Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Gary D. Blachman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Gary D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jurisdiction
Illinois
State Capital
Springfield
Highest Court
Illinois Supreme Court
Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$150-$300
Typical Hourly Range
$250-$450/hr
Fee Model Notes
Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
Stephen Williams
Our company was facing a daunting Department of Labor audit concerning our 401(k) plan administration. We needed counsel who was not only technically proficient in ERISA but could also communicate complex regulations clearly. Gary Blachman was recommended, and his assistance was invaluable. Despite his recent recognition in Best Lawyers for 2024, his deep knowledge, rooted in his decades of experience since graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law, was immediately apparent. He meticulously reviewed our plan documents and historical filings, identifying potential issues we had completely overlooked. Gary guided our internal team through the audit process with a calm, strategic approach, preparing thorough responses and documentation. The outcome was a successful resolution with no penalties assessed. His professionalism and command of employee benefits law turned a stressful situation into a manageable, educational process. I would confidently engage Gary and Akerman LLP again for any benefits-related legal matter.