Labor, Pension & Benefits
Assistance with Managing Pension and Benefit Funds
Compliance - Collection - Litigation
If you are an officer in a labor union or the trustee for a labor pension and benefits fund, the attorneys at Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton can provide experienced legal counsel and, when necessary, effective mediation and litigation. From offices in Southfield, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois, we represent clients throughout the Midwest and across the country.
Labor, Pension and Benefits Attorneys ∙ Contact Us
It is essential for unions to keep a careful accounting of funds provided for member benefits — and to make sure companies are making the required contributions. Our law firm has represented unions and their interests since the 1950s. We have the required experience and commitment.
Multiemployer benefits funds: Our employment lawyers provide comprehensive services for pension, health, apprenticeship, retiree and vacation funds. The funds that serve your member often come from multiple employers. We will work with you to assure that all are in compliance with ERISA, HIPAA and the Internal Revenue Code, and have the appropriate plan documentations.
Collection procedures and litigation: If an employer is out of compliance, our lawyers provide collection and litigation services. We represent multiemployer funds that on a combined basis have in excess of 50,000 participants and assets totaling over several billion dollars. We have collected millions of dollars in unpaid contributions for our clients.
Labor relations legal representation: Our law firm provides experienced representation in labor relations including collective bargaining, counsel to professional associations and non-profit organizations, practice before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), representation elections, collective bargaining, grievances and arbitration.
- ADR Services
- Complex Litigation
- ERISA Litigation and Compliance
- Municipal Pension and Benefits
- Trade and Labor Unions
The attorneys at Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton know, understand and appreciate what it takes to protect your members.
The Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton law firm was founded in 1951. We have real-world experience in business and labor. That experience — plus our legal knowledge — will serve you and your members well.
