Helms & Greene Employment Benefits

Consulting Services

Completion of government reports and forms
Drafting of summary plan descriptions and other employee communications
Consultation on financial and design issues
Vendor selection and negotiation
Outsource reviewing of qualified domestic relations orders and qualified medical child support orders
Handling of disclosure requests
Preparation of election forms, tax notices and disclosure materials
COBRA and Health Care Portability Act support

Legal and Litigation Services

Drafting of plan and trust documents, amendments and other legal instruments
Representation of taxpayers before the IRS, DOL, and PBGC
Representation before federal courts in ERISA governed matters.
Representation before state courts in employee benefit related matters.
Representation in arbitrations and mediations.
Providing legal opinions on the sufficiency of documents
Providing legal opinions and advice on issues arising in plan administration
Advising plan administrators on approval/disapproval of claims, claims reviews and court orders
Advising employers on tax considerations of plan designs
Advising employers and administrators on fiduciary liability issues
Advising employers regarding discrimination issues arising under benefit programs
Providing opinions to auditors
Due diligence reviews of benefit programs
Negotiation and settlement of claims against plans and employers
Advising regarding employment and excise taxes (including FICA/FUTA)

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