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PITTSBURGH, PA, November 7, 2007 – Grogan Graffam, P.C. is pleased to announce that Vincent J. Grogan was recently awarded the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County’s Joseph F. Weis, Jr. Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding and exemplary service that enhanced the judicial system and legal profession. In addition, Mr. Grogan has been recognized as one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers of America for 25 years for Legal Malpractice Law, Real Estate Law and Land Use and Zoning Law.

Mr. Grogan, a founding shareholder of the firm, has been a trial attorney for over 45 years and is widely known and respected in complex commercial litigation matters, real estate law and professional liability defense. Mr. Grogan served as President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association in 1997 and as President of the Allegheny County Bar Association in 1989. He is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and the Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission’s Advisory Committee on Real Property Law. Mr. Grogan has served as General Counsel to the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh since 1975. He received his B.A. from Duquesne University in 1957 and his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1960.

Mr. Grogan and his family reside in the Borough of Thornburg

MACERELLI ASSUMES PDI LEADERSHIP POST

PITTSBURGH , PA, October 3, 2007 – Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that shareholder Joseph A. Macerelli was recently installed as the new President of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute (PDI).

Mr. Macerelli chairs the Professional Liability practice group and has been a member of the firm's Board of Directors since 1986. He is an experienced trial attorney who concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and other professional liability defense. Mr. Macerelli is Assistant Treasurer on the board of governors for the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and co-chair of the joint committee for the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. He is also Chairman of the Board of Canonsburg General Hospital and a director of West Penn Allegheny Health System. Mr. Macerelli received his B.A. from University of Pittsburgh in 1976 and his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 1981.

With a membership of over 1,000 lawyers, insurance company executives, self-insurers and independent adjusters across the state, PDI is one of the largest organizations of its kind. “It is my hope that PDI will continue to impact public policy in Pennsylvania , including efforts to pass a new Fair Share Act into law, and more importantly, be responsive to our membership”, stated Mr. Macerelli.

BESSKO JOINS GROGAN GRAFFAM

PITTSBURGH, PA, July 18, 2007--Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Stephanie Clark Bessko recently joined the firm as a Senior Associate in the Professional Liability practice group.

Ms. Bessko is an experienced litigator and concentrates her practice in medical malpractice and other professional liability defense and commercial litigation. She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New York.

Ms. Bessko received her B.A. from the University of Delaware in 1993 and her J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1996. Her volunteer activities include serving as a coach for the Pittsburgh (Ellis) Chapter of Girls on the Run.

FOUR GROGAN GRAFFAM SHAREHOLDERS NAMED PA SUPER LAWYERS

PITTSBURGH, PA, July 10, 2007 – Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Vincent J. Grogan, Dennis A. Watson, Joseph A. Macerelli and Leo G. Daly were named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 2007 by Law & Politics and Philadelphia Magazine, an honor awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in the state.

Mr. Grogan, a founding shareholder of the firm, has been a trial attorney for over 40 years and is widely known and respected in commercial litigation matters, real estate law and professional liability defense. Mr. Grogan served as President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association in 1997 and as President of the Allegheny County Bar Association in 1989. He is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He received his B.A. from Duquesne University in 1957 and his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1960.

Mr. Watson has been President of Grogan Graffam since 1998 and a shareholder in the Litigation practice group since 1983. With 30 years of trial experience, he concentrates his practice in complex commercial, construction, maritime, insurance and product liability litigation. Mr. Watson is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and was recently appointed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission’s Advisory Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution. He is also a Trustee of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. Mr. Watson received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1977.

Mr. Macerelli chairs the Professional Liability practice group and has been a member of the firm’s Board of Directors since 1986. He is an experienced trial attorney who concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and other professional liability defense. Mr. Macerelli is President-elect of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute and serves as Assistant Treasurer on the board of governors for the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He is also Chairman of the Board of Canonsburg General Hospital and a director of West Penn Allegheny Health System. Mr. Macerelli received his B.A. from University of Pittsburgh in 1976 and his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 1981.

