Press Release

Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026

Issued by Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP

Aug. 21, 2025

Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP is a boutique law firm based in Poway, California, focused exclusively on employee benefits law, including ERISA compliance, retirement and ESOP design, QDROs, executive compensation, and ERISA litigation. With over 100 years of combined experience, the firm advises clients across the country on plan design and drafting, regulatory issues, fiduciary best practices, and plan correction under IRS and DOL programs.

Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP is proud to announce that three of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, a prestigious honor that underscores the firm's commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the field of ERISA and employee benefits law.

Founding Partner Marc S. Schechter has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for his work in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. A nationally recognized leader in ERISA and retirement plan matters, Mr. Schechter has built a distinguished career representing plan sponsors (employers), fiduciaries, trustees, and participants in a broad range of matters, including complex litigation, benefit denials, DOL and IRS compliance, and ESOP and executive compensation.

In addition, Partners Corey F. Schechter and Paul D. Woodard have been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 list, recognizing their outstanding professional excellence in private practice early in their careers. Their selections reflect their dedication to advancing employee benefits law through thoughtful advocacy and a solutions-oriented approach to emerging challenges facing plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and participants.

“We are honored by this recognition, which reflects our firm's collaborative commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services in an ever-evolving benefits landscape,” said Marc S. Schechter. “This acknowledgment affirms the depth and innovation our team brings to every matter we handle.”

About Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP

Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP is a boutique law firm based in Poway, California, focused exclusively on employee benefits law, including ERISA compliance, retirement and ESOP design, QDROs, executive compensation, and ERISA litigation. With over 100 years of combined experience, the firm advises clients across the country on plan design and drafting, regulatory issues, fiduciary best practices, and plan correction under IRS and DOL programs.

The firm is widely regarded for its strategic counsel, technical expertise, and practical solutions, helping clients navigate the complexities of benefits administration, plan audits, and dispute resolution. From representing a variety of employee benefit plans and business owners to providing specialized support for third-party administrators and financial advisors, Schechter Benefits Law Group is committed to protecting the integrity and sustainability of employee benefit plans.

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