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Stris & Maher LLP

ERISA Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs

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Stris & Maher LLP

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ERISA Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Stris & Maher LLP is a highly regarded practice best known for representing plaintiffs in ERISA litigation. It boasts significant experience handling appellate matters, including in the US Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

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  • Stris & Maher LLP acted as appellate counsel for Eboni Williams and a putative class of employees in a proposed class action challenging an arbitration clause that bared plan-wide relief in the termination of the A360 Holdings ESOP. The plaintiffs alleged that the plan's fiduciaries and valuation adviser undervalued ESOP shares by more than $30 million.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys at the firm are highly intelligent, thoughtful and experienced on ERISA litigation.

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  • Stris & Maher has excellent lawyers who handle cutting-edge issues.

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  • Stris & Maher's appellate track record is exceptional.

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  • Stris & Maher attorneys are among the finest legal minds. They are great writers and are creative in their legal arguments.

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  • Stris & Maher has always handled the most complicated and sophisticated matters in the ERISA field with great diligence and success.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsPeter Stris
    Star IndividualsPeter Stris

    Peter Stris

    Peter Stris is noted for his representation of plaintiffs in ERISA disputes. He is especially renowned for his handling of appellate cases.
    • Peter is one of the smartest lawyers I know. He is exuberant, enthusiastic and great to collaborate with.

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    • Peter is an exceptionally zealous, tenacious advocate.

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    • Peter is visionary. He can figure out which cases are going places, then works on them in a way that shapes policy.

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    • Peter is a brilliant strategist, an excellent negotiator and a really good advocate.

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  • Band 2Radha Pathak
    Band 2Radha Pathak

    Radha Pathak

    Radha Pathak is an accomplished ERISA litigator with experience bringing cases in the trial and appellate courts. She is cohead of the firm's pension litigation and healthcare litigation practice.

    • Radha is extremely diligent, understanding and analytical.

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    • Radha is a national leader who is outstanding in front of a court.

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    • Radha provides excellent service and is amazingly sophisticated.

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    • Radha is a brilliant attorney who is very thoughtful and possesses excellent oral advocacy and speaking skills.

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    • Radha is a great appellate lawyer.

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  • Band 3John Stokes
    Band 3John Stokes

    John Stokes

    Los Angeles-based John Stokes has experience assisting clients with ERISA class actions, both at trial and appellate level.

    • John is a top-level talent and a great appellate lawyer.

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    • John is an excellent litigator in various complex areas of the law.

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