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Farinaz Bianca Zahrai
also known as Bianca Zahrai
About Farinaz
Biography
I practice ERISA/Employee Benefits law in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have over 21 years of experience in regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on ERISA's Title I, fiduciary compliance. I work with private sector employers and plan sponsors to ensure their retirement (pension plans, including Defined Benefit, cash-balance, and Defined Contribution plans, (401(k), 403(b), profit sharing, money purchase thrift and money-purchase plans) as well as Taft-Hartley plans, health and welfare plans (HIPAA and COBRA, ARRA, ACA) are in compliance with federal and state laws, and help them with DOL/IRS audits. I also assist employees and plan participants/beneficiaries find their money (lost and forgotten 401(k) retirement accounts), and help them with their COBRA and health coverage issues.
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Expertise on technical issues and questions, with emphasis on IRS and DOL correction programs.
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Licensed in Colorado for 10 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2015
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Location
San Francisco ERISA Advisor
One Sansome, Suite 3500, San Francisco, CA, 94104
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Posted by Richard | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Exceptional Attorney!
I contracted with a vendor for benefits and paid a lot of money upfront. After cashing my check, I never heard back from the vendor, and after nearly four months of trying to get my money or get the benefits I had just given up. The vendor was giving me the run-around, and taking advantage of me s...
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2018
Great thorough attorney
Ms Bianca Zahrai esq., Is a very thorough and detailed . I strongly recommend her to assist you in your struggles,and to accept and listen to her wise advise
Farinaz Bianca Zahrai's Lawyer Endorsements
"Farinaz is very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her."
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"Ms. Zahrai is a zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend her for your employment law related needs!"
"Attorney Zahrai is tremendously knowledgeable about ERISA/Emplyee benefits and very well respected in the community. She is a phenomenal attorney!"
"Farinaz has exceptional experience handling Erisa claims and I fully endorse her skills if you are looking for guidance in employee benefits planning."
"Attorney Zahrai is extremely knowledgeable and I endorse and recommend her highly."
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"I endorse Bianca Zahrai. She is one of the absolute best in the area of ERISA, pensions, Affordable Care Act, health and welfare plans and all aspects of retirement planning. She provide on site audits which is becoming rare. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none."
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Experience
Honors
1998
International Business Transactions, American Jurisprudence Award
Work Experience
2023 - Present
General Counsel, PartnerComm, Inc.
2018 - 2019
Legal Editor, Subject Matter Expert, Bloomberg Law
2016 - 2017
Director, Client Executive, Transamerica Retirement Services
2011 - 2011
Trust Compliance Consultant, Union Bank
2008 - 2023
ERISA Attorney, Principal, San Francisco ERISA Advisor
2006 - 2008
Chief Financial Officer, International Alliance in Service and Education, Inc.
2000 - 2006
Auditor, U.S, Department Of Labor
1999 - 1999
Legal Assistant, California Legislative Counsel
1999 - 1999
Judicial Extern, United States District Court, Southern District Of California
1998 - 1998
Judicial Extern, United States Bankrkuptcy Court, Southern District of California
Associations
Iranian American Lawyers Association
Education
2000
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Juris Doctorate
Publications
2007
Online Article
Women and Retirement
Languages
Farsi
Italian
French
Activity
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What can i do?
10 Nov 2023
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Can I receive partial unemployment if I quit my job due to a medical condition?
14 Nov 2023
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Is it an ERISA violation if my former employer provides false information about material changes to the healthcare plan?
13 Oct 2019