Hall Benefits Law – Atlanta, GA

The Nationwide Leader in Employee Benefits Law

Hall Benefits Law is a boutique law firm with a national footprint, headquartered in the Sandy Springs area of Atlanta. Founded by Anne Tyler Hall, the firm has carved out a unique niche as one of the few legal practices in the country dedicated 100% to ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) and employee benefits law. In a legal landscape where generalists often dabble in benefits, Hall Benefits Law offers specialized, laser-focused expertise. They serve as a critical partner for employers, plan sponsors, and business owners, ensuring that their benefit plans are not only compliant with complex federal regulations but also strategically designed to attract and retain top talent.

Specialized ERISA and Benefits Counsel

The firm handles the full spectrum of legal matters related to employee benefits, helping companies avoid costly penalties and litigation.

• Retirement Plans: Designing, implementing, and correcting 401(k), 403(b), and defined benefit pension plans. The firm helps clients navigate IRS and DOL correction programs when errors occur.
• Health and Welfare Plans: ensuring compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), HIPAA, and COBRA. They advise on self-funded health plans and wellness programs.
• Executive Compensation: Crafting non-qualified deferred compensation plans, stock options, and phantom stock agreements to reward key leadership.
• M&A Due Diligence: assisting legal counsel and private equity firms during mergers and acquisitions to identify hidden liabilities in a target company’s benefit plans.
• ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans): Guiding companies through the complex process of transitioning to employee ownership.
• Compliance Audits: Conducting proactive internal audits to identify vulnerabilities before the government does.

Strategic Sandy Springs Headquarters

The firm’s office is located at 339 Johnson Ferry Road NE, in a professional and accessible part of Sandy Springs. This location, near Northside Hospital and the Pill Hill medical district, places the firm in proximity to many of the corporate clients they serve. The office environment is characterized by intellectual rigor and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The team at Hall Benefits Law is known for being responsive and practical, translating dense regulatory language into actionable business advice.

Compliance is not just about following rules; it’s about protecting the company’s bottom line and the employees’ future. We turn complex regulations into competitive advantages for our clients.

Award-Winning Expertise

Hall Benefits Law has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country by the Law Firm 500. Anne Tyler Hall and her team are frequent speakers and authors on benefits topics, consistently staying ahead of the ever-changing regulatory curve. Unlike large full-service firms where benefits law is a support function, at Hall Benefits Law, it is the main event. They operate on a fixed-fee basis for many projects, providing price certainty for their corporate clients. Whether facing a Department of Labor investigation or designing a new 401(k) plan, Hall Benefits Law provides the high-level counsel necessary to navigate the complexities of ERISA.