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Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
The Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP employee benefits and executive compensation team often handles executive employment issues, including equity incentives, executive employment and separation agreements, and deferred compensation. Edmund Emerson heads the practice. Emerson is adept at providing clients with general advice concerning tax qualified defined contribution plans and executive compensation matters. Scott Wagner regularly advises large multinational companies on deferred compensation and health and welfare issues, whereas Ryan Gorman is experienced in providing 401(k), 403(b), and 457(f) plans to non-profit and quasi-governmental entities. Jennifer Cote provides support on a large variety of matters, including a recent matter concerning withdrawal liability and union pensions. All mentioned individuals are based in Atlanta.
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Testimonials
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‘Morris, Manning, and Martin have provided guidance and advice for clients to ensure operation within the boundaries of ERISA requirements. As the business needs change from year to year and the standards are raised to protect personnel information, this firm has the knowledge and resources to help clients maneuver through these changes. Their experience is essential to clients with fiduciary responsibilities.’
'The employee benefit team is experienced and reliable. Clients get top tier representation.'
‘Edmund Emerson and Scott Wagner each provide a personal aspect to our legal support discussions and activities. This helps us understand their judgement and reasoning in each scenario we are working through. Our trust in both stem from an honest and committed environment that has transpired over many years.’
'Edmund Emerson and Scott Wagner have helped my clients with protected benefit reviews, defined benefit plan document creation, and compliance issues. This is a collaborative team with great internal resources and talent.'
Key clients
- Greyhound Lines, Inc.
- Mativ Holdings, Inc
- RSUI Group, Inc.
- K1 Investment Management, LLC
- BMC Software, Inc.
- Mueller Water Products, Inc.
- FirstGroup America, Inc.
- Numerous governmental entities in Georgia, including City of Atlanta, City of Alpharetta, City of Savannah, City of Cartersville, City of East Point, City of Gainesville, City of Peachtree City, Chatham County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Fayette County, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Glynn County, Bartow County, Gwinnett County, the Savannah Airport Commission, and MARTA.
- Insurance Trust for Delta Retirees
- Digital Insurance, LLC (OneDigital)
- BWAY Corporation
- UCB, Inc.
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Woodruff Arts Center
- Mercer, LLC
- Coca-Cola Bottlers Association
- The GEO Group, Inc.
- Bridge Investment Group
- Floyd Healthcare Management, Inc.
- McKesson Corporation, Inc.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edmund Emerson