USA Guide 2026 : Ohio
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Provided by Tucker Ellis LLP
Tucker Ellis provides a full range of services, including plan design, amendment, termination, assistance with annual report filings, and drafting Summary Plan Descriptions for welfare benefit and tax-qualified retirement plans. We have substantial experience in amending and restating individually designed, volume submitter, standardized and non-standardized prototype qualified retirement plans to maintain compliance with the IRC. Our clients include proprietorships and family-owned businesses, middle-market businesses and corporations listed on the NYSE, non-profit organizations, and government entities.
We handle IRS and DOL audits involving defined contribution and defined benefit plans. We have handled all aspects of the termination and windup of qualified retirement plans, including notices, participant communication, and IRS and PBGC filings.
We review agreements and advise on stock option plans, executive compensation, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, and other benefit programs such as educational assistance plans, medical reimbursement and cafeteria plans, and other tax advantaged welfare benefit plans.
We have represented the interests of commercial banks lending to ESOP sponsors and the ESOP sponsors as borrowers. We have advised clients regarding the tax-free rollover of ESOP sales proceeds and issues including repurchases of stock options, plan termination, and diversification distributions.
Provided by Chambers
Tucker Ellis is recognized in the market for its handling of a wide range of employee benefits issues. The firm offers significant expertise in the design and operation of ESOPs, and is experienced in handling ERISA litigation, executive compensation and benefits aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Its clients include employers, directors, executives, and ESOP trustees and sponsors.
Provided by Chambers
Tucker Ellis continues to serve as litigation counsel for Horizon Bank in its role as the former trustee of the PL Marketing ESOP in an ERISA class-action lawsuit.
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The team provides knowledge, experience and a timely completion of tasks necessary.
Provided by Chambers
Scott Stitt's work centers on ERISA and employee benefits litigation, ESOP issues and related commercial and employment disputes.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Provided by Tucker Ellis LLP
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