Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
C. John Wentzell, Jr.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Wentzell practices in the areas of employee benefits law, ERISA and taxation. Mr. Wentzell represents clients in the areas of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, ERISA, fringe benefits, and compliance with other federal laws relating to employee benefits matters.
Mr. Wentzell assists clients in designing and drafting plans, advises clients regarding the legal requirements for operating and administering plans, and prepares and submits filings to the Internal Revenue Service.
Mr. Wentzell graduated from the University of Georgia in 2000 with a degree in Finance. He received his J.D. in 2003 from the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, Mr. Wentzell served as a member of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal. In 2004, Mr. Wentzell graduated from the New York University School of Law with an LL.M. in Taxation. He is a frequent speaker to professional groups on employee benefit matters.
Mr. Wentzell assists clients in designing and drafting plans, advises clients regarding the legal requirements for operating and administering plans, and prepares and submits filings to the Internal Revenue Service.
Mr. Wentzell graduated from the University of Georgia in 2000 with a degree in Finance. He received his J.D. in 2003 from the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, Mr. Wentzell served as a member of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal. In 2004, Mr. Wentzell graduated from the New York University School of Law with an LL.M. in Taxation. He is a frequent speaker to professional groups on employee benefit matters.
Overview
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2003
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2003
- New York University, LL.M, graduated 2004
- University of Georgia, BBA, graduated 2000
- South Carolina, South Carolina Bar
- American Bar Association - Member
- Greenville County Bar Association - Member
- South Carolina Bar Association - Member
- South Carolina, South Carolina Bar
- American Bar Association - Member
- Greenville County Bar Association - Member
- South Carolina Bar Association - Member
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2003
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2003
- New York University, LL.M, graduated 2004
- University of Georgia, BBA, graduated 2000
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Greenville (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
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