Why Choose Groom Law Group?
Most large law firms have a benefits practice; Groom is a benefits firm. That distinction matters. When the IRS, DOL, PBGC, or HHS issues a guidance package that reshapes how 401(k) plans, health plans, or executive compensation arrangements work, Groom partners are often the people Treasury asks for input — and the people large employers, insurers, and recordkeepers call the next morning. If you run a benefits plan, work in a benefits-related business, or face an ERISA class action, this is the firm at the top of the short list. Fees are BigLaw level, but for ERISA work the depth justifies it.
Situations They Handle
What You'll Pay
Groom is an institutional-client firm. Engagements are hourly with senior partner rates in the $1,000–$1,500/hour range and project-scoped retainers for ongoing plan compliance work. Many engagements run multi-year for plan sponsors, recordkeepers, and insurers needing dependable ERISA counsel.
Key Attorneys
Joel Wood
Mark C. Nielsen
Health Law Team
What Clients Say
"When the DOL came knocking on our 401(k), Groom led us through the audit and out the other side without enforcement. They know the regulators because they helped write the rules."
"They are the gold standard for ERISA. We've used them on plan launches, prohibited transaction issues, and litigation. They don't get rattled."
"For complex fiduciary questions involving alternative investments, Groom's analysis is the most rigorous in the market. We routinely send our hardest questions to them."
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Whether you're a plan sponsor, fiduciary, recordkeeper, insurer, or service provider, describe your benefits challenge and the team will route it to the right principal.
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Main Office
1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006
Across from the Old Executive Office Building
Recognition
- ✓ Legal 500 Tier 1 — Employee Benefits
- ✓ Best Lawyers — ERISA & Tax
- ✓ Chambers USA — Employee Benefits
- ✓ U.S. News Best Law Firms