James Fleckner
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : ERISA Litigation
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(617) 570-1153Share profile
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About
Provided by James Fleckner
Practice Areas
Jamie Fleckner is a partner at Goodwin, and is chair of its ERISA Litigation practice. Jamie represents providers and plan sponsors in class actions, appeals, regulatory investigations, bet-the-firm litigation as well as arbitrations regarding the discharge of ERISA duties. He is currently representing some of the country’s largest companies in ERISA litigation, and a wide range of other ERISA litigation challenging the discharge of fiduciary obligations.
Jamie regularly litigates class and derivative actions under ERISA, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related federal and state laws. His practice also focuses on regulatory investigations and governmental proceedings, and has represented clients before the US Department of Labor, Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and state authorities.
Personal
JD, University of Connecticut School of Law 1998 (magna cum laude); BA, Trinity College (Hartford) 1991
Chambers Review
USA
James Fleckner excels in the representation of plan sponsors and investment managers in ERISA class actions, and is particularly active in disputes involving excessive fees and proprietary funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is a recognized expert for ERISA."
"James is among the top ERISA litigators. He is a creative, quick on his feet and excellent in oral and written arguments."
"He understands litigation strategy. He is very good in court and on paper."
"He is a recognized expert for ERISA."
"James is among the top ERISA litigators. He is a creative, quick on his feet and excellent in oral and written arguments."
"He understands litigation strategy. He is very good in court and on paper."