and complicated areas of the law. The Wagner Law Group offers solid legal solutions and advice based on sound legal knowledge, coupled with great breadth and depth of experience. As a result of dealing directly with experienced practitioners, clients enjoy the benefits of accountability and understanding of their individual needs. Accordingly, the firm achieves the best attributes of small law firms, such as in-depth, personalized attention and reasonable rates, while at the same time maintaining the sub-specialization and sophistication of large firms.

Areas of Practice

ERISA & Employee Benefits
Administrative Representation
Employment Taxes
ERISA Litigation
ERISA Title l
Income and Pension Excise Taxes
Non-Qualified Plans and Executive Compensation
Other Plan Issues
Plan Administration
Plan Compliance
Plan Testing
Retirement Plans
Welfare Benefit Plans
Estate Planning & Administration
Asset Preservation and Protection
Estate Planning Instruments
Personal and Family Planning
Taxes
Employment Labor & Human Resources
Establishment of Implementation of Policies and Procedures
Handling and Resolution of Disputes
Management of Employees
Investment Management Law
Registered Investment Advisers
Broker Dealers
Collective Investment Funds
Other Securities Law Matters
Litigation
Employment Disputes
Tax Disputes
Corporate and Unfair Competition
Quiet Title
Corporate and Commercial
Commercial Transactions
Planning and Structuring
Contract Negotiation and Drafting
Asset Protection
Compliance
Real Estate
Residential and Commercial
Acquisition and Disposition
Provision of Title Insurance
Commercial Leasing
Investment Properties
Development and Construction
Immigration
Business Immigration
PERM Labor Certification
Preparation of H-1B, L-1 A/B, TN,
EB-1 International Executive or Manager Visa,
EB-1 Outstanding Researcher,
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability (artists, musicians, engineers) Visa,
EB-2 and EB-3 Category Visas
Waivers
Family-based Immigration
Naturalization
Troubleshooting of Complex Immigration Cases
Family Law (Massachusettes only)
Divorce (Contested and Uncontested)
Child Custody and Removal Cases
Modifications
Contempts
Trials
Appeals
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements
Conservatorships
Guardianships
Mediation
Conciliation

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (28 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
4.8/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.8/5.0
Judgment
4.8/5.0
Communication
4.8/5.0
Legal Experience
4.8/5.0

5.0/5.0 Review for Harold J. Ashner 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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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 combine his considerably legal abilities with a deep understanding of client problems and PBGC thinking. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Harold J. Ashner 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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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 options available to employers for addressing Title IV issues with respect to their penion plans. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Sholom M. Fine by a Attorney on 09/21/18 in ERISA

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5.0/5.0 Review for Neelam Chandna by a Managing Partner on 01/29/16 in ERISA

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5.0/5.0 Review for Dannae Lynne Delano by a Of Counsel on 05/24/14 in Employee Benefits

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5.0/5.0 Review for Harold J. Ashner by a Government Counsel on 08/19/12 in Employee Benefits Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Harold J. Ashner by a Government Counsel on 08/19/12 in Employee Benefits

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5.0/5.0 Review for Harold J. Ashner 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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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 high respect from other specialists in the field of employee benefits law. He is an excellent attorney. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Harold J. Ashner by a Partner on 08/09/12 in ERISA

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5.0/5.0 Review for Harold J. Ashner 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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