Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts L.L.P. combines its trial expertise with its knowledge and experience in ERISA litigation, employee benefits and executive compensation matters to aid fiduciaries of ERISA plans and fiduciaries across the US in a range of matters. The firm has been active in representing clients in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff and class action matters across a variety of services, including breach of fiduciary duty claims, benefit entitlement claims and medical provider claims against employer plans. The firm benefits from its history working with energy companies to undertake ERISA litigation and advisory services for energy companies. In San Francisco, Christopher Rillo is an experienced ERISA litigator focused on all areas of benefits litigation, including benefit issues involving ESOPs, plan fee litigation and retiree health litigation. Houston-based trial lawyer Tina Nguyen focuses on pension and ERISA matters including lease and power purchase agreements. Earl Austin, in Dallas, is a key name, and Scott Nelson, based in Houston, joined the team from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in February 2024.