Charles F. Seemann III

Charles F. Seemann III is Office Managing Principal of the New Orleans, Louisiana office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice emphasizes ERISA and employment law, but encompasses a wide variety of litigation and counseling matters as well.

Mr. Seemann's primary practice focus includes the defense of ERISA plans and plan fiduciaries at both public and private companies, multi-employer plans and plan fiduciaries, and financial institutions providing services to ERISA plans. In addition to ERISA, Mr. Seemann has extensive experience in a wide range of employment matters, including stock-option disputes and executive compensation litigation; wage and hour advice and litigation; and private litigation and regulatory investigations in discrimination, hostile-environment and similar matters. Mr. Seemann is admitted to practice in both Louisiana and Texas, but has represented clients in complex and class action matters in numerous jurisdictions, including New York, California, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Massachusetts, Indiana, Florida, Oklahoma, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Mississippi, and Washington D.C.

Since 2012, Chambers USA has listed Mr. Seemann among the nation’s pre-eminent lawyers, noting his “strong reputation” as a “real gentleman” among his peers, as well as remarks that “he thinks outside the box” and “knows everything that’s ever happened in a case.”

Mr. Seemann’s activities include regular speaking and writing engagements around the country, on topics including class-action litigation, ERISA fiduciary litigation and risk management, employment law, and best practices for in-house counsel. He also is active in community and civic affairs and donates his time and professional services to numerous causes. While attending law school, he served as Articles Editor of the Louisiana Law Review.

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

•Southern Eye Bank, Board of Directors

Honors and Recognitions

•New Orleans Pro Bono Project, Distinguished Service Award

Charles F. Seemann III In the News

Jackson Lewis and Its Attorneys Receive Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020

April 23, 2020 • Jackson Lewis

Jackson Lewis Taps Howard Shapiro as Co-Leader of ERISA Litigation Practice

February 13, 2020 • Jackson Lewis

Stacey C.S. Cerrone Comments on Joining Jackson Lewis in New Orleans

January 16, 2020 • Law360

Charles F. Seemann III Publications

newsletter

Employee Benefits for Employers - Winter 2019

December 19, 2019

newsletter

Employee Benefits Newsletter - Summer 2018

July 18, 2018

article

Brett Kavanaugh Nominated to U.S. Supreme Court

July 9, 2018

Webinars

webinar

Discretion Under Fire: ERISA Plan Fiduciaries Face New Challenges to Their Decision-making

10 - 11:00 AM EST
Archived

Charles F. Seemann III Blog Posts

Employment Class and Collective Actions

UNANIMOUS SUPREME COURT DECISION IN FAVOR OF “CHURCH PLAN” DEFENDANTS

June 5, 2017
Benefits Law Advisor

UNANIMOUS SUPREME COURT DECISION IN FAVOR OF “CHURCH PLAN” DEFENDANTS

June 5, 2017
Benefits Law Advisor

SUPREME COURT HEARS “CHURCH PLAN” ERISA CLASS ACTION CASES

March 29, 2017