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Allen Matkins attorneys have successfully represented many employers in matters pending before the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor, including audits by these agencies and ruling requests initiated on behalf of our clients.

In addition, we provide substantive guidance to clients faced with litigation arising out of employee benefit plans.

"Deep expertise in employment law issues. A full-service firm in that respect. They provide great counsel."

- Chambers USA

EXPERIENCE

  • Plan Sponsors. Represented plan sponsors in obtaining favorable "no action" letters subject to targeted and random audits by IRS and Department of Labor.
  • Retirement Plan Provider. Represented a retirement plan provider in obtaining an order of dismissal with prejudice based on ERISA preemption.
  • Retailer. Represented large retailer in a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service where the initial IRS demand was $1 million of delinquent contributions and interest. The settlement was $5,000.
  • Retirement Plan. Represented a retirement plan in negotiating a 75% reduction in the record keeping fee of $200 million.
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