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Hall Benefits Law

Willing to Act as Local Counsel

  • Yes

PAC Member

Hall Benefits Law (HBL) is a nationally recognized boutique law firm focused on ERISA, employee benefits law, and executive compensation. We deliver tailored legal solutions to employers navigating the complexities of retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, executive compensation, ESOPs, and compliance obligations. Our team of seasoned attorneys brings over 150 years of combined ERISA experience and has helped clients avoid or abate more than $80 million in penalties since 2018. HBL’s proactive, precision-driven counsel is designed to mitigate risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with each client’s practical business goals.

With offices in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, HBL serves clients in 40 states—ranging from fast-growing companies with 50 employees to Fortune 500 employers with 150,000. Our client base also includes investment advisors, health insurance brokers, accountants, and HR professionals who rely on HBL to deliver efficient, Partner-led service that outperforms traditional “big law” cost models. We regularly support clients through mergers and acquisitions, plan amendments and restatements, DOL audits, IRS correction programs (EPCRS), and ERISA litigation.

Founded in 2013 by Anne Tyler Hall, a former attorney with Alston & Bird and King & Spalding, HBL has been repeatedly named the fastest-growing ERISA boutique in the U.S. and is proud to be a female-owned Inc. 5000 firm. We combine technical depth with practical clarity—empowering clients to make informed, compliant decisions about their employee benefit programs while strengthening their workforce and bottom line.

Contact

Atlanta, GA

339 Johnson Ferry Road

Person of contact: David Hall

AL

Practice Areas

  • Labor & Employment
    • Compliance
    • Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
    • ERISA

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Firm Bio

Hall Benefits Law (HBL) is a boutique law firm at the forefront of ERISA and employee benefits law,
offering tailored, comprehensive legal solutions to employers across the country. The firm specializes
in ERISA compliance, executive compensation, health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). HBL is renowned for its proactive, personalized approach
to addressing complex compliance challenges while aligning with clients’ practical business needs.

HBL’s team of preeminent ERISA attorneys provides critical services such as drafting plan
amendments and restatements, offering fiduciary and sponsor guidance, and navigating evolving
regulatory landscapes. The firm is particularly adept at identifying and correcting compliance issues
under the IRS’s EPCRS framework, offering peace of mind to plan sponsors. Additionally, HBL advises
clients on integrating benefits during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions. The
firm also supports clients in addressing healthcare reform challenges and crafting executive
compensation programs.

HBL serves a diverse client base, including small to large businesses, 401(k) investment advisors,
health insurance brokers, accountants, attorneys, and HR professionals. The firm’s collaborative,
holistic approach to legal representation empowers clients to make informed decisions about their
benefits programs. By emphasizing education, precision, and clear communication, HBL has earned
a reputation as a trusted partner in ERISA and benefits counsel.

Founded in 2013 by Managing Partner Anne Tyler Hall, HBL embodies a commitment to excellence
and client success. Anne Tyler Hall earned her Master of Laws in Taxation, with distinction, from
Georgetown University Law Center and her Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law.
Before founding HBL, she gained extensive experience at two of Atlanta’s largest law firms, Alston &
Bird and King & Spalding. Under her leadership, HBL continues to deliver comprehensive,
personalized, and practical legal solutions that exceed client expectations.

HBL serves clients nationwide and maintains offices in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas and California.

Why HBL?

  • HBL is a female-owned business with a proven track record of proactive and preventive issue spotting.
  • HBL’s core legal team boasts 150 years of ERISA experience.
  • HBL has achieved more than $80 million in penalty avoidance/abatement for clients since January 1, 2018.
  • HBL’s experienced team serves clients in 40 states.
  • HBL’s fee structure and Partner-driven collaboration reduce client matter expenses compared with “big law” firms.
  • HBL repeatedly has been named the United States’ fastest-growing ERISA boutique law firm, 2018 – 2024 .
  • HBL is an Inc. 5000 company, a testament to the ever-growing list of businesses who trust the HBL team.
  • HBL is proactive and nimble, working with employers of 50 to 150,000 employees.