Testimonials
"Marcia Wagner is among the most diligent and detail minded lawyers I’ve ever had the good fortune to
work with – and, believe me, given her sphere of expertise that’s exactly what you want."
Stephen M. Mindich
Chairman - Publisher - CEO
Phoenix Media/Communications Group
"Having been around all types of benefits for 20+ years, both administering and negotiating them, I
have had the opportunity to work with numerous ERISA counsel. Without hesitation, the most thorough,
knowledgeable and adept is The Wagner Law Group. Marcia Wagner has assembled a staff that provides
timely and expert service. I would utilize The Wagner Group again without a second thought."
Peter J. Sheil
Human Resources Director
Community Care Services
"If ever I had to encounter an audit or found myself facing litigation, there isn’t anyone that I would
rather have standing beside me than Marcia Wagner!"
Mary Leupold
Director, HR Operations
HMFP at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
"Marcia – Thanks for the report on the split dollar situation. I was hoping for a different outcome,
but unfortunately, unlike some, we don’t believe in creating problems. That said, it is interesting that
neither [big four accounting firm] nor [large national law firm] found the employment tax analogy. Good
for you – and why we keep coming back to you."
Barry N. Koslow, JD
President/CEO
MKA Executive Planners
"In a financial industry filled with doubts, conflicted advice and charlatans I have been able to
find one clear voice who is able to give both honest advice and counsel to people who need to know what is
true and how to proceed in the complex regulatory environment surrounding ERISA. Today more than ever,
the Wagner Law Group is a firm you need to know."
Bob Blair
Retirement Alliance, Inc.
"Russ Gaudreau has long been a valued partner to PhRMA, providing counsel on our retirement and benefits programs.
His depth of experience in ERISA law brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to an already premier firm at
Wagner Law Group. Most recently, he has advised us on a redesign of the Retirement Program which incorporates the
intricacies of a defined benefit, defined contribution and supplemental payment plan.
Russ's style of collaborative counsel exemplifies the quality of partnership across the Wagner Group."
Naomi M. Morales
PhRMA
Vice President
Human Resources and Administration
"I highly recommend the Wagner Law Group to anyone looking for a high-quality ERISA/benefits law firm. I have
worked with them since 2007 and am impressed by the staff, their diligence, their attention to detail and how
they took the time to understand the needs of the two organizations which I've worked with when developing solutions
for our companies and clients. The Wagner Law Group has been a key contributor to the rollout of a new Fiduciary
Consulting program for the Retirement Plan Advisory Group's member firms, and this program puts us ten steps ahead
of the marketplace in terms of ERISA consulting. Additionally, I appreciate Marcia's intelligence, her passion for
the law and how she helps put me in a better position to succeed professionally. I've done due diligence on and
worked with several ERISA firms across the country and can say that Marcia's, and the Wagner Group's, service and
expertise are second to none."
Timothy Nihill
Director, Practice Management
Retirement Plan Advisory Group
"The Wagner Law Group has vaulted into a recognized leader in the rarified
atmosphere of forward thinking ERISA specialists. Wagner is among very few
firms that are comfortable with settled regulation, new regulation and the
barrage of ERISA changes that are in the pipeline."
Louis S. Harvey
DALBAR, Inc.
"Marcia... I wanted to let you know he (Dennis Blair) was great. His spreadsheets were clear. His explanations to the point, and he was patient with my repeated questions. It was obvious that he was invested in our discussion and made a real effort to ensure that I understood the situation fully before we hung up. I would certainly recommend him (and your firm), if the situation arose."
Matthew S. Sisson
President
American Architectural Iron Co., Inc.