Understanding ERISA: A Compact Guide to the Landmark Act Paperback – March 25, 2002

I liked the simplified explanations of the complicated areas of pension laws. As a derivatives lawyer, this book really helped me to understand this area of the law.

this book really didnt help me much. I found the In a Nut Shell much more useful for a law student learning this area of the law.

There really isn't much in this book at all. It is only 131 pages so very 'compact' and the little writing there is appears to be spaced out to try and pad it out that far. I'm one of the lucky ones at least in that I ordered it second hand. I'd be pretty irritated if I paid full retail for this. Of little value regardless.

Poor quality. The book is really just an extended sales pitch for a plan administrator. In fact, there is even a sticker from the salesperson who gave it away.Better off getting the Employee Benefit in a Nutshell if you are interested in legal analysis of ERISA.

I order this book before noon on Tuesday and by Wednesday (the next day) it was at my door steps. The book was as described. Needless to say I will purchase from this seller again and strongly recommend this seller.

I bought this book, among others, to help get me up to speed on the legal aspects of ERISA. However, the book was a huge disappointment. While it covers a wide-range of topics, the book's sparse details make it mostly worthless. If you are an attorney, law clerk or other legal professional, do NOT get this book.

I highly recommend this book for ALL Financial Advisors involved in providing financial advice to individual 401K participants. Mr. Ziesenheim's second book "Protect Your 401K" is a great follow up!