About Us

The nationally recognized attorneys at Haynes Benefits are well-versed and hyper-focused on the laws affecting the entire landscape of employee benefit plans, supporting all parties in the industry. By providing practical legal counsel and education on the intricacies of ERISA and HR compliance, Haynes Benefits attorneys help clients strategize and prepare for whatever comes next.

Learn more about each Haynes Benefits team member by clicking on our bios:

Andrew Ky Haynes
President

Robert West
Managing Director

Theodore Mitchell
Director

Brittney Avila
Principal

Marsha Woodward
Principal

Kate Ball Attorney

Kate Ball
Counsel

Deborah Dees
Counsel

Bryn White
Law Clerk

Thomas Graves
In Memoriam

Tina Brown
Client Service/Office Manager

Erica Sloan
Legal Assistant

Marissa Hills
Administrative Assistant

Let Haynes Benefits PC’s experience work for you:

Health Plans

  • Self funded health plans
  • Fully insured health plans
  • Cafeteria plans
  • Wrap plans
  • Association Health Plans
  • VEBAs
  • Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Disability plans

Pension Plans

  • 401(k)
  • Profit sharing plans
  • Defined benefit pension and cash balance plans
  • Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)
  • Deferred compensation plans

Plan documentation

  • Plan documents
  • Summary Plan Descriptions
  • Plan administration documents
  • Service provider agreements
  • Business associate agreements
  • Employment agreements
  • Compensation plans, including stock and other forms of equity plans

Regulatory and compliance issues

  • Tax qualification
  • ERISA compliance
  • Fiduciary responsibility
  • Reporting and disclosure
  • IRS audits
  • Department of Labor investigations
  • Plan compliance and operational audits
  • IRS and DOL voluntary correction submissions
  • ADEA, ADA, COBRA, FMLA, and FLSA
  • Legislative analysis
  • Departments of Insurance compliance

HIPAA Compliance

  • Covered Entities
  • Business Associates
  • Risk analysis
  • Policies and procedures
  • Security breach notifications
  • Audits

Brokers and Consultants