Gerard Benvenuto Named Partner of Traub Eglin Lieberman Straus LLP

April 17, 2006

HAWTHORNE, New York -- TRAUB EGLIN LIEBERMAN STRAUS LLP (TELS) is pleased to announce that Gerard Benvenuto has been elected to become a Partner of the firm.

Working from the firm's New York office, Mr. Benvenuto has earned a tremendous reputation for his handling of product liability and medical malpractice cases. He serves as national litigation counsel for major corporations, participating in the defense of strict products liability matters commenced throughout the country. In this capacity, Mr. Benvenuto has been admitted pro hac vice in numerous state and federal trials outside of New York. In addition, Mr. Benvenuto defends insureds in a variety of matters including those arising out of professional malpractice, construction, premises and motor vehicle accidents.

"Jerry is one of our most tenacious litigators," noted Richard K. Traub, Founding Partner of Traub Eglin Lieberman Straus LLP. "He is as knowledgeable about products liability and medicine as just about anyone. He is a tremendous asset to this firm and our clients, and we congratulate him on his achievement."

Mr. Benvenuto received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from Lehigh University in 1989. He received his J.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1994, where he interned with the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and was awarded for distinction in Clinical Advocacy. Mr. Benvenuto has been a member of the Bar of the State of New York since 1995, and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts.

TELS congratulates Mr. Benvenuto on his achievement. For more information on Mr. Benvenuto, the newest partner with TELS, please visit:

www.tels.com/profiles/gerardbenvenuto