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 LLP 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mary Jo Larson
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Senior Statespeople
Mary Larson has particular expertise in pension plans. She regularly advises on de-risking issues, with further experience relating to the merging and termination of pension plans.
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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 like a member of our team. She knows the company's needs and is always assisting with suggestions to improve.

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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 very thoughtful in understanding the business decisions we are making or will need to make.

Heidi's level of knowledge and expertise in this area is outstanding.

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Justin W. Stemple
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Justin Stemple has extensive abilities in this field, with notable expertise concerning ESOPs and employee retirement plans.
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Jennifer Watkins
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Jennifer Watkins is an experienced adviser on retirement and compensation plans.

It's very easy to work with Jennifer.

Jennifer has such a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Michigan

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Mary Jo Larson
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Lisa B Zimmer
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Heidi A. Lyon
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Justin W. Stemple
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Jennifer Watkins
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Members

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Heidi Lyon

Head of Department

Jennifer Watkins

Justin Stemple

Karen Freinauer

Kathryn DeVillez

Kent Sparks

Lisa Zimmer

Norbert Kugele

Paula Cosgrove

Stephanie Grant

Vernon Saper

Industries

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