Anthony Shelley
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : ERISA Litigation
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202.626.5924Share profile
Band 2
About
Provided by Anthony Shelley
Practice Areas
Litigates employee benefits, health care, and pension issues before federal courts, including litigation involving ERISA and FEHBA.
Career
Defends companies and plans in class actions and individual suits concerning challenges to benefits denials, exclusions from coverage, eligibility, fiduciary duties, and subrogation and reimbursement matters. Deals frequently with issues of federal jurisdiction and the preemption of state law. Represents entities and classes of individuals aggrieved by plan terminations before and against the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Has argued before the US Supreme Court. Served as firm Chair from 2011 – 2017.
Personal
JD, Harvard Law School; BA, Canisius College.
Chambers Review
USA
Anthony Shelley is noted for his proficient handling of ERISA disputes both at trial and appellate levels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tony is a premier practitioner in this area."
"He is a very experienced ERISA litigator."
"Tony is a premier practitioner in this area."
"He is a very experienced ERISA litigator."