Chase Nevitt focuses his practice on the design, implementation, and ongoing compliance of employee benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements. He advises employers on a broad range of retirement, health and welfare, and executive compensation matters under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code, bringing practical guidance to both day-to-day administration and long-term strategic planning. Chase also supports the benefits-related components of corporate transactions, including conducting due diligence, identifying potential liabilities, and assisting with post-closing integration and transitions.

Chase has experience drafting and reviewing plan design documentation such as plan documents, summary plan descriptions, adoption agreements, and amendments, and regularly counsels on tax issues arising under Code Sections 280G, 409A, and 457(f) for deferred, equity-based, and cash incentive compensation arrangements. He assists clients with preparing and submitting correction filings under IRS and DOL programs, and evaluates employment agreements, third-party administrative service agreements, and vendor contracts to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

In addition, Chase supports plan administration functions, including drafting benefit claim denial letters and reviewing domestic relations orders, helping employers maintain compliant and efficient benefits operations. He is committed to providing clear, actionable guidance that helps clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape governing employee benefits and executive compensation.