Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
Band 2
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Provided by Jones Walker LLP
Our employee benefits team provides a wide range of representation and advice in connection with the design, preparation, implementation, and administration of the entire spectrum of retirement and savings plans, including:
- Pension
- 401(k)
- 457
- 403(b)
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
- Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plans
- Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERPs)
We prepare and review plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and plan communications; apply for IRS determination letters; assist plan sponsors in correcting plan defects; assist plan sponsors with US Department of Labor and IRS audits; and generally counsel employers on all aspects of plan administration.
Chambers Review
Jones Walker LLP houses a respected group with significant experience in advising on employee benefits and pension plans. The team counsels clients from a broad range of industries, including hospitality and healthcare.
Work Highlights
- Jones Walker represented Maritime Partners in the employee benefit aspects of its acquisition of US Marine Management from Maersk.
Notable Practitioners
Timothy Brechtel is experienced in advising on employee benefits, executive compensation agreements and 401(k) audits.
"Timothy Brechtel is a very fine lawyer."
Kelly Simoneaux is experienced in advising clients on pensions plans as well as the EBEC aspects of M&A transactions. She is particularly sought after by healthcare sector clients.
Alex Glaser is increasingly recognized for advising clients on compensation claims and 401(k) audits, as well as providing compliance advice.
"Alex is a very reputable benefits practitioner."
Ranked Lawyers at
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