Employee Benefits

Defrees & Fiske attorneys have extensive experience with all aspects of qualified and nonqualified employee benefit plans and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).  We typically provide advice regarding the design, implementation, operation and compliance of an employer’s benefit plans, including:

• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans;
• Defined benefit plans;
• ESOP’s;
• Welfare benefit plans;
• Cafeteria plans and FSA’s;
• VEBA’s; and
• COBRA and HIPAA compliance.

We frequently represent employers regarding all aspects of benefit plan controversies, including ERISA litigation and IRS and Department of Labor plan audits and appeals.  We also provide advice to trustees and third party administrators regarding their roles in an employer’s benefits plan offerings.

The Defrees & Fiske benefits attorneys have extensive experience with nonqualified deferred compensation plans, including equity based incentive plans.  

Defrees & Fiske  benefit lawyers also play an integral role in merger and acquisition transactions and related benefit due diligence issues.

Contact us for assistance with your employee benefit plan.