Phillipsburg, N.J., January 16, 2006 - Paul T. Fader, chief counsel to outgoing New Jersey Governor Richard Codey, will become a named partner in the law firm of Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, L.L.C.

Mr. Fader will head the firm's new office in Rochelle Park, N.J., as well as the practice group dedicated to public contract law.

"Paul brings years of public and private legal leadership to the firm, which is expanding its participation in governmental matters in New Jersey," said Michael J. Perrucci, who founded the firm along with New Jersey Governor Jim Florio. "The high level of respect Paul has earned in Trenton and throughout the state will serve our clients well and help establish partnerships with key public organizations."

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Fader was engaged in executive-level governmental work in the state capital as chief counsel to Governor Codey and director of the authorities unit and deputy chief counsel to Governor Jim McGreevey. In those capacities, he was involved in all aspects of state governance including transportation and tunnel authorities, sports and exposition expansion, casino reinvestment and economic development. Mr. Fader previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Sylvai B. Pressler, presiding judge of Superior Court of New Jersey - Appellate Division.

Mr. Fader holds an undergraduate degree, received cum laude, from William Paterson College and a juris doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law. His legal experience includes serving as a partner in Connell Foley L.L.P., Roseland, N.J., where he specialized in construction and public contract law, civil litigation, commercial development and land use.