Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 2
About
Provided by Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
SGR’s Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and ERISA Litigation Practice has the depth, experience and vision to assist clients with all their needs relating to benefits, compensation and other rewards for their entire workforces.
The practice group routinely provides legal assistance to a wide range of clients, including Fortune 50, 100 and 500 and other public companies; private companies; multi-national companies; hospitals, churches, universities and other tax-exempt entities; compensation and fiduciary committees, and boards of trustees of multiemployer plans. Our clients reflect a diverse mix of industries.
The attorneys in the Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, and ERISA Litigation Practice assist their clients in every aspect of employee benefits and executive compensation, including day-to-day consulting via telephone and e-mail; designing benefit plans and policies and drafting plan documents; assisting with all aspects of plan operations and corrections; providing training to fiduciary committees and benefit teams; performing vendor searches; and helping clients resolve conflicts through negotiations, claims procedures and litigation.
Chambers Review
Smith, Gambrell & Russell houses a broad practice handling all aspects of employee benefit and executive compensation. The firm assists clients with plan design and operation, in addition to matters such as ERISA litigation. Its client base includes tax-exempt entities and multinational corporations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have used the firm for complex matters. The team's depth of knowledge, flexibility and response times are superior."
"We have used the firm for complex matters. The team's depth of knowledge, flexibility and response times are superior."
Notable Practitioners
Don Mazursky cochairs the practice at Smith, Gambrell & Russell. He is a go-to lawyer for issues such as the design of 401(k) plans and executive compensation.
"Don is always able to assist me with any questions that I may have. He is courteous and extremely knowledgeable."
"He has a unique ability to advise on legal requirements and limitations to achieve commercial objectives."
"Don is very knowledgeable and ensures that your questions are answered and that you fully understand the background."
Randall Constantine is highly regarded for his work on various benefits and leave-related issues for publicly and nonpublicly traded companies. He frequently assists with benefit negotiations, as well as the evaluation and implementation of plans.
"Randall has been a valuable adviser, counselor and mentor to me. His breadth and depth of knowledge on a wide variety of topics is impressive."
Teri King is noted for her proficiency in benefits-related compliance matters. She regularly assists with the design, administration and operation of retirement and welfare plans.
"Teri is exceptional at understanding the intricacies of compliance issues."
"Teri is a very trusted partner for our company. She is always responsive, looks out for us and provides sound advice."
"She brings added expertise to the firm's offering."
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