Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Stuart C. Harris
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Stuart Harris counsels clients on a wide range of employee benefits issues, including the design and administration of qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, executive compensation programs, and health/welfare plans. Areas of particular expertise include 401(k) plans, ESOPs, and stock option plans, as well as group health and cafeteria plans. Stuart's work includes advice on the tax and ERISA implications (including COBRA rules) of all types of employee benefit programs.
Overview
- Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1986
- Brigham Young University, BA
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1986
- Brigham Young University, BA
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Portland, OR (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
- ERISA
- ESOPS
- Executive Compensation
- Fiduciary Responsibility
- Government Plans
- Pension, Health and Welfare
- Qualified Plans
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