LAWYER PROFILE

John A. Nixon

USA 2026

Duane Morris LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Pennsylvania

7 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

John A. Nixon serves as a member of the firm’s governing Partner’s Board. Mr. Nixon practices in the area of employee benefits and executive compensation. He represents executives, public and private companies, and non-profits in a range of matters including executive employment, compensation and separation negotiations; management team transitions in M&A transactions, federal tax compliance for retirement, deferred compensation and equity plans; and fiduciary compliance under ERISA and state laws.

Professional Memberships

National Association of Public Pension Attorneys; Executive Leadership Council; Columbia University School of Professional Studies – Executive in Residence; Philadelphia Bar Association; National Association of Corporate Directors.

Personal

University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1988; The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1985

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Pennsylvania

Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Nixon is recommended for his handling of an array of complex and high-value employment and ERISA-related matters. His specialties include pension plans and executive employment arrangements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He provides technical expertise, practical guidance and fast responses. He makes the complicated easier to understand.
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