Top best Employee Benefits Lawyers in ZIP 70802 | 1 available

1 Employee Benefits lawyers are available in ZIP code 70802 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Average rating of these lawyers is 4.1/5 and 60% provide free consultation with average fees of $310 per hour.

Employee Benefits Lawyers Nearby Baton Rouge 70802 (by distance)

Within 10 miles near you

(Baton Rouge Area) 70809 7.2 miles

Active Lawyers

1 - 1

Hourly Fees

$216 - $403

Free Consultations

39% - 80%

Average Rating

3.9 - 4.3 ★


FAQs - Employee Benefits Lawyers in 70802 city Baton Rouge How many Employee Benefits lawyers actively serve residents of Baton Rouge, Louisiana? Approximately 56 licensed attorneys focus on Employee Benefits across Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Most matters are filed through the Louisiana District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Employee Benefits lawyers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? In Baton Rouge, typical rates range from $186-$354 per hour for Employee Benefits. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $4106 and $8188, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Employee Benefits matters usually take in courts near Baton Rouge? Employee Benefits cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana usually take around 3-11 months depending on complexity and the Louisiana District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Employee Benefits cases for people living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? Residents of Baton Rouge typically see Employee Benefits filings handled by the Louisiana District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Employee Benefits? About 55% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Employee Benefits, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.

1 Employee Benefits Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Location: Baton Rouge 70802
Firm: Phelps Dunbar

Karleen Green has a blended labor and employment practice which concentrates on employee benefits and employment matters for both public and private employers, including compliance with federal and state employment laws as well as ERISA, HIPAA, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and COBRA. She represents clients in various industries, including construction, healthcare, public utilities, package and freight delivery, financial services, fueling, gaming, industrial equipment, insurance, real estate, food service, education, and state and local government. Ms. Green handles issues related to plan qualification under the Internal Revenue Code and compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and COBRA. She regularly counsels clients on administration of pension and welfare benefit plans and cafeteria plans as well as plan correction issues. Ms. Green also drafts benefit plans and various plan documents such as summary plan descriptions and plan amendments and reviews prototype plan documents and service agreements. She advises employers on nonqualified deferred compensation matters, employment agreements, and severance arrangements. She handles ERISA litigation involving issues of breach of fiduciary duty and wrongful denial of benefits. Ms. Green has spoken numerous times on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the impact on employer-provided group health coverage and counsels clients on compliance issues.. Ms. Green counsels employers on issues related to Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and state laws related to discrimination and retaliation, wage payment, and noncompetition and defends clients in administrative proceedings and litigation asserting claims under these laws. She frequently counsels clients on the administration of employee benefits during leaves of absence under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, the FMLA, and other federal and state laws. She regularly drafts and reviews employment policies and conducts training sessions on employment laws.

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