Allen R. Norris Law Office, LLC - Dayton, OH

Premier Employee Benefits and Tax Counsel at Allen R. Norris Law Office, LLC

Administering corporate retirement plans and managing complex executive compensation requires meticulous adherence to ever-evolving federal tax codes and labor standards. Based in Dayton, Ohio at 109 Plumwood Road, Allen R. Norris Law Office, LLC provides authoritative, partner-level counsel on sensitive employee benefit and taxation matters. Backed by over four decades of focused experience in ERISA and taxation law, founder Allen R. Norris delivers the depth of knowledge typically found at large national corporate firms, coupled with the responsive, cost-effective service of a dedicated boutique practice. Whether an organization must design a compliant retirement structure or resolve a regulatory inquiry, this office stands as a dependable ally.

Sophisticated ERISA and Employee Benefits Guidance

Federal employee benefits law is governed by intricate statutory mandates under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code. For corporate executives and fiduciaries seeking to hire an attorney who understands fiduciary duty and compliance, seasoned employment and labor lawyers provide comprehensive support across key benefit structures:

• Qualified Retirement Plans: Designing, drafting, and amending 401(k) plans, profit-sharing trusts, defined benefit pension programs, and money purchase plans to maintain tax-qualified status under IRS guidelines.
• Executive Compensation Programs: Structuring sophisticated non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, supplemental executive retirement plans (SERPs), phantom equity, and golden parachute provisions compliant with IRC Section 409A.
• Health and Welfare Benefit Compliance: Advising employers on cafeteria plans, health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), flexible spending accounts, COBRA administration, and healthcare reform mandates.
• Plan Governance and Fiduciary Advisory: Counseling plan administrators and trustees on fiduciary duties, investment committee obligations, prohibited transaction exemptions, and regulatory reporting.

Tax Controversy, IRS Audits, and Labor Regulatory Representation

When regulatory scrutiny arises, working with skilled tax lawyers and irs dispute lawyers is essential to avoid catastrophic penalties and plan disqualification. Allen R. Norris provides decisive representation before the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation:

• IRS and DOL Audit Defense: Defending corporate plan sponsors during rigorous examinations involving form 5500 filings, fiduciary compliance, and prohibited transaction audits.
• Voluntary Compliance Programs: Utilizing the IRS Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) and DOL Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) to correct operational failures and preserve qualified plan tax benefits.
• Corporate Transaction Due Diligence: Reviewing benefits liabilities, multiemployer pension withdrawal risks, and severance implications during mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

AV Preeminent Credentials and Dedicated Professional Service

Attorney Allen R. Norris graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1983, where he was inducted into the prestigious Order of Barristers. Following a distinguished tenure as an employee benefits partner at the national law firm Thompson Hine LLP-where he was repeatedly honored by peers in The Best Lawyers in America-he established his independent Dayton practice to deliver focused legal solutions. Holding the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, the highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical excellence, attorney Norris is widely respected across Ohio. When you need to find a lawyer with seasoned insight into complex taxation and benefits law, consult with an experienced attorney who provides direct, individualized attention to every legal challenge.