Mr. George F. Cicotte

George F. Cicotte is the principal attorney at The Cicotte Law Firm, PLLC, located in Kennewick, Washington. The firm is dedicated to representing employers nationwide in all aspects of ERISA and employee benefit matters, including healthcare, ESOP transactions, fiduciary responsibility, tax compliance, and labor relations. The firm assists clients ranging from small businesses to multi-billion dollar international enterprises, as well as state and federal government entities, in resolving ERISA disputes and related employment issues.

Mr. Cicotte's expertise is recognized by his appointment by the United States Department of Labor to serve as a plan fiduciary, stepping in for individuals who have breached their fiduciary duties. His legal acumen and ethical standards have earned him an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a “10.0, Superb” rating from Avvo.com, reflecting high regard from peers and judges.

In addition to his practice, Mr. Cicotte is a frequent speaker at events organized by the Institute for Applied Management and Law, the National Center for Employee Ownership, and other HR-focused groups. He also provides in-house training on employment and benefits for Fortune 500 companies, national laboratories, universities, and federal government organizations.

Mr. Cicotte is a co-author of the employee benefits chapter in "The Contingent Workforce," published by Law Journal Press in 2000. Before founding his firm in 2002, he practiced with Covington & Burling, a prestigious law firm known for its selectivity. More information can be found at www.cicottelaw.com.