The law firm of McLane Middleton is pleased to announce that John E. Rich, Jr. has been named to the firm’s Management Committee – the firm’s executive committee of the board of directors; overseeing strategy and business operations.
John is a director and chair of McLane Middleton’s Tax Department. He advises clients regarding compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, COBRA, HIPAA and other complex federal laws applicable to employee benefit plans. John has extensive experience in helping clients assess and manage fiduciary liability and litigation risks associated with retirement and employee health and welfare plans. He frequently represents clients before the IRS and United States Department of Labor in audits and investigations and represents clients in litigation involving employee benefit plans. John provides advice to employers regarding all forms of executive compensation and health and welfare plans. He also advises executives concerning stock options, compensation issues and estate planning involving IRAs and retirement benefits. He is also a member of the firm’s Education, Employment and Family Law Practice Groups.
John can be reached in the firm’s Manchester office at (603) 628-1438 or john.rich@mclane.com.