Pension Law

Martin & Drought, P.C. is general counsel to several public pension and retirement benefit funds. In this connection, our attorneys deal on a regular basis with all manner of legal issues that affect governmental retirement funds, such as those highlighted below, which are representative of our expertise in this area. If we can assist you with a public pension law issue, please contact us.

Focus Areas:

Operational Matters
  • Assist in the proper conduct of board of trustee and committee meetings, including parliamentary matters (Robert's Rules of Order)
  • Prepare formal policies and procedures
  • Consult with clients on Open Meetings and Open Records requests
  • Assist with Qualified Domestic Relations Order ("QDROs")
  • Monitor federal and state legislation affecting government plans
  • Prepare and negotiate agreements with investment managers, investment advisors and custodial banks
  • Render legal advice with respect to trustee and executive officer fiduciary obligations
    • Pension Plan Issues
  • Pension and benefit plan drafting, amendment and interpretation
  • Represent clients in all phases of the governing statute/plan approval process, both at the city and state level
  • Coordinate IRS plan qualification and related federal law compliance issues
  • Assist clients with questions relating to benefits for retirees and other plan beneficiaries

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