Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Scott Price is a partner in the Firm’s Executive Compensation Practice Group. Scott has extensive experience handling a wide range of executive compensation matters in complex business transactions, including domestic and international mergers, leveraged buyouts and other acquisitions. In addition, Scott has represented numerous high profile executives and management teams in negotiating employment and incentive arrangements. Scott’s practice includes structuring and implementing ...
Steven J. Friedman advises employers on a variety of aspects of employee benefits law, including: The structuring and implementation of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans Welfare and fringe benefits programs Early retirement programs Severance plans He also has extensive experience counseling employers on Employee Retirement Income Security Act and tax compliance issues related to employee benefits plans, dealing with the governmental agencies that regulate such plans and construing...
David M. Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. David M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephen Ferszt guides businesses and high-net-worth individuals through the complexities of employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation issues. He also advises on tax, estate and family and business succession planning. Steve chairs Olshan’s Employee Benefits Practice and is a member of the Employment and Tax & Personal Planning Practices . With a nuanced understanding of ERISA and employee benefits matters, Steve advises on the design, implementation and administration of q...
Mark L. Stulmaker practices in the areas of employee benefits and taxation, serving as counsel to trustees of public and private pension and health and welfare benefit plans as well as to closely held businesses. He is also involved in estate planning and administration, especially in connection with charitable trusts, foundations, and large retirement plan distributions. Practice Areas Employee Benefits Tax Resources Mark Stulmaker is distinguished by the depth of his experience and knowledg...
Domnick Bozzetti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Domnick, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Domnick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group. He joined the Firm in 1998. John advises a variety of clients — publicly and closely held corporations, partnerships, governmental entities, tax-exempt foundations and sole proprietorships — concerning all aspects of employee benefits matters. These matters include representation involving the structuring, drafting, operation, amendment and termination of qualified and non-qualified pension, profit-s...
Brian Goldstein focuses his practice in the areas of executive compensation, employee benefits, and ERISA fiduciary counseling. He is a founding member of the firm’s ESOP class action practice. For over 30 years, Brian has assisted clients with the design and implementation of all types of pension, profit sharing, 401(k), employee stock ownership, stock-based compensation, nonqualified deferred compensation and tax-sheltered annuity plans. His practice has a particular concentration on ...
Ian L. Levin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Ian L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gabrielle Fox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Gabrielle, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gabrielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John J. Battaglia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. John J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kevin R. Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Kevin R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Precious E. Nwankwo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Precious E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Precious E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anastasia S. Gellman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Anastasia S., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anastasia S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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