Press Release

Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP (formerly Butterfield Schechter LLP) Announces Partners' Recognition in 2025 Super Lawyers List

Issued by Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP

Mar. 18, 2025

Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP is proud to announce that Partners Marc S. Schechter, Corey F. Schechter, and Paul D. Woodard have been recognized in the 2025 San Diego Super Lawyers list. This marks Mr. Marc Schechter's thirteenth year on the Super Lawyers list, Mr. Corey Schechter's inclusion in the Rising Stars list for the ninth time, and Mr. Paul Woodard's sixth appearance on the Rising Stars list.

Marc S. Schechter, a founding partner of the firm, specializes in employee benefits, ERISA, and business matters, with a particular focus on ESOP transactions. He is admitted to practice before the courts of California and New Jersey; the United States District Courts for the Southern, Central, and Northern Districts of California; the United States Tax Court; the Ninth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals; and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Schechter is a member of the Employee Benefits-Taxation Section of the State Bar of California and the Taxation Section of the San Diego County Bar Association. He has also served on the Legislative and Regulatory Advisory Committee of the ESOP Association of America.

Corey F. Schechter focuses his practice on employee benefits law (ERISA) and executive compensation matters, benefit plan compliance and IRS/DOL audits, ERISA fiduciary counseling, ERISA litigation, qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs), and business and employment law. He is admitted to practice before the courts of California; the United States District Courts for the Southern, Central, and Northern Districts of California; the United States Tax Court; and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Schechter is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the Western Pension and Benefits Council—San Diego Chapter, and the Business Law and Tax Law sections of the State Bar of California.

Paul D. Woodard concentrates his practice on employee benefits law, employee stock ownership plans, pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans, ERISA litigation, business law and litigation, qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs), estate planning, and trust litigation. He is admitted to practice in California and Wisconsin; the United States District Courts for the Southern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California; the United States Tax Court; and the Ninth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals. Mr. Woodard has served as President of the Western Pension & Benefits Council, San Diego Chapter Executive Committee; co-chair of the Wills for Heroes, San Diego Chapter; and as an At-Large Board Member of the San Diego County Bar Association's Community Service Committee. Since 2017, he has been Co-Vice President for Corporate Relations of the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce.

Robert K. Butterfield, a founding partner of the firm, now serves as Of Counsel at Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP. Mr. Butterfield's legal career extends over four decades in San Diego, with practice areas including employee benefits, tax, estate planning, and corporate law. Beyond his legal career, Mr. Butterfield remains a dedicated community leader, cofounding “Promises2Kids,” participating in many charitable events throughout each year, running for U.S. Congress as a nominee of a major political party in 1988, and holding several past leadership positions in local civic and legal organizations.

About Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

About Rising Stars

The selection process for the Rising Stars list is the same as the Super Lawyers selection process, with one exception: to be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

About Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP

Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP is San Diego County's largest firm focusing its law practice primarily on employee benefit plan matters. Founded in 1998 by Robert K. Butterfield and Marc S. Schechter, the firm is dedicated to providing top-quality legal service tailored to clients' needs. With a broad-based clientele, including corporations, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint ventures, qualified retirement plans, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, our commitment to excellent service and our combined experience foster positive and efficient solutions for clients. The firm's persistent effort to prevent legal problems from occurring encourages the development of long-term client relationships. At Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP, we take pride in offering comprehensive legal assistance in the areas of employee benefits, business and tax law, and ERISA litigation.

For more information, visit www.sblgllp.com.

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