Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP (formerly Butterfield Schechter LLP) is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” for the Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law practice area, a prestigious recognition of law-firm excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers across the nation. Schechter Benefits Law Group has been included in “The Best Law Firms in America©” since 2015. The rankings indicate a unique combination of quality in practice and legal expertise. This milestone affirms the firm's dedication to providing outstanding service and sophisticated counsel in the employee benefits/ERISA sector.
“We are honored by this recognition, which reflects our team's focus on delivering high-quality, client-centric legal services in an increasingly complex benefits environment,” said Marc S. Schechter, Founding Partner. “This ranking underscores the depth of expertise and collaborative spirit our professionals bring to every matter.”
Since the firm's founding in 1998, the team has built a national practice devoted primarily to employee benefit plan matters, bringing together more than 100 years of combined experience to serve plan sponsors, fiduciaries, trustees and participants. The firm's name change from Butterfield Schechter LLP to Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP reflects its sharpened focus and brand evolution while retaining the same attorneys and client-service model.
In a regulatory and litigation environment that continues to intensify, clients of Schechter Benefits Law Group benefit from a law firm that:
- Maintains focus on retirement and benefit-plan law, enabling nimble, responsive service.
- Combines depth of experience with a culture of collaboration and innovation
- Is recognized by its peers and by clients for delivering meaningful results and practical strategies in the ERISA space.
- Leverages its recognition in the Best Law Firms rankings as validation of its commitment to excellence, continuous learning and leadership in the field.
About Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP
Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP is a California-based law firm primarily focused on employee benefits law, including ERISA compliance, retirement and ESOP plan design, QDROs, executive compensation, and ERISA-related litigation and counseling. With offices in Southern California and serving clients across the U.S., the firm is committed to helping corporations, nonprofits, trustees and individuals navigate the regulatory landscape, manage fiduciary risk and achieve their benefit-plan goals.
For more information, visit www.sblgllp.com.