Atty. Ian A. Herbert

Atty. Ian A. Herbert

Ian A. Herbert focuses his practice on all areas of employee benefits law.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Ian A. Herbert at a glance

Ian A. Herbert is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985) and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Washington University in St. Louis (A.B. Wharton, 1982). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ian A. Herbert focuses his practice on all areas of employee benefits law
  • He has counseled clients on all aspects of the establishment and administration of pension and profit sharing plans, ESOPs, non-qualified deferred and executive compensation programs, equity and similar compensation plans, welfare benefit plans, cafeteria plans and VEBAs
  • In addition, he has wide-ranging experience in performing compliance reviews of qualified plan operations and assisting clients in correcting qualification and other compliance defects
  • Concentrations •Employee benefits •Executive compensation •ERISA •Retirement Plans •Incentive Compensation Arrangements •Health & Welfare Benefit Plans •Tax Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, 2013-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Labor and Employment - Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, and Retirement Plans - Design, 2019 and 2023-2025 •Labor and Employment - Employee Health and Retirement Plans, 2017 •Labor and Employment - Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, 2014

Practice Areas Explained

Ian A. Herbert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian A. Herbert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Ian A. Herbert

Where is Ian A. Herbert's law office located?
Ian A. Herbert's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Greenberg Traurig Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ian A. Herbert handle?
Ian A. Herbert focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Ian A. Herbert practiced law?
Ian A. Herbert has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Ian A. Herbert go to law school?
Ian A. Herbert earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B. Wharton, 1982).
How can I contact Ian A. Herbert for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1985
A.B. Wharton
Washington University in St. Louis
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000

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