Mike Beaver
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
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Band 2
About
Provided by Mike Beaver
Practice Areas
Mike works with clients to achieve optimal resolution of employment, insurance, and benefit plan disputes, and to develop practical preventive strategies. Mike’s employee benefits experience includes cases brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), involving pension and welfare benefit claims, insured life, health and disability claims, fiduciary issues, independent contractor status, and class actions. He has led the defense of cases in federal courts throughout the United States, as well appeals in several federal circuits. He has also been involved in extensive non-ERISA benefits and insurance litigation in the state courts. Mike leads a team of Holland & Hart lawyers who litigate employee benefit issues, resulting in dozens of trial court and appellate decisions which have helped shape controlling law.
Professional Memberships
American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, Fellow; American Bar Foundation, Fellow; ABA/TIPS, Fellow
Personal
J.D. University of Denver; B.S.B.A. University of Colorado
Chambers Review
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Mike Beaver is recognized for his experience handling a range of litigation brought against employers and insurers, particularly for claims relating to ERISA.