Groom Law Group, Chartered maintains its market-leading position, bolstered by a large team of specialists and offering particular expertise in ERISA class actions. The Washington DC-based group is notable for defending a number of major companies and has successfully diversified its client portfolio beyond the financial services sector to represent some of the country’s main health insurances. They also continue to advise on ESOP-related lawsuits, class action litigation relating to COBRA notices, and investigations involving the Affordable Care Act and Mental Health Parity Act. With a balanced litigation and advisory practice, Lars Golumbic co-chairs the litigation practice group alongside experienced litigator William Delany. Michael Prame combines his actuarial expertise and trial experience to advise clients on defined benefit plans and financial issues brought by the PBGC. Sean Abouchedid is notable for advising major retailers, television providers and healthcare systems, whereas Sarah Adams focuses on class actions, ESOP litigation and DOL investigations. Edward Meehan is an expert in complex commercial litigation, government investigations, and class actions. Mark Nielsen serves on the firm’s executive committee and works on the full gamut of litigation before state and federal courts. Samuel Levin and Andrew Salek-Raham are other key names in the firm.
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Key clients

  • Astara Capital Partners
  • Carpenters of Western Washington Board of Trustees
  • FM Global
  • Howard University
  • Intuit, Inc.
  • Nebraska Methodist Health System
  • New York City Employees’ Retirement System
  • Sheet Metal Workers of Northern California Pension Plan
  • Zander Insurance
  • Aetna Life Insurance Company

Lawyers

Hall of fame

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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Lars Golumbic; William Delany

Other key lawyers

Michael Prame; Sean Abouchedid; Sarah Adams; Edward Meehan; Mark Nielsen; Samuel Levin; Andrew Salek-Raham