About

Provided by Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

As one of the largest and most adept Employee Benefits/Executive Compensation law practices in Michigan, Warner Norcross + Judd offers an array of customizable employer services. We help Fortune 100 companies, small businesses, family-owned businesses, nonprofits, government entities and service providers design, develop, manage and maintain creative and compliant retirement plans, health and welfare plans and executive compensation programs. Delivering cost-effective expertise that will give your business a competitive advantage is at the core of our practice. We invite you to connect with our professionals and explore our services.

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What the Team is Known For

Warner Norcross + Judd has a dominant presence in the Michigan market and is known for advising on the intricacies of the Internal Revenue Code as it relates to qualified and nonqualified plans, health and welfare plans and executive compensation. The firm is also well placed to advise on ERISA legislation and is particularly adept at drafting and implementing ESOPs.

Work Highlights

  • Warner Norcross + Judd served as ERISA counsel for Auto-Owners Insurance Company in defending a 401(k) class-action lawsuit.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mary Jo Larson
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Mary Jo Larson
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Senior Statespeople

Mary Larson has particular expertise in pension plans. She advises on de-risking issues, with further experience relating to the merging and termination of pension plans.

Mary Jo is always aware of what is going on, understands our company needs and how we like things done. It's great working with her.

Lisa B Zimmer
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Lisa B Zimmer
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Lisa Zimmer is well-versed in employee benefits matters, especially those relating to defined benefit pension plans.

Lisa is always aware of our needs and offers options to help us even when we don't know we need help. Her timing on everything is great.

Lisa is an excellent employee benefits specialist.

Heidi A. Lyon
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Heidi A. Lyon
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Heidi Lyon practices employee benefits law and has a focus on executive compensation and retirement plan matters.

Heidi is an invaluable member of my external attorney roster.

Justin W. Stemple
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Justin W. Stemple
Head of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Justin Stemple has extensive abilities in this field, with notable expertise concerning ESOPs and employee retirement plans.

It's always a pleasure working with Justin.

Jennifer Watkins
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Jennifer Watkins
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Jennifer Watkins is an experienced adviser on retirement and compensation plans.

It's great working with Jennifer.

I'm very pleased with Jennifer Watkins.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Michigan

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Mary Jo Larson
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Mary Jo Larson
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Senior Statespeople
Lisa B Zimmer
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Lisa B Zimmer
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Heidi A. Lyon
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Heidi A. Lyon
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Justin W. Stemple
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Justin W. Stemple
Head of Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Jennifer Watkins
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Jennifer Watkins
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Members

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Anthony Kolenic

Brandon Cross

Cade Bunton

DeAndre Robbins

Justin W. Stemple

Justin W. Stemple

Head of Department

Karen Freinauer

Nadia Little

Stephanie Grant

Industries

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Aerospace and Defense

Agribusiness and Food

Automotive

Construction

Craft Brewery

Emerging Media and Technologies

Financial Services

Healthcare

Higher Education

Life Sciences

Mining

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Real Estate Development

Securities