Mr. Daly chairs the Litigation practice group and has been on the firm’s Board of Directors since 2000. Mr. Daly’s trial practice includes commercial litigation, product liability, class action work, toxic tort litigation, employment matters and insurance coverage issues. He serves as regional and national counsel for a number of manufacturers and sellers of goods and services. Mr. Daly is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and a past Chair of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Civil Litigation Section. He received his law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1981.

LLOYD ELECTED TO ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS

PITTSBURGH, PA, June 20, 2007--Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Bethann R. Lloyd was recently elected to the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. Ms. Lloyd, a shareholder and member of the firm’s Board of Directors, concentrates her practice in the areas of insurance defense, professional liability defense, commercial litigation, employment litigation and maritime law.

The Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County was founded over 40 years ago as an organization of both plaintiffs’ and defense trial attorneys dedicated to the fair and efficient administration of justice. Membership is by invitation only.

Ms. Lloyd received her B.A., summa cum laude, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1994.

Ms. Lloyd and her family reside in Mount Lebanon.

LLOYD NAMED TO PA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS

PITTSBURGH, PA, April 13, 2007 – Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Bethann R. Lloyd was recently appointed to the Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission’s Advisory Committee on Wrongful Convictions. The Committee will study the underlying causes of wrongful convictions and identify potential solutions.

Ms. Lloyd, a shareholder and member of the firm’s Board of Directors, joined the firm’s Litigation practice group in 1998. She concentrates her practice in the areas of insurance defense, commercial litigation, employment litigation, maritime law and civil rights matters. Ms. Lloyd received her B.A. in Criminology, summa cum laude, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1994.

Ms. Lloyd and her family reside in Mount Lebanon.

WATSON APPOINTED TO STATE GOVERNMENT ADR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PITTSBURGH, PA, February 21, 2007 – Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Dennis A. Watson was recently appointed a member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission’s Advisory Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution. This committee will assist the Commission’s Legislative Task Force on Alternative Dispute Resolution in conducting a comprehensive review of the current status of ADR practices and making recommendations on improving conflict resolution in the Commonwealth.

Mr. Watson has been President of Grogan Graffam since 1998 and a shareholder since 1983. Prior to becoming President, he chaired the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. With 30 years of trial experience, he concentrates his practice in complex commercial, maritime, construction, insurance and product liability litigation.

Mr. Watson is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He is also a Trustee of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. He received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1977 and his B.A. from University of Pennsylvania in 1974. Mr. Watson is a member of the American, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County and West Virginia Bar Associations.

MILLER & MILLER ATTORNEYS AND STAFF JOIN GROGAN GRAFFAM

PITTSBURGH, PA, January 24, 2007 – Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that the attorneys and staff of Miller & Miller, LLP joined the firm on January 1, 2007. Kenneth R. Miller, Morgan A. Evans, Harvey A. Miller, Jr. and J. Lee Miller will practice in the firm’s Business Transactions practice group.

“The attorneys of Miller & Miller have provided quality legal services since it was founded in 1895 by Harvey A. Miller, Sr. The addition of these experienced and well-respected attorneys and their staff has enhanced our ability to meet our clients’ increasingly complex legal issues in estate planning and administration, tax law and real estate,” stated Dennis A. Watson, president of Grogan Graffam.

Kenneth R. Miller joins the firm as a shareholder. He is the grandson of Harvey A. Miller, Sr. Mr. Miller brings with him over 30 years experience in the areas of estate planning and administration, elder law, tax law, business formation and administration and real estate. He received his B.A. from Allegheny College in 1967 and his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1973. Mr. Miller is a member of the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations.

Morgan A. Evans, the great-granddaughter of Harvey A. Miller, Sr., joins the firm as an associate. She concentrates her practice in estate planning, elder law, real estate and commercial litigation. Ms. Evans received her B.A., cum laude, from Dickinson College in 2000 and her J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 2003. She is a member of the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations.

