Timothy J. Stanton

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

31+ years experience

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

312-558-1220

https://ogletree.com/people/timothy-j-stanton/

155 North Wacker Drive, Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60606

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Bio

Tim Stanton is an energetic advocate for and trusted advisor to inside counsel and benefits and HR executives. His clients include: retailers and wholesalers; insurance, banking and financial services firms; and food companies and manufacturers, as well as colleges and universities. Tim actively counsels clients on the roller coaster ride that is national health care reform, as well as on ERISA fiduciary duties, health information privacy and security, retiree medical age discrimination, and consumer-directed health plans. Frequently, Tim is called on to negotiate complex services agreements. Years spent as a newspaper and magazine reporter and editor prior to beginning his law practice in 1996 helped Tim develop communication skills that serve him well in working with colleagues and clients as well as adversaries. A proud father of three and husband of one (Mimi), Tim lives in Elmhurst, Ill.

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Editor at Large, Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, 1994

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

Loyola University Chicago, J.D., graduated 1994

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Reviews

Mary Jackson

2 weeks ago

Trusted Advisor for Complex ERISA and Benefits Matters

Tim Stanton provided exceptional counsel during a complex merger of our employee benefits plans. His deep, 30+ years of experience in ERISA law and his understanding of the financial services sector were immediately apparent. He navigated intricate compliance issues with precision and was a true strategic partner to our HR leadership. While his billing rates reflect his expertise, the value delivered was clear. Communication was generally excellent, though there were a few instances where a quicker initial email response would have eased our internal timelines. I highly recommend him for any serious benefits or HR executive facing sophisticated legal challenges.