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Offit Kurman Expands into Bethesda

MAPLE LAWN, Md., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Offit Kurman, one of the fastest growing legal services providers in the mid-Atlantic region is continuing its growth with expansion intoBethesda, MD. As of July 1, 2009, 10 attorneys from Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery will join the aggressively expanding Offit Kurman firm. The 10 attorneys will expand Offit Kurman's service offerings to privately held businesses in the mid-Atlantic area, adding depth to two expanding practices: landlord representation and family law.

Since October 2008, Offit Kurman has increased the number of its attorneys more than 50%. "We are excited to continue the expansion of our firm with top quality lawyers from the Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery firm," said Ted Offit, Managing Principal. "We are fortunate to have the ability to grow, despite the obstacles that the down economy has presented to many law firms in the U.S."

"Joining Offit Kurman will allow us to bring additional legal expertise to our clients more efficiently and cost-effectively," said John Raftery, Member of Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery. "We are pleased that we can assist Offit Kurman in expanding the firm's offices to theWashington DC metro area," said Ronald Ogens, who will chair Offit Kurman's family law practice and is Member of Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery.

"It has been a goal for us to have a strongWashington DC metro area presence for the firm," said Tim Lynch, Principal, Offit Kurman. "By opening an office inBethesda, we will be able to achieve this goal. We are confident that all of our clients will benefit from the growth of our firm and our newBethesda office location."

About Offit Kurman

Offit Kurman is a growing, dynamic, full-service law firm serving clients in the mid-Atlantic region. With offices servingWashington DC,Baltimore, andPhiladelphia, Offit Kurman is a trusted legal advisor for commercial litigation, business law, real estate, banking/finance and creditor's rights, intellectual property, labor and employment, construction law, entertainment law, estate planning, asset protection, elder law and health care law.

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    Ilana Sambuco-Paul, Marketing Manager
    Offit Kurman
    443.738.1509
    isambuco-paul@offitkurman.com
    www.offitkurman.com

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