Harvey A. Miller, Jr. joins the firm Of Counsel. He has represented clients in estates and trusts, general business matters and litigation since joining the family firm in 1948. Mr. Miller has appeared on behalf of clients before the U.S. Supreme Court, and is a member of the American and Allegheny County Bar Associations. He is Trustee Emeritus of Grove City College after having served on its Executive Committee for over 40 years. Mr. Miller is also a former Trustee of St. Francis Hospital and Passavant Hospital. He currently serves as a Trustee of the Sanctis Foundation.

J. Lee Miller has more that 50 years of experience in real estate law, timber leasing, litigation and business organization and administration. He joins the firm Of Counsel after having been a partner at Miller & Miller since 1950. Mr. Miller is a 50-year member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and a 25-year member of the American Judicature Society. He also has represented clients before the U.S. Supreme Court and the courts of Pennsylvania.

CHIODO JOINS GROGAN GRAFFAM

PITTSBURGH, PA, September 26, 2006 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Edward J. Chiodo recently joined the firm as a Senior Associate in the Professional Liability practice group.

Mr. Chiodo is an experienced trial attorney and concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and other professional liability defense, product liability and toxic tort litigation. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Mr. Chiodo received his B.A. from Duquesne University in 1985 and his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 1988. He is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and West Virginia State Bar Associations. Mr. Chiodo has been on the board of directors of Mothers Hope Foundation since 2000.

Mr.Chiodo and his family reside in Gibsonia.

DALY ELECTED TO ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS

PITTSBURGH, PA, August 16, 2006-Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Leo Gerard Daly was recently elected to the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. Mr. Daly has been a shareholder since 1991 and a member of the firm's Board of Directors since 2000.

The Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County was founded over 40 years ago as an organization of both plaintiffs' and defense trial attorneys dedicated to the fair and efficient administration of justice. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to 250 attorneys.

Mr. Daly chairs the firm's Litigation practice group. He is an experienced trial attorney concentrating in the commercial litigation, products liability, toxic tort litigation, environmental matters and insurance coverage issues. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1978 and his law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1981. Mr. Daly is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Minnesota and South Dakota. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations, and is the immediate past chair of the Allegheny County Bar Association's Civil Litigation Section.

Mr. Daly and his family reside in Whitehall.

LLOYD NAMED TO GROGAN GRAFFAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PITTSBURGH, PA, June 14, 2006 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Bethann R. Lloyd was recently elected to the firm's board of directors for a three year term.

Ms. Lloyd, a shareholder and member of the Litigation practice group, joined the firm in 1998. She concentrates her practice in the areas of civil litigation defense, insurance defense, civil rights and employment litigation. Ms. Lloyd received her B.A., summa cum laude, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1994. She is a member of both the Pennsylvania and West Virginia bars.

Ms. Lloyd was named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2005. Considered among the best in their profession, Rising Stars represent the top 2.5% of the practicing attorneys in Pennsylvania, age 40 or younger or in practice for ten years or less.

Ms. Lloyd and her family reside in Mount Lebanon.

GROGAN HONORED IN BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA

PITTSBURGH, PA, February 1, 2006 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Vincent J. Grogan was selected nationally by his peers to be included in the 2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America . Only 248 attorneys nationwide received this recognition for excellence in legal malpractice law. Mr. Grogan was also selected for the specialty of real estate law, and was further recognized as one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers for 20 years or more.

Best Lawyers is widely regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. With more than 18,500 leading attorneys throughout the country casting more than a million votes on the legal abilities of their colleagues, the 2006 edition was the basis for the "Best Lawyers" feature in the February 2006 issue of Pittsburgh Magazine .

Mr. Grogan, a founding shareholder of the firm, has been a trial attorney for over 40 years and is widely known and respected in commercial litigation matters, real estate law and professional liability defense. He served as President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association in 1997 and as President of the Allegheny County Bar Association in 1989. Mr. Grogan is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He currently serves as a Trustee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Bar Trust and as Trustee of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation and Chair of its Lawyers Fund. He received his B.A. from Duquesne University in 1957 and his law degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1960.

