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Who Qualifies?

- U.S. residents
- Members of a Washington State public employee pension plan (PERS, SERS, or TRS) who retired early or elected a Joint & Survivor Annuity (or the designated JSA beneficiary)

What Can You Do About This?

U.S. residents who qualify may be eligible to participate in a class-action lawsuit as a class representative and may be entitled to compensation. Your rights are indispensable.

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Don Bivens, Attorney
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Don Bivens is a renowned and trusted American attorney, a former member of the American Bar Association’s Board of Governors and a former Chair of the ABA’s Section of Litigation. Don handles complex cases and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants.

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I was extremely happy with how smooth the process was, and how efficiently the intake was handled - Marshall, California
I was extremely happy with how smooth the process was, and how efficiently the intake was handled - Marshall, California
I was extremely happy with how smooth the process was, and how efficiently the intake was handled - Marshall, California

 

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