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Paul Blankenstein, Partner Attorney
Litigation, Financial Institutions, Labor and Employment
Phone:202-499-5200
Web:sanfordheisler.com
Address: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20003
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Law Firm:Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP
Lawyer:Paul Blankenstein
Phone:202-499-5200
Fax:202-499-5199
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Litigation, Financial Institutions, Labor and Employment
Bio: Paul Blankenstein is of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where his practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including cases involving Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), insurance, securities law issues and financial institution matters. Mr. Blankenstein has handled numerous employment benefit cases, ranging from potential claims of withdrawal liability under the Multiemployer Pension Protection Act, to breach of fiduciary duty cases, ERISA preemption cases, as well as cases involving benefit claims. Mr. Blankenstein was part of the team that successfully challenged the Maryland and Suffolk County, N.Y. health benefit laws on ERISA preemption grounds. He has been involved with 401(k) stock drop and excessive fee cases. He was a key member of the team that successfully defended a major financial management and advisory company in the Worldcom ERISA case and in the RCN ERISA Litigation. In addition, Mr. Blankenstein played an important role in achieving a favorable settlement for Cincinnati Bell Inc. in the In re Broadwing Inc. ERISA Litigation. Currently, he is representing the Computer Services Corporation, the various officers and directors of KB Home, the Boeing Corporation and the Janus Capital Group in the ERISA track of the In re Mutual Funds Litigation in various ERISA cases. He has also represented the former CEO of a leading branded retailer and wholesaler of high-quality doughnuts, in a recently sett
Admitted:1974, New York; 1980, District of Columbia;
College:City University of New York City College, Class of 1969, B.A.
Law School:Brooklyn Law School, Class of 1973, J.D., cum laude
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Web:sanfordheisler.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Paul Blankenstein, graduated from City University of New York City College, Class of 1969, B.A. Brooklyn Law School, Class of 1973, J.D., cum laude, is now employed by Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20003.Paul Blankenstein is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Paul Blankenstein as your lawyer, you should consider whether Paul Blankenstein offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Paul Blankenstein has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Paul Blankenstein's office is located at Washington, DC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Paul Blankenstein has been admitted in 1974, New York; 1980, District of Columbia;. His or her practice areas include Litigation, Financial Institutions, Labor and Employment.

Paul Blankenstein's college and law school education includes City University of New York City College, Class of 1969, B.A., Brooklyn Law School, Class of 1973, J.D., cum laude. Other biographical background includes Paul Blankenstein is of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where his practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including cases involving Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), insurance, securities law issues and financial institution matters. Mr. Blankenstein has handled numerous employment benefit cases, ranging from potential claims of withdrawal liability under the Multiemployer Pension Protection Act, to breach of fiduciary duty cases, ERISA preemption cases, as well as cases involving benefit claims. Mr. Blankenstein was part of the team that successfully challenged the Maryland and Suffolk County, N.Y. health benefit laws on ERISA preemption grounds. He has been involved with 401(k) stock drop and excessive fee cases. He was a key member of the team that successfully defended a major financial management and advisory company in the Worldcom ERISA case and in the RCN ERISA Litigation. In addition, Mr. Blankenstein played an important role in achieving a favorable settlement for Cincinnati Bell Inc. in the In re Broadwing Inc. ERISA Litigation. Currently, he is representing the Computer Services Corporation, the various officers and directors of KB Home, the Boeing Corporation and the Janus Capital Group in the ERISA track of the In re Mutual Funds Litigation in various ERISA cases. He has also represented the former CEO of a leading branded retailer and wholesaler of high-quality doughnuts, in a recently sett. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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