David Weatherwax, Bryan Albue and Dewain Fox to Join Sherman & Howard

Phoenix - August 31, 2009 - The law firm of Sherman & Howard L.L.C. announces that David Weatherwax, Bryan Albue and Dewain Fox, formerly directors with Fennemore Craig, P.C., will join the firm's Phoenix office as members. Mr. Weatherwax, Mr. Albue and Mr. Fox have spent their careers practicing in bankruptcy, receiverships, creditors' rights and complex commercial litigation.

"We are pleased to welcome these three attorneys to Sherman & Howard," said the firm's Chief Executive R. Michael Sanchez. "Their addition to our firm expands the depth and strength of the litigation and bankruptcy resources we can offer our clients and demonstrates our continued commitment to Arizona."

Mr. Weatherwax adds his enthusiasm. "We are pleased about our move, and excited to be part of Sherman & Howard's growth plans in Arizona. I believe that Sherman & Howard is an excellent fit for our group and all of the clients we serve. I also believe that our practice group well positions Sherman & Howard as a leader in Arizona in the area of creditors' rights, bankruptcy and commercial litigation."

Mr. Weatherwax's practice will continue to focus on complex commercial litigation and creditors' rights as it has for almost 30 years. He has represented lenders and others in all phases of receivership, bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters. Mr. Weatherwax also represents business owners in wide-ranging commercial disputes. He received his law and undergraduate degrees from Arizona State University. Mr. Weatherwax is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and is included in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010.

Mr. Albue has represented clients nationwide in complex and large-scale creditors rights and bankruptcy matters for 25 years, working on behalf of secured creditors, debtors, lessors and unsecured claim holders. He received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin. He holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Akron, and he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois. Mr. Albue is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification, a program accredited by the American Bar Association.

Mr. Fox will continue to represent clients in bankruptcy litigation, creditors' rights and complex commercial litigation as he has for more than 17 years. He received his law degree from the University of Arizona and his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. Mr. Fox is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and is included in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010.

About Sherman & Howard

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. is one of the nation's leading super-regional firms, assisting its clients in most aspects of law affecting businesses and public institutions. The firm's attorneys have more than 30 years of experience serving clients in Arizona. The firm has 32 lawyers practicing in its Phoenix and Scottsdale offices. Nationally, Sherman & Howard's more than 190 attorneys currently practice law from offices in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; as well as Denver, Colorado Springs, Steamboat Springs and Vail, Colorado; Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada; and St. Louis, Missouri.

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