Timothy J. Tornga

Timothy J. Tornga received a bachelor of science degree from Calvin College, a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He practices in all areas of retirement and welfare benefit plans for government, not-for-profit and for-profit employers. Tim has extensive experience in health and welfare benefits, flexible benefits and fringe benefits for all employers and retirement plans and executive compensation for government and tax-exempt employers. He has met a number of challenges for clients involving the integration of other employment laws with employee benefits laws, including Family Medical Leave Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, veterans' rights legislation, Social Security, Medicare and other health care laws.

Tim works closely with clients to structure benefit programs that meet their needs, including situations involving corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and dispositions.

Honors and Awards:

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in 2002-2010

Published Works:

Stimulus Act Cobra Changes, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, March 4, 2009

Beware the NIS: New Retirement System Rules on Superintendent Pay, Michigan School Business Officials Organization Newsletter, July 21, 2008

New HSA Opportunities, article in MiBiz, February 5, 2007

Medicare Part D Benefits and Obligations, Grand Rapids Chamber News, November 14, 2006

Professional Associations and Memberships:

American Bar Association (Taxation and Employee Benefits Committee)
Member

State Bar of Michigan (Employee Benefits Committee)
Member

Ohio State Bar Association
Member

Grand Rapids Bar Association
Member

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Health Committee

Grand Rapids Alliance for Health
Member