PRACTICE

Life Health Disability & ERISA

Overview

The Pierson Ferdinand Life Health Disability & ERISA team (LHDE) boasts over 30 years of experience guiding employers, insurers, fraternal benefits societies, and benefit plan stakeholders through complex legal issues.

Experience

Our LHDE practice includes:

  • Dispute Resolution: Individual and employer-sponsored benefits (life, health, disability, pension) under state law and ERISA.

  • Fraud & Compliance: Prosecuting fraud (including STOLI), defending against market conduct claims, and advising on regulatory compliance throughout the country.

  • Employment & Contracts: Resolving employment and agency contract disputes within the industry.

  • Litigation: Litigating claims in arbitration and court concerning life contracts and ERISA defense relative to employer group benefits plans.

Our team also actively contributes to the industry's advancement through dedicated participation and leadership roles in organizations like DRI, ICA, AFBC, and ACLI.

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