DATE: May 15, 2003

CONTACT: Karen L. Dyck, Marketing Director
(612) 373-8478, by email to kdyck@felhaber.com

For Immediate Release

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA -The Twin Cities law firm of Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Dennis Merley was selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2003-2004 Chambers USA Leading Business Lawyers Publication. Chambers & Partners Publishing produces widely recognized guides to the legal profession. Its researchers spent a year canvassing clients and lawyers across the U.S. to obtain a consistent market view of which firms and attorneys are considered leaders in their field. Mr. Merley was noted by the interviewees for his “extensive knowledge” and a “great demeanor” with labor and employment clients. Mr. Merley's designation places him in a select group of only 13 management labor and employment lawyers in the entire state chosen for this honor.

The Felhaber Law Firm made the Minnesota Top 5 List for labor and employment. The firm was endorsed for its activity in national cases, with regard to breaches of contract, employment discrimination claims and whistle-blower matters. Market observers applauded the team’s “great understanding of the law.”

Founded in Saint Paul in 1943, Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt, P.A. has offices in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. With over 55 attorneys, the firm serves clients in the areas of corporate and commercial law, employee benefits, employment law, estate planning, health care, intellectual property, labor law representing management, litigation, real estate, transportation law, and workers' compensation.