Matthew Barron Joins Reinhart’s Employee Benefits Practice

MINNEAPOLIS – Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart) is pleased to announce that Matthew Barron has joined Reinhart as an attorney in the firm’s Employee Benefits Practice. He represents clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations and informal negotiations, partnering with them to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

Barron leverages his prior experience in the trades, particularly construction, to bring a unique perspective to ERISA litigation, and his background in civil litigation further strengthens his ability to advocate persuasively on behalf of his clients.

“Matthew's experience in the construction industry and deep knowledge of employee benefits law will be a valuable asset to his clients and our expanding Minneapolis Employee Benefits Practice,” said Reinhart CEO Al Orr. “His combined skillset strengthens our ability to serve this growing sector.”

Barron counsels trustees, fiduciaries and administrators of multiemployer fringe benefit funds, on matters such as the collection of delinquent fringe benefit contributions, enforcement of auditing rights and withdrawal liability under ERISA and subrogation. Additionally, he works with plan clients on benefit appeals and defense against claims for breach of fiduciary duty.