ERISA Litigation

Holland & Knight's Chambers-recognized ERISA Litigation Team is a nationally recognized leader in complex employee benefits litigation. Representing plan sponsors, trustees, fiduciaries, investment managers, insurers and service providers, our attorneys deliver strategic counsel and vigorous advocacy across all aspects of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and related employee benefits matters. We stay focused on your objectives through collaborative teamwork, responsiveness and close partner attention.

Exceptional Advocacy Across All Forums

Our attorneys are seasoned litigators with deep experience in federal trial and appellate courts, arbitration proceedings and regulatory enforcement actions. We skillfully defend clients in high-stakes class actions and investigations brought by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) involving allegations of fiduciary breaches, prohibited transactions and statutory violations. Our appellate work reflects a strong command of ERISA jurisprudence and a track record of shaping optimal outcomes.

Strategic Risk Management and Proactive Counsel

We go beyond litigation. Our team partners with clients to proactively identify risks, conduct internal audits and develop tailored strategies that mitigate exposure before disputes arise. Whether advising on plan structuring, fiduciary duties, executive compensation or cybersecurity, we deliver practical, forward-looking solutions to companies that align with business goals and regulatory expectations.

Industry-Spanning Experience

Our litigation and advisory work spans a wide range of industries, including financial services, insurance, healthcare and transportation. Our lawyers understand our clients' businesses and the operational realities they face, and we tailor our approach to meet the unique challenges of each sector.

Recognized Excellence

Our attorneys have earned recognition from Chambers USA, The Legal 500 United States, The Best Lawyers in America, Who's Who Legal, Lawdragon and Super Lawyers – a testament to our litigation skills and commitment to excellence and client service. The team includes trial lawyers known for their precision, responsiveness and courtroom prowess.

Collaborative, Efficient, Results-Driven

Clients choose Holland & Knight's ERISA Litigation Team for our attorneys' collaborative mindset, efficient case management and relentless focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We stand alongside you to bring clarity to complex litigation and confidence to every step of the process.