Jahiz Noel Agard

Counsel

(415) 277-8022

DIRECT

(415) 788-3111

MAIN

Jahiz concentrates his practice in the areas of health and welfare plans and qualified retirement plans.

He assists clients in drafting plan documents, amendments, and SPDs; resolving ERISA and Internal Revenue Code compliance issues; reviewing appeals to denied claims; and addressing various litigation matters (including multiemployer plan withdrawal liability).

Jahiz previously served as the Newsletter Editor for the Western Pension Benefits Council- San Francisco.  He presents and publishes on issues related to health and welfare and qualified retirement plans. He recently presented on “The ACA’s Uncertain Future: Texas v. U.S. and Other Recent Developments” as well as “Best Practices for Healthcare Plan Compliance” at the University Conference Services Mid-Sized Retirement & Healthcare Plan Management Conference.

ARTICLES AND UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

J.D., 2011
Santa Clara University School of Law

M.A., 1986
Northwestern University

B.A., 1984
The Ohio State University

2011 – Present
Trucker Huss, APC
San Francisco, California

2006 – 2007
Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics, Inc.

1999 – 2006
Chiron Corporation

1997 – 1999
John Parry & Alexander

1994 – 1997
Chiron Corporation

1986 – 1994
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Editor, Western Pension & Benefits Conference

Member, The State Bar of California

Member, Bar Association of San Francisco

Member, American Bar Association

Bio Practice Areas Education Professional Career Professional Licenses and Affiliations

Office Locations

SAN FRANCISCO


135 Main Street, 9th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94105-1815

LOS ANGELES


15760 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 910

Los Angeles, CA 91436-2964

PORTLAND


329 NE Couch Street, Suite 200

Portland, OR 97232-1332

Awards & Recognition