The American Trial Lawyers Association Endorses Respected Legal Financing Company

LawFinance Group, Inc Receives Official Exclusive Endorsement

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/03/08 -- J. Keith Givens, a member of the Executive Committee, and Michelle Swanner, Executive Director of the American Trial Lawyers Association, announced today the Association's endorsement of LawFinance Group, Inc as the exclusive capital source for the Association's members and their clients. The endorsement from the Association, one of the nation's foremost Associations of Trial Attorneys, is an acknowledgement that the LawFinance Group provides an invaluable service to trial lawyers and their clients, as well as their integrity and the way in which LawFinance conducts business.

"As the size and complexity of litigation has grown and our civil justice system has come under attack, the capital needs of trial attorneys have increased substantially. LawFinance provides the capital so that trial attorneys can meet the increasing financial demands of a trial practice, grow their firms and represent clients without the concern for the cost of properly doing so," said J. Keith Givens, a member of the Association's Executive Committee.

"LawFinance provides a variety of financing programs, including law firm loans, attorney loans, cost financing, settlement financing and appeal financing to help contingency fee attorneys increase their bottom line, improve their cash flow and manage their case costs," said Executive Director, Michelle Swanner. "We are impressed with their integrity, as well as their understanding of the contingency fee practice and collaborative way in which they work," she continued.

"We are pleased and flattered by the Association's endorsement and understand that it is recognition of the value and quality of LawFinance's services to trial lawyers and their clients, as well as our unwavering support of our civil justice system," said Michael Blum, CEO of LFG.

The American Trial Lawyers Association is a national organization composed of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. The mission of the Association is to promote excellence in the legal profession. The Association magazine, The American Trial Lawyer, offers an innovative approach to understanding current trends and emerging opportunities for the trial bar.

LawFinance Group was conceived and founded in 1995 by two lawyers, Alan Zimmerman and Michael Blum. Zimmerman had a successful 25-year career as a business lawyer and since leaving the practice of law, has pursued financial and investment interests. Co-founder Michael Blum began his career as a trial lawyer and founded several computer and marketing companies. He also provided capital formation, business and legal services to a diverse group of growth companies.

LFG conducts business throughout the U.S. It is on the web at www.lawfinance.com.

The American Trial Lawyers Association is on the web at www.theatla.com.

Contact: Michael Blum CEO LawFinance Group, Inc 800-572-1986

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