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Groom Law Group, Chartered
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, NW
WASHINGTON DC 20006
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Position

Principal

Career

Edward Meehan handles complex commercial litigation, government investigations, class actions, and other disputes across a wide range of industries.

He has tried cases before numerous courts and administrative agencies, and has appeared extensively in alternative dispute resolution settings. Ed has substantial experience in disputes involving employee benefits, including pension and health plans, often in the context of Chapter 11 or other corporate restructurings.

Ed has handled retiree benefits issues for clients including American Airlines and Eastman Kodak, and advised clients such as Hayes-Lemmerz International, US Airways, and the Interstate Bakeries Corporation through pension disputes. As counsel in Department of Labor pension investigations, Ed has worked for clients including Stone & Webster and Polaroid.

Ed serves as Chair of Groom’s Pro Bono Committee. In this role, he leads initiatives to grow pro bono participation, contributions and training within the firm, and to partner with and serve the community.

Education

George Washington University Law School
J.D.

Northeastern University
M.A.

Boston College
B.A.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Labor and employment > ERISA litigation

Groom Law Group, Chartered maintains its market-leading position, bolstered by a large team of specialists and offering particular expertise in ERISA class actions. The Washington DC-based group is notable for defending a number of major companies and has successfully diversified its client portfolio beyond the financial services sector to represent some of the country’s main health insurances. They also continue to advise on ESOP-related lawsuits, class action litigation relating to COBRA notices, and investigations involving the Affordable Care Act and Mental Health Parity Act. With a balanced litigation and advisory practice, Lars Golumbic co-chairs the litigation practice group alongside experienced litigator William Delany. Michael Prame combines his actuarial expertise and trial experience to advise clients on defined benefit plans and financial issues brought by the PBGC. Sean Abouchedid is notable for advising major retailers, television providers and healthcare systems, whereas Sarah Adams focuses on class actions, ESOP litigation and DOL investigations. Edward Meehan is an expert in complex commercial litigation, government investigations, and class actions. Mark Nielsen serves on the firm’s executive committee and works on the full gamut of litigation before state and federal courts. Samuel Levin and Andrew Salek-Raham are other key names in the firm.