FOUR GROGAN GRAFFAM ATTORNEYS NAMED "RISING STARS"

PITTSBURGH , PA , January 5, 2006-Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Bethann R. Lloyd, Jeannine L. Bertig, Jason G. Wehrle and Holly M. Whalen were recently named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars by Law & Politics and Philadelphia Magazine. Only 2.5% of Pennsylvania attorneys are selected each year as Rising Stars, defined as outstanding up-and-coming attorneys, age 40 or under or in practice for ten years or less, who have demonstrated superior professional potential.

Ms. Lloyd, a shareholder and member of the Litigation practice group, joined the firm in 1998. She concentrates her practice in the areas of civil litigation defense, insurance defense and employment litigation. Ms. Lloyd received her B.A., summa cum laude, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1994. She is a member of both the Pennsylvania and West Virginia bars.

Ms. Bertig, a shareholder and member of the Litigation practice group, joined the firm in 2000. She concentrates her practice primarily in the areas of commercial and civil litigation, products liability defense, insurance defense, toxic tort litigation and workers' compensation. Ms. Bertig received two bachelors degrees, magna cum laude, from Duquesne University in 1993 and her juris doctorate, cum laude, from Duquesne University School of Law in 1996.

Mr. Wehrle, a senior associate and member of the Professional Liability practice group, focuses his practice on legal malpractice and other professional liability defense claims. He received his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993 and his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 1997. Prior to joining Grogan Graffam in 2004, Mr. Wehrle was a trial attorney in a Chicago law firm. He is a member of both the Illinois and Pennsylvania bars.

Ms. Whalen joined the firm in 2003 as an associate in the Litigation practice group. She concentrates her practice in insurance defense, commercial litigation and employment litigation. Ms. Whalen received her B.S. from Allegheny College in 1996 and her J.D. from The Dickinson School of Law in 1999. Prior to joining the firm, she clerked for Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Dan Pellegrini .

COFFEY HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE

PITTSBURGH, PA, November 3, 2005-Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Hal D. Coffey, an associate in the firm's Business Transactions practice group, was recently named a 2005 Community Volunteer Honoree by the United Jewish Federation in its thirteenth annual community-wide tribute. Mr. Coffey is chairman of the Keystone Mountain Region Commission B'nai B'rith Youth Organization.

Mr. Coffey concentrates his practice in the areas of property tax assessment appeals, business entity development, residential and commercial real estate development, closings and financing, and general business and real estate matters. He received his B.A. from Pennsylvania State University in 1996 and his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000.

Mr. Coffey is an active member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. He is chair elect of the ACBA Young Lawyers Division. He is also a Zone 12 delegate of the PBA House of Delegates and an assistant editor of The Young Lawyer , a publication of the ABA Young Lawyers Division. In addition, Mr. Coffey serves on the board of directors of The Josh Gibson Foundation.

Mr. Coffey and his wife, Erica, reside in Squirrel Hill.

BUECHEL ELECTED TO ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS

PITTSBURGH, PA, October 5, 2005 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Charles A. Buechel, Jr. was recently elected to the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. Mr. Buechel has been a shareholder since 1994 and is a member of the firm's Litigation and Professional Liability practice groups.

The Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County was founded over 40 years ago as an organization of both plaintiffs' and defense trial attorneys dedicated to the fair and efficient administration of justice. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to 250 attorneys.

Mr. Buechel concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and insurance litigation, products liability, medical malpractice and admiralty law. He served as Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the litigation division from 1973 to 1980 prior to joining the firm.

Mr. Buechel received his B.S. from Villanova University in 1969 and his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law in 1973. He is a member of the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Mr. Buechel served as the Jury Verdict editor of the Pittsburgh Legal Journal from 1991 to 1997, as well as its Associate Opinion Editor from 1986 to 1989 and beginning again in 1997.

Mr. Buechel and his family reside in Upper St. Clair.

COFFEY JOINS GROGAN GRAFFAM

PITTSBURGH, PA, July 27, 2005 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Hal D. Coffey recently joined the firm as an Associate in the Business Transactions practice group.

