About Susan
Susan Bahme Blumenfeld: Employee Benefits Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA
Employee benefits lawyer Susan Bahme Blumenfeld counsels public and private-sector single and multi-employer pension and welfare funds on a full range of comprehensive benefits and tax issues. She advises plan administrators and trustees on the day-to-day administration and operation of pension and welfare funds, including requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). She works with welfare funds regarding claims procedures, appeals, subrogation policies, compliance with COBRA and HIPAA, and other operational and administrative issues. Susan also advises clients on cafeteria plans, flexible spending account plans, and health reimbursement arrangements. She represents clients in audits by the Department of Labor and submissions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). She serves as a fiduciary counselor for employee benefit fund clients, assisting with negotiations regarding service provider relationships and litigation related to delinquent employer contributions.
Practice Areas
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
Awards
- Recognized: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, 2016 Best Lawyers in America, USA
- Distinguished Advocate, Support Center for Child Advocates, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor of Arts in American Culture from Northwestern University, Phi Beta Kappa, 1995
- J.D. from University of Pennsylvania Law School, cum laude, 2000
- Attorney at Law, State of Pennsylvania, 2000
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Current Affiliations: Willig, Williams & Davidson
Affiliations
- Dedicated Volunteer Attorney with the Support Center for Child Advocates, Philadelphia, PA
Languages
- English
Susan Bahme Blumenfeld is a dedicated advocate in both practice and community. In addition to her professional endeavors, Susan actively supports the Philadelphia community as a volunteer attorney with the Support Center for Child Advocates.
