Learn more about: Gary C. Bubb

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOSTON - February 22, 2007 - Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C. today announced that Gary Bubb has been appointed the new chair of the firm's mergers and acquisitions group. He succeeds David Baer, who served in the role since 2006.

Mr. Bubb's practice concentrates on general corporate and business matters, including securities, venture capital financing and corporate tax law, as well as mergers and acquisitions. He possesses over 25 years experience as a transactional lawyer and 15 years in tax law. He is also a member of the firm's Technology and Intellectual Property groups. His clients are primarily privately-held companies for which he handles a broad range of business transactions.

"Gary is one of the firm's most knowledgeable on handling intricate business deals such as mergers and acquisitions, and he is our chief authority on tax laws," said Christopher P. Litterio, managing shareholder of the firm. "Gary's ability to anticipate and respond to issues has helped clients close deals in a strategic, tax-efficient and timely manner. His experience and leadership will contribute to the continued growth of our M & A practice."

Mr. Bubb has been with Ruberto, Israel & Weiner since 1998. Prior to joining the firm, he practiced law with Ardift & Morse, P.C..

Mr. Bubb is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Securities Section of the Boston Bar Association. He has published several articles on tax law issues in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

Mr. Bubb received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 1982. He also has a Masters degree in taxation from Boston University and Bachelor of Arts from Gordon College.

Ruberto, Israel & Weiner's mergers and acquisitions group is driven by a team of attorneys with varied industry knowledge and skill sets from the firm's other practice areas, such as technology, banking and lending, intellectual property, litigation, bankruptcy and employment. The firm represents clients involved in a wide range of acquisitions and divestitures, including mergers, tax-free reorganizations, spin-offs and recapitalizations.

About Ruberto, Israel & Weiner
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner is a 28-lawyer business law firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1973, the firm serves a wide range of industries, including technology; manufacturing; securities; banking; wholesale distribution; retail, food and hospitality; construction; and professional services; and it has clients based throughout New England, the U.S. and internationally. Primary practice areas include: Banking, Lending and Finance; Corporate & Business; Commercial Real Estate, Technology; Intellectual Property; Mergers & Acquisitions; Employment; and Litigation. For more information, visit the firm at www.riw.com.

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