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Paul Friedman

White Plains,NY

Summary

Accomplished ERISA litigator for the last 50 years in federal district courts, federal bankruptcy courts, and state courts nationwide on behalf of both employers and ERISA funds in all aspects of ERISA litigation. Mentored many associates who became partners in large law firms. Authored many articles on various aspects of ERISA litigation. Defended actions brought by the Department of Labor and on occasions worked with them. Represented trustees in defense of fiduciary breach claims.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Jackson Lewis
White Plains, NY
05.2014 - 10.2023
  • Specialized in all aspects of complex ERISA litigation.
  • Represented employers in defense of pension claims from multi-employer benefit funds

Partner

Epstein Becker And Green
New York, NY
05.2012 - 04.2014
  • Partner in charge of complex ERISA litigation, both in union and nonunion settings.
  • Specialized in defense of withdrawal liability claims in United States District Courts, bankruptcy courts, and arbitrations.
  • Prepared company strategies to address ERISA claims brought by pension and welfare funds.

Partner

Blank Rome
New York, NY
06.2007 - 05.2011
  • Established ERISA litigation specialty section of firm.
  • Litigated and arbitrated ERISA litigation brought against contributing employers.
  • Established strategies for companies to employ in ERISA cases.
  • Represented employers in health and welfare fund disputes.
  • Defended allegations for liability under various federal statutes including COBRA and HIPPA.

Partner

Epstein Becker And Green
Newark, NJ
06.2004 - 06.2007
  • Developed specialty in defense pf claims brought against companies under ERISA by union funds. nonunion funds, companies, and the Department of Labor.

Education

J.D. -

University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05-1974

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05-1970

Skills

  • Oral debate
  • Document filing
  • Efficient researcher
  • Primary authority research
  • Discovery processes
  • LexisNexis Expertise
  • Dispute arbitration
  • Legal writing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Criminal defense
  • Settlement negotiation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Super Lawyer status in both New York and New Jersey

Timeline

Principal

Jackson Lewis
05.2014 - 10.2023

Partner

Epstein Becker And Green
05.2012 - 04.2014

Partner

Blank Rome
06.2007 - 05.2011

Partner

Epstein Becker And Green
06.2004 - 06.2007

J.D. -

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Rutgers University

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