Brad Huss, Clarissa Kang, Kevin Nolt and Mary Powell are individually recognized by Chambers USA 2026
Chambers and Partners, USA, has released its 2026 list of law firm and attorney rankings in the United States. The prestigious Chambers rankings are based on independent interviews with clients and members of the legal community.
Trucker Huss is pleased to announce the firm has once again been recognized for legal excellence in employee benefits and ERISA:
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – USA – Nationwide
- ERISA Litigation, USA – Nationwide
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surroundings
In its recognition, Chambers USA highlighted the firm’s client work and noted the following:
- “Trucker Huss APC is a dedicated employee benefits practice with expertise covering the full range of plans, including retirement, health and welfare, and ESOPs. The firm advises plan sponsors and fiduciaries on the design and administration of plans, as well as assisting with DOL audits and M&A transactions. The firm is noted for its considerable West Coast coverage, with offices in Los Angeles, Portland and San Francisco.”
- “Trucker Huss is a highly rated employee benefits and ERISA boutique offering expert advice to Fortune 50 companies, small businesses and plan service providers. The group has wide-ranging knowledge in all aspects of employee benefit work.”
- “Trucker Huss APC is well regarded for its handling of ERISA litigation. The firm expertly defends clients against single-plaintiff claims and class actions involving breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims. The group is also adept at defending excessive fee cases in connection with 403(b) and 401(k) plans.”
Chambers USA further recognized the firm’s ERISA Litigation practice group, stating:
- “The Trucker Huss team offers deep technical expertise, creative problem-solving and strong litigation capabilities.”
- “Trucker Huss’ attorneys are knowledgeable about both ERISA and litigation process and strategy.”
- “They have sophisticated practitioners who also take a practical approach to problem solving.”
- “They are a firm of smart, capable lawyers.”
- “An experienced and well-versed team.”
Chambers USA further recognized the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group, stating:
- “The Trucker Huss team is able to provide strong consultation on complex matters.”
- “The team is very thorough and responsive.”
- “Their attention to detail and suggestion of alternatives is outstanding.”
- “The firm is distinguished by its knowledge, practicality and responsiveness.”
- “Trucker Huss has a wide range of expertise within the firm.”
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surroundings
*Recognized by Chambers USA for 18 consecutive years
- “Bradford Huss has a wealth of expertise in ERISA among other employee benefits and executive compensation issues. He has notable experience in DOL investigations.”
- “He provides top-tier client service on sophisticated matters and is able to tell us what his firm generally sees in the industry.”
- “Brad is a terrific lawyer and adviser who keeps his eye on the ball to create successful outcomes.”
- “Bradford is very knowledgeable and has great expertise in the field of employee benefits.”
- “Bradford Huss is a well-respected attorney who regularly defends plan sponsors in ERISA litigation, including breach of fiduciary duty claims.”
ERISA Litigation, USA – Nationwide
- “Clarissa’s thoughtfulness comes across in the advice she gives.”
- “Clarissa is proactive, responsive and has broad knowledge.”
- “Clarissa is just so good.”
- “Her advice is reliable and consistent.”
- “Clarissa is attentive, ethical, proactive and diligent.”
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surroundings
- “Kevin Nolt advises clients on all aspects of pension plan administration, including 401(k) plans.”
- “He is very good.”
- “Kevin is responsive and dedicated to providing excellent service to his clients.”
- “Kevin provided a very high level of service. He is very responsive and practical in his advice.”
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surroundings
- “Mary is a very practical, impressive attorney operating in a complex area of law.”
- “Mary stands out in terms of her diligence, legal knowledge and practical approach.”
- “Mary is our go-to person; she is very quick with responses.”
- “Mary Powell handles a broad array of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including tax and ERISA issues.”
