Atty. Eric W. Gregory
Mr. Gregory’s practice is focused primarily in the areas of ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation.
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Eric W. Gregory is a employment attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Troy) (2025). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Gregory’s practice is focused primarily in the areas of ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation
- Mr. Gregory advises clients on all aspects of employee benefits including qualified retirement plans, welfare plans, and nonqualified compensation programs
- Mr. Gregory assists clients with plan design, drafting, and implementation of 401(k), profit sharing, 403(b), 457, and defined benefit plans
- Mr. Gregory also provides advice on the design, implementation, and administration of insured and self-insured medical plans, dental plans, life insurance, disability, and cafeteria plans, including pre-tax premium plans, and flexible spending account plans
- Additionally, Mr. Gregory assists clients regarding regulatory compliance with HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act (healthcare reform), COBRA, FMLA, GINA and ADA
- He also assists clients with privacy and security concerns, including the privacy implications of HIPAA and state laws
- Mr. Gregory has advised numerous state and local retirement plans
- He regularly provides strategic advice and analysis on approaches for employers obligated to contribute to multiemployer pension funds to mitigate withdrawal liability risk
- Also, Mr. Gregory assists clients with federal, state and local tax implications of compensation programs and corporate transactions
- In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Gregory is currently a member of the Tax Council of the State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section
- He was previously Chair of the Employee Benefits Committee of the Taxation Section (2017-2019)
- He is also a member of the Oakland County Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Committee, where he previously served as Chair (2016-2017) and Vice Chair (2015-2016)
- Mr. Gregory is a Board Member of Lakeshore Legal Aid, which is the largest non-profit legal aid program in Michigan, providing civil services to low-income families and seniors in 17 counties
- He is a frequent speaker and author on employee benefits and tax issues
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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 Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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