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Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

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SGR’s Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and ERISA Litigation Practice has the depth, experience and vision to assist clients with all their needs relating to benefits, compensation and other rewards for their entire workforces.

The practice group routinely provides legal assistance to a wide range of clients, including Fortune 50, 100 and 500 and other public companies; private companies; multi-national companies; hospitals, churches, universities and other tax-exempt entities; compensation and fiduciary committees, and boards of trustees of multiemployer plans. Our clients reflect a diverse mix of industries.

The attorneys in the Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, and ERISA Litigation Practice assist their clients in every aspect of employee benefits and executive compensation, including day-to-day consulting via telephone and e-mail; designing benefit plans and policies and drafting plan documents; assisting with all aspects of plan operations and corrections; providing training to fiduciary committees and benefit teams; performing vendor searches; and helping clients resolve conflicts through negotiations, claims procedures and litigation.

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Florida

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP has impressive capabilities across the breadth of employee benefits and compensation mandates, including dedicated expertise in areas such as health benefits and qualified and nonqualified plans. The firm has a broad client roster, which includes tax-exempt entities and multinational corporations. It acts on all aspects of plan drafting and implementation, as well as regulatory compliance mandates and matters stemming from corporate transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Smith Gambrell & Russell assisted Fidelity National Financial's ERISA fiduciaries by advising as to best practices for compliance with ERISA and by attendance at the Plans Committee meetings.

Strengths

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  • The whole team we work with are dedicated, honest, and really care for our company.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • We remain impressed with the depth of knowledge that their Benefits team has and how readily they can address the challenges we have, despite the complexities of our business.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • They are incredibly knowledgeable about their subject matter. They give practical advice and prompt responses.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • They drill down to make certain that it is pertinent to the needs we have and not just a generic response.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • We had complex issues and they have done a nice job dissecting them and giving us direction on how to proceed going forward.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Fawbush
    Andrew Fawbush

    Andrew Fawbush

    Andrew Fawbush maintains a strong executive compensation and employee benefits practice, complemented by notable strength in ERISA matters. His practice includes advising on issues arising from M&A, as well as providing compliance counsel and handling plan design.

    • Andrew has vast levels of experience and an ability to practically resolve contentious legal issues.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • Andrew is a walking encyclopaedia and is very well-versed on retirement plans.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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  • Lisa Carrasco
    Lisa Carrasco

    Lisa Carrasco

    Jacksonville-based Lisa Carrasco represents clients in the healthcare sector, among others. She is skilled in handling the implementation and design of employee benefit plans, and offers notable expertise in benefits and compensation issues pertaining to corporate transactions.

    • Lisa has a calm sense of product knowledge and knows how to help the lay person understand very easily.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • Lisa's knowledge of our health and welfare plans coupled with her professional expertise are of high value to our organization.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • Lisa understands the complexities of our organization and industry. Her support and guidance are integral to the success of our organization.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
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    Andrew Fawbush

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    Lisa Carrasco

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