Ruel Pile

Ruel Pile is a highly experienced employee benefits attorney known for guiding organizations through complex regulatory and compliance challenges. With over 25 years in the field, he focuses on ERISA, tax law, health law, and executive compensation. His work supports companies in managing legal risks while maintaining effective benefit structures.

Ruel earned a B.A. cum laude in Economics from Western New England University. He then received a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. He later completed an LL.M. in Taxation (with distinction) from Georgetown University Law Center, where he also pursued coursework for the Employee Benefits Certificate.

Ruel has developed a reputation for advising large corporations, private equity-backed businesses, and healthcare innovators. He approaches legal issues with a practical mindset, helping clients address compliance concerns and operational challenges. His ability to interpret evolving laws allows organizations to stay aligned with regulatory expectations while making informed business decisions.

Pile began his career in Washington, DC, where he gained valuable government experience. He served as a Senior Pension Law Specialist in the Office of Regulations and Interpretations at the U.S. Department of Labor. This role helped him build a strong understanding of federal benefit regulations and enforcement priorities.

Pile has also held leadership and advisory roles across corporate and legal environments. He led Deloitte’s Compensation & Benefits Practice for the DC region and provided in-house counsel on ERISA and tax compliance matters. His experience includes working with retirement plans, executive compensation, and health and welfare programs.

Pile is well-versed in handling regulatory frameworks such as ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and IRC provisions. He supports clients with audits, benefit disputes, and complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. His guidance helps organizations manage risks while maintaining compliance in fast-changing regulatory landscapes.

Ruel Pile continues to assist clients by offering strategic legal insight across benefit planning and compliance matters. His work reflects a strong balance of technical knowledge and practical problem-solving, helping businesses address challenges and move forward with confidence in their legal decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Hall Benefits Law, LLC
• Member, California State Bar
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• California
• District of Columbia

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  LLM in Taxation
• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Western New England University
  BA in Economics with Cum Laude

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