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+1 312 372 2000Provided by McDermott Will & Schulte
We have a purpose-built and stand-alone ERISA Litigation practice, as distinguished from firms which undertake ERISA disputes on an ad hoc basis. We have invested heavily in creating an independently successful team, with the ability to attract clients on both their reputation as thought leaders and highly successful trial lawyers, and deep body of ERISA trial experience.
We are genuine market leaders in ESOP Litigation and our team has unparalleled experience litigating ESOP cases nationwide and defending clients in DOL investigations and IRS audits. We are trailblazers with demonstrated commitment to creating novel and efficient solutions for our clients in ESOP disputes. We obtained precedent-setting court rulings through litigating the highest-profile ESOP cases that presented first-impression questions of ERISA interpretation.
We are one of the few law firms in the USA with an experienced and multi-disciplinary ERISA Investigation Task Force. We help clients navigate investigations of fiduciary practices by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service, and U.S. Department of Justice. We differentiate ourselves from peers, in that we can pair ERISA specialist litigators with specialists focused on compliance with a wide array of legal subjects. We bring value to our clients by supporting their strong recordkeeping and culture of self-regulation, which is crucial in the current regulatory climate.
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McDermott Will & Schulte is highly regarded for its representation of defendants in ERISA litigation. The firm demonstrates expertise in defending a range of claims including breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and excessive fee cases. The team frequently acts for plan sponsors, service provides and trustees in high-stakes ERISA class actions.
McDermott successfully defended two separate Houlihan Lokey entities, as well as a former employee and his wife, in an ERISA claim where the plaintiff alleges decades-long fraud by Houlihan Lokey and numerous other defendants. The claim concerns a $810 million transaction where the defendants are alleged not to have disclosed certain information to plan participants.
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The team at McDermott are knowledgeable and provide clear guidance and advice in a timely manner.
The whole team is very impressive: everyone is a pleasure to deal with and has a very good understanding of their tasks.
Each member of the team collaborates effectively with the others and with co-defendant counsel, and brings a unique set of experience and expertise to assist.
What sets McDermott apart is a combination of their knowledge of our business and the industry in general, and their ability to develop practical solutions to very challenging problems.
The team at McDermott are knowledgeable and provide clear guidance and advice in a timely manner.
The whole team is very impressive: everyone is a pleasure to deal with and has a very good understanding of their tasks.
Each member of the team collaborates effectively with the others and with co-defendant counsel, and brings a unique set of experience and expertise to assist.
What sets McDermott apart is a combination of their knowledge of our business and the industry in general, and their ability to develop practical solutions to very challenging problems.
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Ted provides thoughtful advice and knowledge regarding ERISA matters.
Ted is a consummate professional with excellent communication skills and expertise in a complicated field of law.
A leader in ESOP and a very thoughtful person.
Ted is the most knowledgeable ERISA attorney that I know. He is always my top choice.
I think he's extremely smart and he's very good to work with. He has an ability to explain things in an understandable way.
He's very responsive, technical, clearly understands ERISA and gives good practical advice.
Christian has excellent subject matter knowledge, is very responsive and offers great client service.
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BDO
Berkshire Partners and Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc.
Cigna, Target
ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC)
Genentech Inc.
KPC Healthcare Holdings
Liberty Mutual
Life Insurance Company of the Southwest
LinkUs Holdings, Inc.
Lubbock National Bank
Schneider Electric Holdings Inc.