Practice Areas
Education
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, B.S., 1972
- Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., 1975
- New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1976
- University of Miami School of Law, LL.M., Estate Planning, 1988
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- Florida
- New York
Jerome M. Harris
Shareholder
1200 Smith Street
14th Floor
Houston, TX 77002-4310
TEL: 713.654.9651
FAX: 713.658.2553
Jerome M. Harris maintains a broadly-based ERISA and executive compensation benefits practice. He has substantial experience in drafting, reviewing and providing legal analysis of qualified retirement plans, ERISA welfare plans, nonqualified deferred compensation and other executive compensation.
Seminars & Presentations
- Frequent guest speaker on topic of employee benefits to professional audiences including Certified Public Accountants, including the Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Case Studies
News
- IRS Adopts Controversial Position on Deductibility of Certain Executive BonusesFebruary 2008
- IRS Regulations Provide for Unprecedented Change403(b) Plans – The New 401(k);February 2008
- IRS Extends Section 409A Transition ReliefJanuary 2008
- IRS Issued Notice 2007-100 Provides Limited ReliefJanuary 2008
- IRS Requires Action Before Year-End On § 409A Deferred Compensation ArrangementsDecember 2007
- Final § 403(b) Retirement Plan Regulations IssuedOctober 2007