Mr. Coffey is a board member of The Josh Gibson Foundation and chairman of the Keystone Mountain Region Commission B'nai B'rith Youth Organization.

Mr. Coffey and his wife, Erica, reside in Squirrel Hill.

FOUR GROGAN GRAFFAM SHAREHOLDERS NAMED PA SUPER LAWYERS

PITTSBURGH, PA, June 20, 2005 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Vincent J. Grogan, Dennis A. Watson, Joseph A. Macerelli and Leo G. Daly were named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers by Law & Politics and Philadelphia Magazine, an honor awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in the state. In addition, Mr. Grogan was recognized by his peers as one of the top 50 lawyers in Pittsburgh.

Mr Watson has been President of Grogan Graffam since 1998 and a shareholder in the Litigation practice group since 1983. With over 25 years of trial experience, he concentrates his practice in the areas of product liability, insurance law, surety and fidelity, maritime, errors and omissions and commercial law. Mr. Watson is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He is also a Trustee of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. He received his J.D. from University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1977.

Joseph A. Macerelli chairs the Professional Liability practice group and has been a member of the firm's Board of Directors since 1986. He is an experienced trial attorney who concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and other professional liability defense. Mr. Macerelli is on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He is also Chairman of the Board at Canonsburg General Hospital, as well as a board member of West Penn Allegheny Health System. He received his B.A. from University of Pittsburgh in 1976 and his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 1981.

Leo Daly chairs the Litigation practice group and has been on the firm's Board of Directors since 2000. Mr. Daly's trial practice includes commercial litigation, product liability, class action work, toxic tort litigation, employment matters and insurance coverage issues. Also, he serves as regional and national counsel for a number of manufacturers and sellers of goods and services. Mr. Daly is the 2005 Chair of the Allegheny County Bar Association's Civil Litigation Section. He received his law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1981.

FEENEY SELECTED FOR ACBA BAR LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

PITTSBURGH, PA, June 19, 2005 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Michael K. Feeney was recently selected by the Allegheny County Bar Association to participate in the 2005/2006 Young Lawyers Bar Leadership Initiative (BLI).

The ACBA's Young Lawyers Division developed the Bar Leadership Initiative to aid and encourage young lawyers in developing their professional and community leadership skills, and position themselves to assume leadership positions within the Bar Association. Mr. Feeney was one of only 11 lawyers appointed to the BLI class which begins in July.

Mr. Feeney is an associate in the firm's Litigation Practice group and concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance coverage issues, appellate matters and general tort defense. He received his B.A. from Ohio Northern University in 1998 and his J.D from The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University in 2001.

Mr. Feeney is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association. He is also on the board of directors of Bach Choir in Pittsburgh.

SENATOR COSTA RECEIVES LEGAL SERVICES AWARD

PITTSBURGH, PA, April 27, 2005 - Jay Costa, a Grogan Graffam, P.C. shareholder and Pennsylvania State Senator, recently received the 2005 Pennsylvania Legal Services Excellence Award. Pennsylvania Legal Services (PLS) is the statewide developer, coordinator and major funder for the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) that provides legal advice and representation to low-income individuals in Pennsylvania. The Older and Wiser initiative, for which Senator Costa was particularly honored, is a public service partnership between legal services and legislators to sponsor free seminars to educate seniors and their families about legal issues of particular importance to elderly adults.

Senator Costa joined the firm's Business Transactions practice group in 1999. His areas of concentration include municipal law, government, education law, workers' compensation, trusts and estates, wills and general civil law. Senator Costa received his B.A. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1979 and his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 1989. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, as well as the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Senator Costa is also a trustee of the University of Pittsburgh, Community College of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, as well as a board member of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Senator Costa has represented Pennsylvania's 43rd Senatorial District since 1996. In January 2005, he was elected to serve as Caucus Chairman for the 2005-2006 legislative session. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served five years as Register of Wills in Allegheny County.

