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ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER LLP PARTNER GREGG L. BERNSTEIN NAMED BALTIMORE WHITE-COLLAR “LAWYER OF THE YEAR”

Baltimore, MD—Zuckerman Spaeder LLP is pleased to announce that partner Gregg L. Bernstein has been named “Baltimore Best Lawyers Criminal Defense: White-Collar Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers, a peer reviewed legal guide.

Best Lawyers awards the accolade “Lawyer of the Year” in a particular practice area to a single lawyer in the community. The honoree is selected based on a peer-review survey in which he or she received high ratings for abilities, professionalism and integrity. Please click here to read more about the “Lawyers of the Year” selection process: http://www.bestlawyers.com/aboutus/awards.aspx.

Steven Naifeh, managing editor of Best Lawyers says, “We continue to believe—as we have believed for more than 25 years—that recognition by one’s peers is the most meaningful form of praise in the legal profession. We would like to congratulate Gregg Bernstein on being selected as the ‘Baltimore Best Lawyers Criminal Defense: White-Collar Lawyer of the Year’ for 2010.”

A former assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, Mr. Bernstein has extensive civil and criminal trial experience in both federal and state courts. Most recently, the court dismissed all charges against one of Mr. Bernstein’s clients, a former executive accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of attempting to manipulate and corner the propane market. Mr. Bernstein is currently representing individuals and companies in the health services and pharmaceutical industries that are under federal investigation in multiple jurisdictions. He is a former adjunct professor at the Catholic University School of Law and the current president of the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

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A. PAUL PINEAU JOINS ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER LLP

Baltimore, MD—Zuckerman Spaeder LLP announced today that A. Paul Pineau has joined the firm as an associate. In this position, Pineau will represent individual and institutional clients involved in criminal and civil litigation.

Prior to joining Zuckerman Spaeder, Pineau served as a law clerk for the Honorable Maryanne Trump Barry, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Newark, New Jersey and the Honorable J. Frederick Motz, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

Pineau received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Davidson College in 2004 and graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2007. While in law school, he served as executive director of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the student-run legal services organization, including coordinating the caseloads and assignments for more than 50 participating students, staff and attorneys. He also was senior editor of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. Additionally, Pineau served as a legal intern for the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, Criminal Enforcement Section.

Pineau is admitted to practice in Maryland, as well as in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

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Zuckerman Spaeder LLP Partner Gregg L. Bernstein Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers

Baltimore, MD— Gregg L. Bernstein, partner of the Baltimore office of Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America.

A former assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, Mr. Bernstein has extensive civil and criminal trial experience in both federal and state courts. Most recently, Mr. Bernstein secured the dismissal of all charges against a former executive accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of attempting to manipulate and corner the propane market. Mr. Bernstein is currently representing several individuals and companies in the health services and pharmaceutical industries that are the subjects of investigations by various United States Attorney’s offices.

Founded in 1950, the American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of members of the trial bar from the United States and Canada who are recognized for their skill and abilities. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship.

Membership in the College cannot exceed 1 percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. There are currently approximately 5,739 members in the United States and Canada, including active Fellows, Emeritus Fellows, Judicial Fellows (those who ascended to the bench after their induction) and Honorary Fellows.

The College strives to improve and elevate the standards of trial practice, the administration of justice and the ethics of the trial bar. Qualified lawyers are called to Fellowship in the College from all areas of trial practice: those who customarily represent plaintiffs in civil cases and those who customarily represent defendants; prosecutors; and defense attorneys. The College is thus able to speak with a balanced voice on important issues affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice. The College’s standards for selection may be found at
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CONTACT: Pamela Navarro-Watson, Chief Marketing Officer, (202) 778-1992, pnwatson@zuckerman.com

ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER NAMED HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LITIGATION FIRM IN BENCHMARK LITIGATION

Baltimore, MD—Zuckerman Spaeder LLP is pleased to announce that five attorneys from its Baltimore office were named “Local Litigation Stars” and “Future Stars” in Benchmark Litigation. Zuckerman Spaeder also was recognized as a “Highly Recommended Local Litigation Firm” in Baltimore as well as in the state of Maryland.  In addition to these honors received by the firm’s Baltimore office, nine attorneys from the firm’s four other offices were also recognized in the publication.

Between February and June, 2009, Benchmark Litigation conducted hundreds of face-to-face and telephone interviews with the nation’s leading private practice lawyers and in-house counsel. Zuckerman Spaeder’s local and future litigation stars were selected based on consistent stellar client and peer recommendations and an earned reputation for success.

“Following our recognition of as one of the top litigation boutiques in the nation, it’s gratifying to see the firm’s Baltimore office and so many of our individual attorneys get well-earned attention for their work,” said Graeme W. Bush, chairman of the Zuckerman Spaeder Executive Committee. “These attorneys are very deserving of this accolade and we are proud to have them as part of the incredibly talented team of people who have made our firm successful.”

The following Zuckerman Spaeder attorneys were recognized as “Local Litigation Stars” in the state of Maryland:
Gregg L. Bernstein
Herbert Better
Martin S. Himeles Jr.
Cyril V. Smith

The following Zuckerman Spaeder attorney was recognized as a “Future Star” in the state of Maryland:
P. Andrew Torrez

Benchmark Litigation is one of the leading guides to America’s premier litigation firms and attorneys and the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation in the U.S.

For more information please visit www.BenchmarkLitigation.com.

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About Zuckerman Spaeder
Founded in 1975, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP’s attorneys practice in the areas of complex commercial, civil and criminal litigation, as well as in appellate, bankruptcy, food and drug law, government ethics, insurance, legal profession and ethics, public clients, real estate, securities, tax and white collar. The firm is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has offices in Washington, DC; New York; Tampa; Baltimore; and Wilmington, DE. In 2009, the firm was named a finalist for “Litigation Boutique of the Year” by The American Lawyer. For more information about the firm, visit its web site atwww.zuckerman.com.

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ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER NAMED THE TOP-RANKED FIRM IN MARYLAND FOR WHITE-COLLAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE IN
2010 EDITION OF THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA

Baltimore, MD—Zuckerman Spaeder LLP is pleased to announce that three attorneys from its Baltimore office were featured in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Zuckerman Spaeder also was the top-ranked firm in Baltimore as well as in the state of Maryland in the white-collar criminal defense category. In addition to these honors received by the firm’s Baltimore office, Zuckerman Spaeder was the top-ranked firm nationally in the white-collar criminal defense category. Nineteen attorneys from the firm’s four other offices were also recognized in a total of 10 categories.

The following Baltimore lawyers were recognized:

• Gregg L. Bernstein: White-Collar Criminal Defense
• Herbert Better: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, White-Collar Criminal Defense, Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Martin S. Himeles, Jr.: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, White-Collar Criminal Defense
  

The Best Lawyers in America is a legal guide that has been published annually since 1983. Lawyers included in this ranking are determined by a peer-review selection process. For more information about The Best Lawyers in America, please visitwww.bestlawyers.com.

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About Zuckerman Spaeder
Founded in 1975, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP’s attorneys practice in the areas of complex commercial, civil and criminal litigation, as well as in appellate, bankruptcy, food and drug law, government ethics, insurance, legal profession and ethics, public clients, real estate, securities, tax and white collar. The firm is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has offices in Baltimore; Washington, DC; New York; Tampa; and Wilmington, DE. In 2009, the firm was named a finalist for “Litigation Boutique of the Year” by The American Lawyer. For more information about the firm, visit its Web site at www.zuckerman.com.