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Michael Best’s Illinois Employee Benefits team embraces a practical approach delivering real-world solutions to state and national clients, including public and private companies, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities. The team counsels employers as they evaluate and implement a variety of employee benefit arrangements, including health and welfare plans, qualified retirement plans, and executive compensation arrangements.
In collaboration with the firms Labor & Employment attorneys, our team has established a dynamic and grounded approach to benefits, unlike the more traditional approach.
The benefits professionals at Michael Best pride themselves on mastering the constantly evolving state and federal laws to support our diverse clients in navigating the legal landscape and executing a benefit and compensation package that serves the needs of employees and the organization.
Benefits are regulated by multiple governmental agencies at the federal level and otherwise, and our team regularly advises on compliance efforts and defends clients in inquiries and examinations initiated by federal agencies and multi-employer plans.
Our experience extends beyond established companies; we frequently help startup clients vet and adopt effective employee benefit plans and policies and advise them on the selection of appropriate benefits service providers.
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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is experienced at offering services in a range of benefit and compensation matters. The firm's expertise covers plan design as well as HIPPA and ERISA compliance. It is skilled in handling benefit matters arising from corporate and securities transactions. The team regularly assists clients with IRS and DOL investigations.
Michael Best & Friedrich served Post Holdings, inc as exclusive ERISA counsel on retirement and health compliance. The team provided guidance on the administration of multiple retirement plans holding in excess of $1 billion in assets.
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Michael Best & Friedrich is able to get to the core of the issues quickly and resolve matters within our tight timelines.
I really appreciate that Michael Best & Friedrich is a one-stop shop for our benefit needs. The team is nimble and can pivot from one topic to another.
There is always a resource for us who specializes in a specific area that is able to address our request.
Michael Best & Friedrich is able to get to the core of the issues quickly and resolve matters within our tight timelines.
I really appreciate that Michael Best & Friedrich is a one-stop shop for our benefit needs. The team is nimble and can pivot from one topic to another.
There is always a resource for us who specializes in a specific area that is able to address our request.
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Carrie Byrnes' unique ability to command attention with a blend of authority, empathy and poise is unmatched.
Carrie Byrnes does an excellent job in responding to our requests. The advice and guidance is very helpful.
Jorge Leon is recognized for his skills in handling retirement, health and welfare plan work. He is also well versed in ERISA matters.
Jorge's client service has remained top-notch.
Jorge is an instant value-add on any team and is quite simply a pleasure to work with.
Jorge Leon is detail-oriented, very thorough and I like that he has good contacts at the Department of Labor and works with them regularly on policy issues.
His prompt service and excellent advice has made a significant difference in how I do my work.
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Bradley MacDonald
Head of Department
Linda Emery
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