BASS NAMED TO HOPE NETWORK BOARD

PITTSBURGH, PA, March 11, 2005 - John A. Bass, a Grogan Graffam, P.C. shareholder since 1994 and a member of the firm's Professional Liability practice group, was recently named to the board of directors of HOPE Network. HOPE Network is a non-profit organization that promotes community integration of individuals with cognitive and/or physical challenges in Southwestern Pennsylvania through programs, services and leisure activities that support return to a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Mr. Bass is an experienced trial attorney who concentrates his practice in the area of medical malpractice. He has successfully defended hospitals, physicians and other health care providers on a variety of matters, and has practiced extensively before the appellate courts of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Bass received his B.A. from Emory University in 1984 and his J.D. from Duquesne University in 1988. He is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Mr. Bass is also a member of the Western Pennsylvania Association of Healthcare Risk Management, The Children's Cancer Foundation, and The Lee W. Bass, M.D. Community Pediatric Lecture Series Endowment. He was recently named a Fellow of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation.

Mr. Bass and his family reside in O'Hara Township.

BROSKY NAMED "DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI" BY PITT LAW SCHOOL

PITTSBURGH, PA, October 11, 2004 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that John G. Brosky, retired Superior Court Judge and Of Counsel to the firm, received the Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Pittsburgh School of Law at its annual dinner on October 2nd. Judge Brosky, Class of '49, also received his undergraduate degree from Pitt.

Judge Brosky's distinguished judicial career spanned more than 46 years, beginning in 1956 when he was appointed to the Allegheny County Court. He served on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas beginning in 1960, serving as administrative judge of the Family Division from 1970 until he was elected to the Superior Court in 1980. He joined Grogan Graffam in 2003.

Judge Brosky is a World War II of the South Pacific Theater veteran and a retired U.S. Air Force General.

He is a fellow of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, Allegheny County Bar Foundation, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law Alumni Association. Judge Brosky is also a member of the Family Law Section and Professionalism Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Appellate Practice Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

A past president of both the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges and national Air Force Association, Judge Brosky has received numerous awards for his service on the bench, his military service and his many volunteer efforts over the years.

He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the World War II Veterans of Allegheny County Memorial Fund.

MACERELLI NAMED TO PBA HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE

PITTSBURGH, PA, September 29, 2004 – Joseph A. Macerelli, a Grogan Graffam, P.C. shareholder and member of its Board of Directors since 1986, was recently appointed a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Health Care Task Force. The mission of the task force is to make recommendations to the Governor and the State Legislature on solving the health care crisis in Pennsylvania.

Mr. Macerelli is an experienced trial attorney and chairs the firm's Professional Liability practice group. Earlier this month, he presented a seminar on "Litigation Avoidance" at the Pennsylvania Orthopedic Trauma Symposium Conference sponsored by Allegheny General Hospital.

Mr. Macerelli received his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1976 and his J.D. from Duquesne University in 1981. He is a Director of the West Penn Allegheny Health System and Chairman of the Board at Canonsburg General Hospital. Mr. Macerelli is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers in Allegheny County and is on the Academy's Board of Directors. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Defense Institute and is the Local Governor for the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Macerelli is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and Washington County Bar Associations, and co-chairs the Joint Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Pennsylvania Medical Society. He was recently named a Fellow of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

Mr. Macerelli and his family reside in McDonald.

WATSON RE-ELECTED TRUSTEE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PITTSBURGH, PA, August 3, 2004 – Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Dennis A. Watson was recently re-elected trustee of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania for an additional three-year term. The Historical Society, which operates the John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center, is an educational institution dedicated to preserving and presenting regional history through a variety of programs. The History Center, located in the Strip District, has been affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution since 2000.

Mr. Watson has been President of Grogan Graffam since 1998 and a shareholder in the Litigation practice group since 1983. With over 25 years of trial experience, he concentrates his practice in the areas of product liability, environmental law, surety and fidelity, maritime, errors and omissions and commercial law.

Mr. Watson received his B.A. from the university of Pennsylvania in 1974 and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977. He is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, as well as the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations.

Mr. Watson and his family reside in West View.

