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MMM helps employers manage their most pressing employee benefits and compensation challenges. The Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team counsels public companies and private employers in all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. Many clients engage MMM solely for its expertise in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, which allows the team to be responsive, proactive, and remain focused on individual client’s needs. The practice is national in scope, with clients located throughout the U.S.

The team advises on ERISA and qualified retirement plan compliance, operation, design, and administrative issues. They also provide extensive advice concerning executive compensation matters, including equity-based compensation, retention and bonus arrangements, change in control agreements, and severance arrangements.

A key differentiator of the team is their work with public pension and retirement plans. They regularly represent governmental employers, including cities, counties, regional authorities, hospital authorities, and transit authorities, as well as boards and committees overseeing governmental plans. 

The team regularly advises clients on health and welfare issues, such as administration, plan design, and compliance with federal and state laws. In addition, they have deep experience with employee benefit matters related to mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions. 

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Georgia

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What the Team is Known For

Morris, Manning & Martin is skilled at handling a range of issues, including matters pertaining to qualified retirement plans and compensation plans. The firm is adept at handling issues arising from transactions such as M&A. The group has clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Morris, Manning & Martin advised BMC in relation to its tax-qualified defined contribution plan and executive compensation matters.

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Edmund Emerson III
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Edmund Emerson III
Head of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Edmund Emerson is recognized for his experience in providing advice across employee benefits, particularly in relation to compliance matters.
"I really enjoy working with Ed. I can count on him for practical advice on complex regulations."
"He is responsive and knowledgeable about the areas in which we engage him. He provides good guidance and advice in an efficient manner."
"Ed has a very practical and business-forward approach."

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Edmund Emerson III
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Edmund Emerson III
Head of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Edmund Emerson III

Edmund Emerson III

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Industries

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Government entities

Health & welfare plans

M&A

Manufacturing

Pension plans

Private equity

Public companies

Retirement plans

Technology