Faulkner, Hoffman & Phillips, LLC – Cleveland, OH

Leaders in Employee Benefits Law

Faulkner, Hoffman & Phillips, LLC is a distinguished Cleveland law firm with a focused expertise in labor law and employee benefits. The firm is widely recognized for its representation of Taft-Hartley multiemployer trust funds, labor organizations, and individuals. With over a century of combined legal experience, the attorneys at FHP Law pride themselves on providing aggressive and effective representation. They serve as trusted advisors to trustees and union leaders, helping them navigate the complex web of federal regulations that govern pension and health, and welfare funds. The firm’s mission is to deliver efficient, sensible solutions to legal problems, ensuring the financial stability of benefit plans for the workers who rely on them.

Areas of Practice

The firm’s practice is highly specialized, catering to the specific needs of the organized labor community:

• Employee Benefits (ERISA): Advising jointly administered trust funds on compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Affordable Care Act.
• Labor Law: Representing unions in collective bargaining, arbitration, and before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Litigation: Handling complex collection actions to recover delinquent contributions and defending funds in federal and state courts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Guiding clients through audits and investigations by the Department of Labor (DOL) and the IRS.
• General Practice: assisting union members with personal legal matters, including real estate and probate issues.

Convenient Location at Emerald Parkway

The firm is located at 20445 Emerald Parkway Drive in the Emerald Corporate Park. This location is situated in the Riverside neighborhood of Cleveland, near the border with Brook Park and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The setting offers a modern, professional environment away from the congestion of downtown, with easy access to major highways including I-480 and I-71.

• Suite Access: The firm occupies Suite 210. Visitors should enter through the main entrance of the office building. The lobby is modern and welcoming, with elevators providing access to the second floor.
• Parking: One of the key advantages of this location is the ample free surface parking available immediately surrounding the building. Clients do not need to worry about parking garages or meters.
• Public Transit: While the area is primarily car-dependent, it is accessible via RTA bus routes serving the Grayton Road and Puritas Avenue corridors.

Dedication to the Workforce

Faulkner, Hoffman & Phillips is built on a foundation of service to the working class. 🤝 Attorneys like George H. Faulkner and Joseph C. Hoffman, Jr. are deeply respected in the labor community for their knowledge and dedication. They understand that the funds they represent are the lifeblood of retirees and workers, and they approach their work with a deep sense of responsibility. The firm is also known for its educational efforts, frequently presenting at industry conferences on topics related to employee benefits and labor relations.