Barton & Downes

Barton & Downes LLP is a plaintiff-side class action litigation firm specializing in complex employment and benefits law. The firm maintains deep expertise in two primary practice areas: ERISA litigation and USERRA representation, handling intricate cases that span federal, state, and appellate courts across the country. In its ERISA practice, the... firm represents employees, fiduciaries, and improperly removed fiduciaries in disputes involving retirement and welfare benefit plans. The attorneys navigate cases concerning defined benefit pension plans, employee stock ownership plans, 401(k) arrangements, profit sharing structures, and executive deferred compensation plans, as well as severance, disability, and health benefit matters. This work requires navigating complex regulatory frameworks and fiduciary obligations that govern employee benefit systems. The USERRA practice focuses on protecting servicemembers' and veterans' employment rights. The firm has litigated matters involving health benefits preservation, leave entitlements, and other employment and retirement benefits for military personnel. Additionally, the practice addresses veterans preference law in public sector hiring and promotion, discrimination claims related to military service or reemployment, and disputes concerning disability benefit calculations. This specialized work demands understanding of both employment law and military service regulations.Read More