Jackson Lewis P.C.

Jackson Lewis P.C.'s comprehensive ERISA litigation practice stands out for its defense of high-value private pension plans. The group showcases deep knowledge of complex 401(k) plan fees, prohibited transactions, plan forfeiture, and stable value fund litigation. The department is also operating at the forefront of tobacco surcharge cases. The department fields a deep bench of talent that includes a duo from New Orleans, consisting of Howard Shapiro and René Thorne. Shapiro plays a central role in significant cases involving 401(k) Plans and 403(b) Plans, regularly defending against breach of fiduciary duty and prohibited transactions claims. Thorne is well-versed in the full range of ERISA class actions and is a go-to for employers, plans, plan fiduciaries, third-party administrators, and trustees. Typical engagements for New Orleans-based Lindsey H. Chopin include litigation surrounding tobacco surcharge, as well as excessive recordkeeping and administration fees. Stacey C.S. Cerrone litigates a wide array of class action claims filed against public and private single-employer and multi-employer ERISA plans.