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Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP Attorneys Named Oregon Super Lawyers
Kenneth S. Klarquist and John D. Vandenberg were recognized by their peers as Oregon Super Lawyers for 2006. The list of Super Lawyers was published in November, 2006 and distributed to attorneys in Oregon.

Oregon Super Lawyers magazine surveys lawyers throughout the State of Oregon and conducts additional research to identify lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5 percent of the lawyers in Oregon are named Super Lawyers. Klarquist Sparkman, LLP is proud to have two of its top lawyers named Super Lawyers for 2006.

“We are extremely pleased to see both Ken Klarquist and John Vandenberg on the list,” said David P. Petersen, senior partner. “Peer recognition is a confirmation of the commitment both John and Ken have to providing excellent representation to an outstanding group of clients.”

Mr. Klarquist joined Klarquist Sparkman, LLP in 1951, after working in the patent department of what is now known as the Atomic Energy Commission. Mr. Klarquist still actively serves the Firm today as Senior Counsel, and recently celebrated his 55th year with the Firm. His practice has involved extensive patent and trademark litigation, trademark protection and preparation and prosecution of patent applications. He also evaluates trademark availability and registrability in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions. Mr. Klarquist now focuses his practice to plant patent and trademark fields.

Mr. Vandenberg joined Klarquist Sparkman, LLP in 1989 and has been litigating patent disputes since 1983. Mr. Vandenberg now helps lead an expanding litigation practice handling patent and trademark litigations throughout the country. He has helped lead Klarquist Sparkman, LLP into becoming a nationally recognized patent litigation firm, representing technology leaders such as Microsoft (since 1991) and Amazon.com (since 2000).

12-23-2006

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Kitch, Drutchas, Wagner, DeNardis & Valitutti, P.C.

Lisa Panah Chair-Elect of the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section
Kitch principal Lisa Panah has been elected to be the Chair-Elect of the Health Care Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. She will become Chair of the Health Care Law Section in September, 2007.

12-23-2006

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Kemp, Klein, Umphrey, Endelman & May, P.C.

Kemp Klein Award Established at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
The Kemp Klein Award will be given for excellence in the Business Transactions module of the University of Detroit Mercy’s new third year Law Firm program, which integrates the realities of law firm practice into the classroom.

“Kemp Klein is proud to be part of this innovative Law Firm Program," said Chief Executive Officer Ralph A. Castelli, Jr. "The Kemp Klein Foundation’s mission is to support our residential and business community. We know this program will train outstanding business lawyers and help the entire business community.”

The Business Transactions module places the third year students in a simulated law firm setting where they work on a complex business transaction. The Kemp Klein award will be given to the selected student at the end of the module to help them during their final semester.

12-23-2006

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Kemp, Klein, Umphrey, Endelman & May, P.C.

Kemp Klein Attorneys Among Michigan’s Super Lawyers
Voted to be part of the top 5% of lawyers in the State, eight of Kemp Klein Law Firm’s attorneys are listed in Super Lawyers 2006, a magazine using peer balloting, independent research, and blue ribbon panel to review attorneys and select the top lawyers in Michigan.

“Kemp Klein strives for excellence in peer and client relationships as well as in court,” said Chief Executive Officer Ralph A. Castelli, Jr. “I am pleased that other lawyers are aware of the high standards we set for our attorneys.”

The eight attorneys are listed under their legal specialties: Earle E. Endelman and Michael D. Umphrey for Estate and Probate law; Irwin M. Alterman, Raymond L. Morrow and Richard Bisio for Business Litigation; Mark R. Filipp for Employment Litigation and Defense; Ralph A. Castelli for Business and Corporate law, and Robert Z. Feldstein, who is of counsel to Kemp Klein, is listed For Family Law. Mr. Feldstein is also prominently named as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Michigan.

12-23-2006

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Kemp, Klein, Umphrey, Endelman & May, P.C.

LOCAL ATTORNEYS AMONG BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA
Kemp Klein law firm celebrates two attorneys this year for being named to the 2006 edition of Best Lawyers in America, a national peer review. Irwin M. Alterman, shareholder at Kemp Klein and Robert Z. Feldstein, Of Counsel to the firm, are well known in their respective practice areas: Alterman for litigation and antitrust and Feldstein for family law.

“Kemp Klein is a local firm, but these awards show our talent is comparable to the national firms,” said Chief Executive Officer Ralph Castelli.

The ‘Best Lawyers’ list is based on more than 400,000 evaluations of lawyers by their colleagues. This allows for an objective list of the most respected attorneys in the field. Those who make the list are honored for their integrity and legal expertise, and they are leaders in their communities.

Irwin Alterman has held many leadership positions throughout his career. He is currently president of the Jewish Community Center and serves on the Executive Committee of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Board of Governors. Alterman has been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America for nineteen consecutive years and is a resident of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Robert Z. Feldstein is Of Counsel to Kemp Klein. He has served as a hearing panelist for the Attorney Discipline Board and as a National Committeeman for the University of Michigan Law School Fund. He is an alumnus of both Wayne State University and the University of Michigan Law School. Feldstein has been honored by his inclusion in every edition of Best Lawyers in America for the past fifteen consecutive years. He resides in West Bloomfield, Mich.

12-23-2006

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Kemp, Klein, Umphrey, Endelman & May, P.C.

Attorney looks for firm to relate to – Kemp Klein Law Firm gains new attorney, Bonnie L. Beutler
Bonnie L. Beutler joined Kemp Klein Law Firm in Troy in March of 2006 because of the connection she made to the firm’s philosophy.

“I wanted to join a firm with excellent service and an attention to detail,” Beutler said. “I am happy here because my skills mesh well with other Kemp Klein attorneys. We provide seamless service to business clients and I am proud to be part of that.”

Ms. Beutler arranges real estate and business transactions for commercial buyers and sellers. She works with real estate brokers, property owners and government entities to resolve land use issues. Her past experience also includes commercial litigation.

“She’s a perfect fit for our existing real estate and business transaction departments,” said Chief Executive Officer Ralph A. Castelli, Jr. “Ms. Beutler will be an immediate asset to our firm and our clients.

12-23-2006

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Kemp, Klein, Umphrey, Endelman & May, P.C.

KEMP KLEIN ATTORNEY HELPS NEW LAWYERS GET THEIR START
Cynthia E. Brazzil of Kemp Klein Law Firm recently was reappointed to serve on the State Bar of Michigan’s District I Character and Fitness Committee, which conducts hearings on behalf of the State Bar Standing Committee on Character and Fitness. Brazzil, a shareholder of Kemp Klein and former Oakland County Bar Foundation (OCBF) President, devotes a great deal of her time to volunteer efforts which she believes advances the legal profession in Michigan.

“I think it’s important to make a contribution to my profession,” Brazzil said. “I especially enjoy my work with the Character and Fitness Committee because it frequently offers opportunities to good people who have overcome many challenges.”

This is Brazzil’s 3rd consecutive two-year term. She also continues to serve on the OCBA Foundation Board, is a State Bar Foundation Fellow, an OCBA Fellow and a Sustaining Member of the OCBA.

12-23-2006

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