Gilbert C. Van Loon

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Ridgeland, Mississippi

39+ years experience

Butler Snow LLP

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

601-948-5711

https://www.butlersnow.com/professionals/gilbert-vanloon

Renaissance at Colony Park, Suite 1400, 1020 Highland Colony Parkway, P.O. Box 6010, Ridgeland, MS 39157

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Bio

Gilbert has represented clients in in all aspects of retirement and health and welfare benefit plans – design, administration, compliance, taxation, employee communications, fiduciary responsibility, defense of benefit claims, examinations, ruling applications, correction program filings and merger and acquisition transactions. Gilbert has represented clients in in all aspects of retirement and health and welfare benefit plans – design, administration, compliance, taxation, employee communications, fiduciary responsibility, defense of benefit claims, examinations, ruling applications, correction program filings and merger and acquisition transactions. Gilbert has represented clients in in all aspects of retirement and health and welfare benefit plans – design, administration, compliance, taxation, employee communications, fiduciary responsibility, defense of benefit claims, examinations, ruling applications, correction program filings and merger and acquisition transactions.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Mississippi

State Capital

Jackson

Highest Court

Mississippi Supreme Court

Bar Association

Mississippi Bar

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.

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Jackson, MS (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Jackson, MS (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Jackson, MS (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Jackson, MS (2017)
Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Jackson, MS (2011)
Recognized: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Recognized: Tax Law
Special Focus: ERISA
Special Focus: Executive Compensation
Special Focus: Litigation
Special Focus: Pension, Health and Welfare

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001

Education

University of Florida, LLLM in Taxation, graduated 1986
University of Florida, graduated 1986
University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1985
University of Southern Mississippi, graduated 1981
University of Southern Mississippi, B.S. in Business Admnistration, graduated 1981

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Reviews

Betty Richardson

3 months ago

Experienced and Knowledgeable Advisor

Mr. Van Loon provided excellent guidance on our company's retirement plan compliance. His deep expertise in ERISA and employee benefits was evident in every step of the process, from plan design to communication with employees. The documentation he prepared was thorough and met all regulatory requirements. While his response time was occasionally slower than I'd hoped, especially during busy periods, his advice was always precise and well-considered. His reputation as a top attorney in this field is well-deserved. I highly recommend him for any complex employee benefits matters.