Barton & Downes LLP

Barton & Downes LLP is a dedicated litigation firm situated in Washington, D.C., specializing in class action lawsuits geared towards plaintiffs. The firm’s primary focus is on legal claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). With extensive experience representing employees nationwide, the lawyers at Barton & Downes are adept at handling intricate class action disputes across federal, state, and appellate courts. Their expertise extends beyond individual clients as they also advocate for fiduciaries facing challenges from fellow fiduciaries or those unjustly removed from their positions under ERISA regulations. Within its ERISA practice area, Barton & Downes typically handles cases related to various retirement plans—such as defined benefit pensions, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), 401(k)s—alongside welfare benefits such as severance pay and health insurance coverage. Similarly, their USERRA practice tackles vital issues regarding servicemembers' rights to essential health benefits during military leave or reemployment situations along with veterans’ hiring preferences within public sectors amidst potential discrimination issues affecting service members returning from duty. For more insights about what Barton & Downes has to offer visit www.bartondownes.com.