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Teri advises in-house counsel and human resources and benefits personnel on qualified and nonqualified retirement plans as well as executive compensation.. She provides practical guidance to clients on how best to comply with the complex legal issues and challenges that fall within the framework of employee benefits laws, such as:. For nearly 15 years, Teri has proactively helped clients solve and prevent problems before they occur.. Teri is a member of the State Bar of Georgia.

Patrick DiCarlo has over 24 years of experience counseling ERISA plan sponsors and fiduciaries on regulatory compliance issues and litigating disputes. Mr. DiCarlo has counseled and represented some of America’s largest employers regarding fiduciary and prohibited transaction concerns, service provider fees, investments in employer securities, the prudence of particular investments and investment policies, executive compensation disputes, disclosure issues and challenges to benefit claim review procedures and decisions. His practice has focused on counseling plans and financial service providers regarding fiduciary issues, prohibited transactions, fee disclosure, designing benefit claim procedures and litigating benefit disputes of all types. He also advises plan fiduciaries and service providers on fiduciary and prohibited transaction concerns with respect to investments by benefit plan investors in various investment funds.. Mr. DiCarlo is currently recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as a leading individual in the ERISA Litigation category. He has also been listed in the 2017-2018 editions of The Best Lawyers in America©. He received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1994, and his B.A. from the University of Georgia in 1991. He is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubel. He is admitted to practice in Georgia and in federal courts throughout the country.

Nancy B. Pridgen, Esq., a founding member of Pridgen Bassett Law, LLC, specializes in ERISA disputes and employment litigation in federal courts. She has extensive experience handling a wide range of employment law matters, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour disputes, and employee benefits claims. Nancy also provides strategic guidance to businesses, executives, and employees during employment transitions, assisting with severance negotiations and drafting employment agreements. Her practice is dedicated to serving both employers and employees with practical and effective solutions.. Nancy’s expertise in ERISA litigation is nationally recognized, having litigated numerous benefits claims and fiduciary cases across the country. She honed her skills at Alston & Bird, where she managed complex class actions and pension disputes. A frequent speaker and writer on ERISA and employment law, Nancy has also served as an officer in the Georgia State Bar Employee Benefits Section. Her broader litigation experience includes commercial, securities, insurance, and constitutional law.. When not advocating for her clients, Nancy enjoys spending time with her husband and four adult children. She loves traveling, family gatherings, and SEC football (WAR EAGLE!). Nancy is also committed to community service, handling pro bono adoptions and other charitable legal work.

Ms. Moran is an associate in the Employee Benefits Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Her practice is comprised of all aspects of executive compensation and qualified pension and welfare benefit plan legal work.

Mr. Warncke received his Bachelor of Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, at Georgia State University in 1988.  He received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, Cum Laude, in 1991.  While in law school, Mr. Warncke was selected as one of three students to represent UGA in the American College of Trial Lawyers National Moot Court Competition.  The three member team took second place  nationwide in brief writing.  The team also advanced to the quarter finals in the national oral argument competition in New York City.. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Warncke began working as an associate at Dietrick, Evans, Scholz & Williams, and became partner on January 1, 1998.  In 2011, Mr. Warncke became a name partner in Evans, Scholz, Williams & Warncke, LLC.. Mr. Warncke has developed a niche representing insurance policyholders in claims involving long term disability, life insurance, and health insurance arenas.  He has handled hundreds of claims under both federal ERISA law and under Georgia state bad faith insurance law.   He is frequently invited to lecture and write professionally in his field of expertise, and is routinely associated by other attorneys to assist them in this highly complex legal environment.. Mr. Warncke’s practice also includes handling serious personal injury claims arising from work-related accidents, automobile collisions, and tractor trailer collisions.

Lorna advises businesses with employee benefits needs on ERISA and employment litigation and litigation avoidance.. Lorna’s practice includes:. ERISA and employment litigation and litigation avoidance is intellectually challenging, and incorporates a wide variety of subject areas, including federal, regulatory and state law. Lorna uses her skills, and tools of litigation and litigation avoidance, to help clients achieve business objectives. She has represented employers in state and federal district and appellate courts.. Lorna is a member of the American Bar Association, Atlanta Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers.

