David R Godofsky
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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About
Provided by David R Godofsky
Practice Areas
David has a multidisciplinary practice integrating his experience as an actuary and consultant into his legal practice. His engagements include litigation, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance involving employee benefits and actuarial science. He has defended six of the recently filed actuarial equivalence class actions (one of which was dismissed with prejudice, and one of which was settled following defeat of class certification, with three additional settlements and one is ongoing). He has defended several actuarial malpractice cases, and also has an active practice defending actuaries under investigation by the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline.
Professional Memberships
Fellow, Society of Actuaries and former vice chairman of its Education & Examination Committee; Enrolled Actuary; chair of Task Force of the Actuarial Standards Board; former director of Conference of Consulting Actuaries; American Academy of Actuaries; Program Committee member of the Enrolled Actuaries Conference.
Education
University of Virginia
J.D.
1982
College of Insurance
B.S.
1979
Chambers Review
USA
David Godofsky frequently handles contentious matters involving benefit plans and also advises clients on actuarial issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David is an expert in ERISA matters. He is practical and creative."
"David breaks down the legal language so you can understand him."
"His ability to navigate the complex and explain it is exceptional."
"David is an expert in ERISA matters. He is practical and creative."
"David breaks down the legal language so you can understand him."
"His ability to navigate the complex and explain it is exceptional."