Shipman Welcomes Back Timothy S. Klimpl as Partner in Tax and Employee Benefits Practice Group

Shipman & Goodwin LLP (“Shipman”) is pleased to announce that Timothy S. Klimpl has rejoined the firm as a Partner in its Tax and Employee Benefits Practice Group, based in the Stamford office.  Tim previously practiced at the firm as Counsel during 2023 and 2024.

Tim is an experienced lawyer with 16 years of practice experience who provides ERISA advice and related services to many kinds of plan sponsors. His work covers corporate, nonprofit, and governmental plans that provide retirement, health, and other employee welfare benefits. He also advises employers in merger and acquisition transactions on equity and incentive compensation, including stock options, restricted stock and "phantom equity," deferred compensation plans, and executive employment and severance agreements. Tim has represented clients in the financial, private equity, construction, clean energy, medical, fashion, talent acquisition, and legal industries.

"We are thrilled to welcome Tim back to Shipman," said Richard Cohen, Chair of the firm's Employee Benefits practice. "Tim's command of ERISA and executive compensation, along with his experience across a wide range of industries, makes him a tremendous asset to our clients. He knows our firm and our culture well, and we are delighted that he has chosen to come home as a Partner."

Tim's work has earned him wide recognition. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Labor Law – Management (2024-2027). He was named a New Leader in the Law at the New England Legal Awards (2023). He has also been listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyers Rising Star® in Employee Benefits (2021–2023) and as a New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star® in Employee Benefits (2018–2020).

Tim is active in the legal community. He is a former Board Member of the Fairfield County Bar Association, where he previously chaired the Employment Law Committee and co-chaired the Employment Law and Business Law Committee, and he is a member of the American Bar Association. In his local community, he serves as a member of the Town of New Canaan Parks & Recreation Commission.

Tim earned his LL.M. in Taxation from Villanova University School of Law in 2020 and his J.D. from New York Law School in 2009. He received his B.A., cum laude, from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 2006.

Tim can be reached at tklimpl@goodwin.com or (203) 324-8128.