Edward F. "Ed" Feibel

Edward F. 'Ed' Feibel: Experienced Employee Benefits Attorney in Portland, ME

Ed Feibel is a highly skilled and experienced attorney specializing in employee benefits law. His practice covers all aspects of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) law, including the establishment, operation, and maintenance of tax-qualified retirement plans for employers, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities.

Practice Areas

• Tax-qualified retirement plans
• Taft-Hartley Plans
• Cafeteria Plans
• Health Care and Welfare Programs
• Executive Compensation Arrangements

Ed’s practice also includes resolving compliance issues under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and ERISA. He represents large and small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities, as well as executives in negotiating and documenting executive compensation arrangements.

Awards & Recognitions

• Lambda Legal: Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Portland, ME (2025)
• Lambda Legal: Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Portland, ME (2023)
• Lambda Legal: Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Portland, ME (2016)
• Recognized by Best Lawyers in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Employment Law - Management since 2008.

Firms

• Verrill

Affiliations

• Lambda Legal

Ed holds a Bachelor's degree from Bucknell University and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Maine. He has represented clients in numerous states including Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, California, and Canada.

Languages

• Norwegian (basic knowledge retained from his time as a construction worker in Oslo, Norway)

Ed believes that understanding the intricacies of employment law is crucial for ensuring fairness and compliance. He provides comprehensive legal counsel to help clients navigate complex issues related to employee benefits and executive compensation.