Jeremy P. Blumenfeld represents defendants on a range of employee benefit litigation matters, including numerous Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class actions. Co-chair of the firm’s ERISA litigation practice, Jeremy’s experience includes defending class action claims challenging the administration of 401(k) savings plans, stock drop litigation involving 401(k) savings plans, cash balance and other defined benefit plans, and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and traditional severance pay plans. He also advises clients on litigation and risk avoidance.
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Jeremy is a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of ERISA and plans an excellent defense strategy.
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Jeremy is extremely knowledgeable and always accessible and willing to assist.
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Jeremy has been phenomenal to work with. He is sharp and skilled.
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Extended Profile
Plan sponsors and fiduciaries approach Jeremy for representation in defending against lawsuits challenging plan investments, plan design, alleging misrepresentations, and other benefit disputes. His approach and analysis in handling complex class actions on behalf of his clients earned him national recognition in Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.
Colleagues have dubbed him a thought leader for his client-centric approach in challenging ESOPs, defined benefits plans, cash balance plan design, disclosure, and the legal challenges presented by “whipsaw” claims. He often speaks to a variety of audiences on employee benefits topics and ERISA litigation.
学歴
1994年 University of Pennsylvania (B.S.E.)
1997年 University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D.)
弁護士登録
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
US Supreme Court
US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
US District Court for the District of New Jersey
US District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
US Courts of Appeals for the First Second Third Sixth and Seventh Circuits
受賞・所属
Best of the Bar, Employment Litigation, Philadelphia Business Journal (2023)
MVP, Benefits, Law360 (2023)
Client Service All-Star, BTI Consulting Group (2022)
Band 1, ERISA Litigation, Nationwide, Chambers USA (2022–2024)
Ranked, ERISA Litigation, Nationwide, Chambers USA (2014–2021)
Leading Lawyer, Labor and employment: ERISA litigation, The Legal 500 US (2017–2024)
Recommended, Labor and employment: ERISA litigation, The Legal 500 US (2008, 2014–2016)
Member, Practice Group of the Year, Employment, Law360 (2017, 2019)