Employee Benefits & Retirement

Michael E. Lloyd is one of the founding partners of Williams Coulson and the head of its Employee Benefits & Retirement Department which concentrates on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and retirement and tax planning for employers and individuals.  Mr. Lloyd is highly regarded as a national expert on retirement planning matters.

Working closely with senior management, compensation committees and accountants on unique compensation and incentive issues, our attorneys have significant experience in a wide range of employee benefits and compensation matters.  These include all facets of: employee option and stock purchase programs designed for employees, qualified retirement plans, bonus programs, deferred compensation plans, severance and golden parachute arrangements and fringe benefits.

Executive Compensation

Our practice encompasses the entire spectrum of executive compensation matters for clients ranging in size from start-up companies to established Fortune 500 companies.  The group’s practice covers...Read More

Qualified & Non-Qualified Retirement Planning

Williams Coulson assists in the design and drafting of qualified retirement plans for small and large employers.  Our experience includes drafting profit sharing plans, 401(K) and Roth 401(K)s, money purchase plans, and...Read More

Welfare Benefit Planning

Williams Coulson assists in the design and drafting of welfare benefit programs such as cafeteria plans, VEBAs, and multiple employer welfare plans.

ERISA Litigation

Williams Coulson serves as an expert witness in matters of ERISA and tax litigation.

IRS Controversies

At Williams Coulson, we represent many clients before the IRS and DOL with regard to audits and voluntary submissions (EPCRS).