About Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper
<p>Founded in 1954 and based in New Providence in the New York–New Jersey metro area, this 46-person law firm advises employers and organizations on ERISA and employee benefits matters across New Jersey and beyond.</p> <p>Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper handles retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements. The firm counsels clients on plan design, day-to-day plan administration, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary duties, with a practical focus on reducing exposure under federal benefits rules.</p> <p>The team represents clients in matters involving the Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), including audits, investigations, and litigation. Work includes setting up defined contribution plans, advising on multi-employer plan withdrawals, and defending breach of fiduciary duty claims.</p> <p>What sets the firm apart is its mix of ongoing compliance support and courtroom-ready experience, so plan sponsors can stay consistent from routine reviews through contested matters with the same legal team.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/erisa-attorneys">ERISA attorneys</a> for retirement and welfare plan compliance</li> <li>Defined contribution plan design and implementation</li> <li>Fiduciary duty counseling and breach of fiduciary duty defense</li> <li>DOL, IRS, and PBGC audit and investigation representation</li> <li>Multi-employer plan withdrawal advice and dispute support</li> </ul>
Website: https://www.lindabury.com
Founded: 1954
Employees: 46
Office Locations
- New Providence, NJ (Headquarters)
Team Members
- John H. Schmidt, Jr., Mediating employment disputes, including discrimination, harassment, and contract matters
- Steven Backfisch, Focuses on civil litigation and appeals, representing clients in employment, civil rights, catastrophic injury, and product liability defense
- Elizabeth Engert Manzo, Focuses on ERISA, employee benefits, elder law, trust and estate planning, and estate litigation. Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)
- Joshua L. Weiner, Chairs the Labor & Employment Group
- Anne Marie Robbins, Provides sophisticated estate planning and administration for high net worth individuals and families
- Nicole A. Kobis, Partner in Divorce & Family Law
- Jay Lavroff, Concentrates his practice in litigation, with an emphasis on insurance coverage, construction, product liability, and contract disputes
- John R. Blasi, Focuses on litigation and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on construction law, real estate, and commercial disputes
- Eric B. Levine, Seasoned trial attorney who focuses on commercial, probate, and general litigation
- James McGlew II, Co-Chair of Divorce & Family Law