Department profile
Jackson Lewis P.C.

ERISA Litigation

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Rankings

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ERISA Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Jackson Lewis PC offers a broad practice in the ERISA litigation field, which includes capability in withdrawal liability, breach of fiduciary duty and excessive fee litigation. The firm has notable expertise in ESOP and church plan matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Jackson Lewis PC defended Macy's against a suit brought by the Department of Labor alleging that the client operated a discriminatory tobacco surcharge wellness program in violation of ERISA.

Strengths

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  • The team demonstrates strong strategic judgment in ERISA class actions and provides practical and business-focused guidance.

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  • The Jackson Lewis team is prompt, skilled and efficient in providing guidance and framing strategic issues for dispute resolution.

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  • Jackson Lewis' lawyers have deep experience in ERISA class action litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleHoward Shapiro
    Senior StatespeopleHoward Shapiro

    Howard Shapiro

    Howard Shapiro has a strong track record of handling ERISA class actions involving retirement as well as health and welfare plans.
    • Howard Shapiro is outstanding. His breadth of knowledge is truly unique.

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    • Howard is a leader in this area.

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  • Band 3René Thorne
    Band 3René Thorne

    René Thorne

    René Thorne coleads the ERISA complex litigation practice group where she handles numerous ERISA class actions alleging breach of fiduciary duty as well as 401(k) class action fees.
    • René has a no-nonsense personality and is good a putting things into ordinary language.

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    • René is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Band 4Charles Seemann III
    Band 4Charles Seemann III

    Charles Seemann III

    Charles Seemann has extensive experience defending complex ERISA class actions as well as advising on Department of Labor investigations.

  • Band 4Stacey Cerrone
    Band 4Stacey Cerrone

    Stacey Cerrone

    Stacey Cerrone is an experienced litigator who is well regarded for her defense of ERISA class actions, particularly those involving 401(k) plans.

    • Stacey consistently delivers exceptional service and demonstrates an outstanding command of the law. She has strategic judgment in high stakes matters and a clear ability to anticipate and manage risk for large, complex plans.

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    • Stacey is incredibly dedicated and hardworking. She is very good at developing litigation strategies that best serve the client.

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    • Stacey has well-rounded, broad knowledge.

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Ranked Individuals at Jackson Lewis P.C. (4)

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