Atty. David N. Levine

Atty. David N. Levine

David Levine is co-chair of the firm’s employer-focused practice. He advises plan sponsors, advisors, and other service providers on a wide range of employee benefits matters, from retirement and executive compensation to health and welfare plan matters.

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About David N. Levine at a glance

David N. Levine is a employment attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Groom Law Group Chartered. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • David Levine is co-chair of the firm’s employer-focused practice
  • He advises plan sponsors, advisors, and other service providers on a wide range of employee benefits matters, from retirement and executive compensation to health and welfare plan matters
  • David advises on the design and redesign of complex retirement, executive, and health and welfare plans
  • ongoing, day-to-day counseling of plan sponsors
  • in-depth compliance reviews of corporate and governmental benefit programs
  • alternative products and assets, including venture capital, private equity, and cryptocurrency, for IRA, HSAs, and 401(k) plan service providers
  • products and compliance for retirement and health service providers, and representation of tax-exempt organizations with respect to issues involving corporate governance, executive compensation, and unrelated business income tax liability
  • David was previously the Chair of the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (2011-2013) and is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association and serves in a number of leadership roles in the American Bar Association Tax Section’s Employee Benefits Committee
  • David regularly speaks on plan design, fiduciary governance, and legislative issues and contributes a recurring column to NAPA Net — The Magazine
  • He is recognized in the Chambers USA guide for Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Practice Areas Explained

David N. Levine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David N. Levine handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David N. Levine

Where is David N. Levine's law office located?
David N. Levine's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Groom Law Group Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David N. Levine handle?
David N. Levine focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did David N. Levine go to law school?
David N. Levine earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
How can I contact David N. Levine for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David N. Levine received?
David N. Levine's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1999

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

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