April 22, 2008 - Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader L.L.C. is pleased to announce the hiring of two former Deputy Attorneys General for the State of New Jersey. Penny S. Ludman has joined the firm's Woodbury, NJ office as an Associate, and Kevin Uniglicht has joined the firm's Rochelle Park, NJ office as an Associate. Both Ludman and Uniglicht will concentrate their work in the firm's environmental law practice area.

"We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Ludman and Mr. Uniglicht to our firm," said James Florio, former New Jersey Governor and Founding Partner of Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader. "The strength of our Environmental Group has helped make us one of the state's foremost firms handling both federal and state environmental matters on behalf of clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Ludman's focused expertise and background in the public arena will further strengthen our team of seasoned legal experts, and Mr. Uniglicht's extensive industry expertise will help our firm continue to establish itself as a leader in this area."

"I am thrilled to join a firm that is on the leading edge of environmental law in the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania region," Ms. Ludman stated. "The scope of expertise of Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader's legal team enable the firm to take on the more complex environmental issues that arise in both the public and the private sectors, and I look forward to contributing to such a dynamic team."

"Having vision is one of the quintessential variables in a person's makeup that will ultimately determine his or her lasting achievements," said Mr. Uniglicht. "When I made the decision to leap from the New Jersey Attorney General's office into private practice, I was intent on finding a law firm that shared my vision. It was crucial for me to find a law firm that not only had a track record of proven successes but more importantly had a clear roadmap for the future. When I met the members of Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, I knew right away that they were a perfect match for me. I can honestly say I am truly excited about my future with this law firm."

Ms. Ludman was previously a New Jersey Deputy Attorney General from 2000-2008, where she worked extensively on environmental and land use matters, including permitting, zoning, affordable housing, and redevelopment. She played a significant role in the contract and lease negotiations for the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and was instrumental in helping various state agencies, including the Pinelands Commission, navigate issues involving the Open Public Meeting Act and the Open Public Records Act. Additionally, Ms. Ludman represented the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in hazardous site remediation matters including access agreements, cost recovery, and enforcement of judgments.

Prior to her position with the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, Ms. Ludman served as Law Clerk in the Federal Public Defender's Office of Wilmington, Delaware. A graduate of the University of Delaware and Widener University School of Law, Ms. Ludman was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 2000. She is also admitted to practice before the Federal District Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Uniglicht previously was Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, where he served as Counsel to the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with regard to matters of compliance and permitting and represented the DEP in cases of site cleanups, cost recovery, natural resource damage liability, and bankruptcy. Prior to joining the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, Mr. Uniglicht served as Judicial Law Clerk and Trained Civil Mediator for the Honorable Ira E. Kreizman of the Monmouth County, New Jersey Superior Court; as Summer Law Clerk specializing in General Practice, Labor Law, and International Law for the New York City firm of Stevens, Hinds & White, and as Paralegal handling Real Estate and Land Use matters for the New Jersey firm of Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C.

Mr. Uniglicht earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University and his Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law. He is admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New Jersey and of Washington, D.C. and the Federal District Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, L.L.C. was founded by Governor James J. Florio who has extensive environmental and legislative experience and Michael J. Perrucci who is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading litigators. Douglas J. Steinhardt joined the firm as a named partner in August 2005, and Paul T. Fader joined as a named partner in January 2006 after serving as Chief Counsel to the Governor of the State of New Jersey. The firm has practice specialties in municipal, real estate and land use, labor and employment, environmental, litigation defense, government and regulatory affairs, construction and public contract, banking and commercial lending, and family law. For further information on the firm, please visit the website at www.florioperrucci.com.