FEENEY ELECTED TO BACH CHOIR BOARD

PITTSBURGH, PA, June 22, 2004 – Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Michael K. Feeney was recently elected to the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh Board of Directors for a three-year term. In preparation for his new responsibilities, Mr. Feeney attended Duquesne University’s Non-Profit Leadership Institute.

Mr. Feeney is an associate in the firm’s Litigation practice group and concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance coverage issues, appellate matters and general tort defense. He received his B.A. from Ohio Northern University in 1998 and his J.D. from The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University in 2001.

The Bach Choir, celebrating its 70th anniversary season, is recognized for its creative interpretations of new and culturally diverse music and moving performances of master choral works.

WHALEN JOINS GROGAN GRAFFAM

PITTSBURGH, January 6, 2004 - Grogan Graffam, P. C. announced that Holly M. Whalen recently joined the firm as an Associate in its Litigation practice group.

Ms. Whalen concentrates her practice in insurance defense, commercial litigation, personal injury and employment litigation. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a judicial clerk for Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Dan Pellegrini.

Ms. Whalen received her B.S. from Allegheny College in 1996 and her J.D. from The Dickinson School of Law in 1999. While at Dickinson, she received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Fair Employment Law and served as Comments Editor for the Dickinson Journal of Environmental Law & Policy.

Ms. Whalen is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

LEIDIGH JOINS GROGAN GRAFFAM

PITTSBURGH, October 14, 2003 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that Robert D. Leidigh recently joined the firm as a Senior Associate in its Environmental and Occupational Liability practice group.

Mr. Leidigh is an experienced trial attorney who concentrates his practice in the areas of toxic tort defense, negligence, property damage and insurance, including insurance coverage issues. He received his B.A. from Pennsylvania State University in 1976 and his J.D. from the Dickinson School of Law in 1989.

Mr. Leidigh is admitted to the Pennsylvania and West Virginia bars, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, West Virginia State Bar and the American Bar Associations. He is also a member of the American Inns of Court.

FEENEY JOINS GROGAN GRAFFAM

PITTSBURGH, PA, April 16, 2003 - Grogan Graffam, P.C announced that Michael K. Feeney recently joined the firm as an Associate in its litigation practice group. He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance coverage issues, appellate matters and general tort defense.

Mr. Feeney received his B.A. from Ohio Northern University in 1998. He was honored for outstanding academic achievement as a member of Gamma Sigma Alpha and Order of Omega. Mr. Feeney received his J.D. from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University in 2001. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mr. Feeney is a member of the American, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh.

Mr. Feeney's prior experience includes working as staff attorney to Chief Justice Stephen A. Zappala of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

RETIRED SENIOR JUDGE BROSKY JOINS GROGAN GRAFFAM

PITTSBURGH, PA, January 15, 2003 - Grogan Graffam, P.C. announced that retired Superior Court Judge John G. Brosky has joined the firm Of Counsel. Judge Brosky's distinguished judicial career spanned more than 46 years, beginning in 1956 when he was appointed to the Allegheny County Court. He served on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas beginning in 1960, serving as administrative judge of the Family Division from 1970 until he was elected to the Superior Court in 1980.

"Judge Brosky is a valuable addition to our firm," stated Grogan Graffam president Dennis A. Watson. "His wisdom and experience will benefit our attorneys and clients alike," Mr. Watson said.

Judge Brosky received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. He was awarded an honorary doctorate of public service degree by LaRoche College in 1996. He is a World War II of the South Pacific Theater veteran and is a retired Air Force general.

Judge Brosky is a fellow of both the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a member of the Family Law Section and Professionalism Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Appellate Practice Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

A past president of both the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges and national Air Force Association, Judge Brosky has received numerous awards for his service on the bench, his military service and his many volunteer efforts over the years. He is currently working on a major fundraising effort to finance and build a World War II memorial to honor Allegheny County veterans and the region's industrial contributions to the war effort. The memorial will be located at the Roberto Clemente Park on the North Shore.

Judge Brosky and his wife, Rose have three children: John and David are both attorneys and Carol is a court domestic relations counselor.