Leslie brings over 20 years of experience in employment and ERISA law, offering creative and personalized representation to clients across a wide range of matters. She has successfully represented sponsors and fiduciaries of employee benefit plans in complex litigation, including fiduciary breach claims and employer stock disputes in 401(k) plans, in courts nationwide. Leslie also provides strategic counsel on regulatory matters, governmental investigations, and executive compensation agreements, ensuring her clients are well-prepared for any challenge.. Known for her empathetic and practical approach, Leslie has guided countless clients through employment transitions with ease. She excels at evaluating matters holistically and negotiating solutions that work for all parties involved. Her focus on early dispute resolution helps clients achieve their goals efficiently and discreetly, saving time and resources.. Beyond her legal career, Leslie is a dedicated single mother to her two sons and their puppies. She enjoys watching her boys play baseball, walking the dogs, and hosting lively gatherings for family and friends. Leslie is also deeply committed to community service, advocating for victims of child trafficking and representing children in the juvenile justice system, reflecting her passion for making a positive impact both professionally and personally.

Leah Morgan Singleton’s practice focuses on employee benefits and executive compensation. She counsels clients on ERISA, tax, labor, and fiduciary law as it relates to defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, executive compensation, health and welfare plans, stock option plans and other types of employment compensation. She frequently advises clients with respect to compliance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code for deferred compensation, including stock option plans, performance pay, employment agreements, change in control agreements and severance plans.. In addition, she works regularly with tax-exempt organizations to provide retirement and compensation to employees through plans under Sections 403(b) and 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. She also counsels clients on health care regulatory issues, including HIPAA.

Kelly provides practical guidance to benefits and human resources personnel and in-house counsel on the technical aspects of health and welfare plans. This includes:. Kelly ensures clients are kept abreast of the changes of employee benefits law. She guides clients through the complicated issues that dominate the news cycle; for example, Health Care Reform, HIPAA and DOMA.. Kelly is a member of the Florida Bar and the State Bar of Georgia.

Jared provides practical guidance to in-house counsel and human resources and benefits personnel on the technical aspects of retirement and health and welfare plans. This guidance includes:. Employee benefits is a practice that, due to its complexity, often requires a team-focused approach. Jared combines his skills with the experience of his colleagues to help clients efficiently solve their most complicated problems in a practical manner.

Ilene Ferenczy is an employee benefits attorney practicing in California and Georgia for 17+years. A member of the benefits community since 1977, Ms. Ferenczy has also been a consultant and TPA for retirement plans. She represents clients in all areas of employee benefits, including IRS and DOL audits, plan documentation, compliance reviews and corrections, benefits in M&A situations, and plan design. She is a nationally known speaker and the author of 5 books on benefits issues.

I help companies hire and retain top talent using carefully-crafted ERISA/tax-qualified employee benefit plans and executive compensation plans.  I also help companies resolve different compliance issues in their employee benefit plans before the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor.  Finally, I help companies resolve independent contractor issues before the IRS, U.S. Department of Labor, and the Georgia Department of Labor.

I am the founding principal of Hall Benefits Law (HBL), an employee benefits law firm specializing in retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, and executive compensation legal services.  HBL also assists companies with health care reform, fiduciary liability issues, and qualified domestic relations orders. The mission of HBL is to provide comprehensive employee benefits and executive compensation services that exceed client expectations and are affordable.. Prior to founding HBL, I practiced ERISA law for more than six years with two of Atlanta's largest law firms.  I earned my Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2006, and a Master of Laws in Taxation, with distinction, from Georgetown University Law Center in 2007. I earned a Master of Science in International Development from the University of Bath in 2001 and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics, magna cum laude, in 2000 from Birmingham-Southern College.

Before founding Mazursky Constantine in 1992, Don headed the Employee Benefits Department of a major Atlanta law firm. His practice encompasses most areas of employee benefits and executive compensation with a particular focus on:. Don graduated with highest academic achievement in his class from Emory University and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center, where he served on the Editorial Board of The Tax Lawyer. Don has been named a “Georgia Super Lawyer” by his peers in the Employee Benefits/ERISA practice areas.. Don is a member of the Southern Employee Benefits Conference. He has served as a member of the Atlanta Bar Association Tax Section Board of Directors.

Andrew advises benefits and human resources personnel on matters pertaining to executive compensation and employee benefits including issues arising under the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, COBRA, ADEA, USERRA, FMLA, and various state and federal laws. This often includes:. Employee benefits law is complicated and ever evolving. Andrew is always seeking new solutions to clients’ intricate benefits and compensation issues. Working with the complexities of the tax code is a good fit for his engineering background and skills.. Andrew is a registered IRS Tax Preparer, a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Supreme Court of Georgia and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Alden advises in-house counsel and human resources and benefits personnel on compliance matters related to retirement plans and health and welfare plans.. Alden’s practice includes:. Compliance is an important function in employee benefits law, as it is vital for the success of all businesses. Alden’s detail oriented nature, and appreciation for the intricacies of the tax code and ERISA, allows her to creatively solve problems for clients often before they occur.. Alden is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia.