We are a leading ERISA litigation law firm, having experience with all aspects of the statute's law. Contact an experienced ERISA litigation attorney today!The firm is recognized as one of the preeminent law offices for appealing and overturning ERISA claim denials both inside Utah and around the country. Federal ERISA plans generally do not have to comply with state laws. ERISA rules preempt or block state laws that relate to ERISA plans. Mr. Tolk has represented employers, third-party administrators, and insurance companies in a wide variety of ERISA and employee benefits disputes. Federal ERISA plans generally do not have to comply with state laws. ERISA rules preempt or block state laws that relate to ERISA plans. ERISA is a federal law that regulates the handling of Employee Benefit Plans. State-specific law will generally not apply to self-funded, ERISA-covered Plans, which are discussed in later chapters.