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Attorneys And Staff From Siket, Solis & Maher Law Firm Join Cohen & Grigsby

January 26, 2006

NAPLES, FL - January 25, 2006 – Cohen & Grigsby P.C. is pleased to announce that the lawyers and staff formerly with Siket, Solis & Maher, P.L. of Naples, Florida have recently joined the firm. Attorneys Andrew G. Siket, Andrew I. Solis, Ellen S. Maher, María l. Barbosa, and David T. Lupo, along with their support staff, have all joined Cohen & Grigsby.

According to the Firm’s president, Jack W. Elliott, “The joining of Siket, Solis & Maher’s attorneys and staff is a key component of our strategic plan for Southwest Florida. Since opening its first Florida office in 2001, the firm has experienced exponential growth, particularly in the Naples area,” said Elliott. “We are pleased that expanding our core group of legal services will enable us to better serve our clients in the area. Of course, our firm’s fundamental commitment will continue to drive all of our Florida operations: understanding the business, mission and goals of each of our clients, and, consequently, providing our clients with high-quality legal services to assist in meeting those goals.”

Andrew G. Siket joins the firm as a Director in the Litigation Group. With more than 20 years of legal experience, Mr. Siket concentrates his practice in real property and commercial litigation and serves numerous business entities, including those engaged in manufacturing, medical services, financial services, real estate development, and agriculture. He also serves as eminent domain counsel for a number of Florida companies. Andy earned his J.D., (cum laude, Best Advocate Award, National Moot Court Team honors, Highest grades in Business Entities Law and in Securities Law) from the University of Maine School of Law in 1983, his Master of Divinity (magna cum laude) from St. Mary’s University in 1977, and his B.S. in Economics (Dean’s List) from the University of Maine in 1971. He is admitted to practice in Florida; North Carolina; Colorado; Tennessee; and Maine; and before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Courts of Appeal for the 1st and 11th Districts; and the United States District Courts for the Districts of Maine, Colorado, Middle District of Florida, and Southern District of Florida, including Trial Bar. He is a member of the American, Florida, Collier County, Maine, Colorado, Tennessee, and North Carolina Bar Associations. Andy is also a member of the 28th Judicial District Bar and is active in local, state and national politics and numerous wildlife and environmental organizations. Prior to joining Cohen & Grigsby, Mr. Siket was a partner and principal with the law firm Siket, Solis & Maher, P.L. in Naples, Florida.

Andrew I. Solis joins the firm as a Director in the Litigation Group. Mr. Solis concentrates his practice in the area of complex business and construction litigation. His practice also includes commercial, real property and probate litigation. Mr. Solis served as law clerk to Justice Ben F. Overton of the Florida Supreme Court from 1991-1993. He earned his J. D. from the Florida State University College of Law in 1991 and his B. S. in Industrial Management from the University of Alabama in 1986. He is admitted to practice in Florida and before the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida and the United States District Court, Northern District of Florida. He is a member of the American, Florida and Collier County Bar Associations, and currently serves as president of the Thomas S. Biggs American Inns of Court. He is a member of the Real Property and Probate and Trust Section of the Florida Bar. Andy is also a member of the Florida State University College of Law Alumni Association and the University of Alabama Alumni Association. Mr. Solis is active in various religious and charitable organizations and supports "Eden Presents . . ." in Collier County. He is fluent in Spanish. Mr. Solis was a partner and principal with the law firm Siket, Solis & Maher, P.L. in Naples, Florida. He resides in Naples, Florida.

Ellen S. Maher joins the firm as a Director in the Real Estate Group. Ms. Maher concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions and related matters. She earned her J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law in 1988 and her B.A. in History with a Philosophy Minor (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Southern Maine in 1985. She is also an agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and for Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund. She is admitted to practice in Florida and Maine and before the Federal District Courts in Florida and Maine. Ellen is a member of the Florida, Collier County, and Collier County Women’s Bar Associations. She is also a member of the Real Property and Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar and a member of the Collier Building Industry Association. Prior to joining Cohen & Grigsby, Ms. Maher was a partner and principal with the law firm Siket, Solis & Maher, P.L. in Naples, Florida. She resides in Naples, Florida.

María l. Barbosa joins the firm as an Associate in the Real Estate Group and the Litigation Group. Ms. Barbosa concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate, commercial and construction litigation law. She earned her J.D., (Member, Law Students Foundation; Member, Spanish American Law Students Association) from the Florida State University College of Law in 2000, her Master of Health Services Administration from Florida International University in 1994 and her B.S.B.A. from the University of Florida in 1990. She is admitted to practice in Florida and before the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. She is a member of the Florida, Collier County, and Collier County Women’s Bar Associations and a member of the American Inns of Court. María has served on the American Cancer Society Board of Directors in Naples, Florida and as a New Directions Member for the American Cancer Society in Miami, Florida. She is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French. Prior to joining Cohen & Grigsby, Ms. Barbosa was an associate with the law firm Siket, Solis & Maher, P.L. in Naples, Florida. She resides in Naples, Florida.

David T. Lupo joins the firm as an Associate in the Litigation Group. Mr. Lupo concentrates his practice in the areas of general commercial litigation and corporate matters . He earned his J.D. (cum laude; Editor-in-Chief, University of Miami Entertainment and Sports Law Review; Vice President and Member, International Moot Court Board; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity; Alpha Epsilon Lambda National Graduate Honor Society; Dean’s List) from the University of Miami School of Law in 1999 and his B.A. in European History (cum laude, Honor Roll, Dean’s List) from Washington & Lee University in 1996. He is admitted to practice in Florida and before the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. David is a member of the Florida bar, the American and Collier County Bar Associations, and the Thomas S. Biggs American Inns of Court. Prior to joining Cohen & Grigsby, Mr. Lupo was an associate with the law firm Siket, Solis & Maher, P.L. in Naples, Florida. He resides in Marco Island, Florida.