The Firm: The DC arm of this national powerhouse enjoys a strong relationship with both its counterpart in New York City and the labor and employment group. It offers a full range of employee benefits services, with particular emphasis on tax-qualified retirement plans, ERISA litigation and health and welfare matters. The group maintains close links with the IRS, DOL and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

Sources Say: Where they have been helpful is letting me know of case decisions as they happen, which makes my job easier.

Key Individuals: Paul Hamburger heads the employee benefits practice and is also the leader of its health and welfare subgroup. He is recognized as a "well-known and very skilled" attorney.