Harley Leroy Bjelland II

Harley Leroy Bjelland II

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 44 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Orange, CA
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Employment & Labor, Litigation

Post Office Box 12295, Orange, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

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No misconduct found

Location

The ERISA Law Firm

Post Office Box 12295, Orange, CA, 92859

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Harley Leroy Bjelland II's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2013

Great Lawyer, Very Knowledgeable, Highly Recommend

I spoke with Harley about an employment related matter - he gave me his point of view, quickly identified that another type of attorney would be better suited for my issue, and referred me to other options who could handle my case. All without trying to crush me with billable hours. He is a truly p...ersonable, informed, and connected lawyer who I would highly recommend for any employment-related legal matter.

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Harley Leroy Bjelland II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Martinez

Litigation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Bryner

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recommend Mr. Bjelland for all your ERISA needs. He is very knowledgeable and professional."

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Ganesh Kalyanaraman

Employee benefits lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Wittick

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Harley for many years and have always believed that he is not only the best ERISA lawyer on the planet but very knowledgeable in many areas of business law, a leader among lawyers, and a great guy to top it off. I would not hesitate to recommend Harley to any potential client."

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Roger Neu

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer

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Ron Brand

Employment and labor lawyer

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Evan Rothman

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Michael Wittick

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Distinquished Service, Western Pension Benefits Conference

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, The ERISA Law Firm

Associations

2009 - Present

ProVisors

Group Leader

Orange County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Western Pension Benefits Conference, Orange County Chapter

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Colaco v. Microsemi

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Education

1982

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1980

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Western Pension and Benefits Conference The ABCs of Pension Law

2012

Human Capital Group

Obama Care - Health Reform

2011

Western Pension and Benefits Conference

Fee Disclosure

2011

Western Pension and Benefits Conference

The ABCs of Pension Law

2011

Western Pension and Benefits Conference

Best Practices in Participant and Plan Service Provider Disclosures

2011

ProVisors M&A 3 Group Meeting

ESOPs Used in Corporate Acquisitions

2011

Orange County Bar Association, Business and Corporate Law Section

Employee Benefits in Mergers and Acquisitions

2010

Western Pension and Benefits Conference

ERISA Litigation

2010

Western Pension and Benefits Conference

Qualified Plan Audits

2010

Western Pension and Benefits Conference

The ABCs of Pension Law

2010

John Wayne Airport ProVisors Group Meeting

Obama Care - Health Reform

2009

Western Pension and Benefits Conference

Best Fiduciary Practices

2009

Western Pension and Benefits Conference

The ABCs of Pension Law

2009

Employer's Symposium

The COBRA Subsidy

2008

Western Pension and Benefits Conference

The ABCs of Pension Law

2003

National Western Pension and Benefits Conference Convention

Fiduciary Liability

2001

National Western Pension and Benefits Conference Convention

ERISA Litigation

1998

National Western Pension and Benefits Conference Convention

Non-Qualified Retirement Plans

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