Crowell & Moring Partners Names Among Leading Lawyers In Legal Times

Washington, D.C. – Nov. 29, 2004: Crowell & Moring Partners Terry Albertson, Richard McMillan and Richard Morvillo were named leading lawyers in their practice areas by the Legal Times.

Mr. Albertson was selected for his work in Government Contracts, winning a spot in the special report "Government Contracts 2004: Well Sold in Washington." Mr. McMillan was listed among the leading Litigation lawyers, while Mr. Morvillo was recognized for his Securities and Corporate Governance work.

C&M Chairman John Macleod was pleased by the news. "Our partners' inclusion among the best in Litigation, Government Contracts, and Securities and Corporate Governance is indeed a fine accomplishment, as our commitment to quality continues to be the focus of all that we do. I commend them for their hard work and dedication."

Mr. Albertson regularly represents contractors at various Boards of Contract Appeals and the Court of Federal Claims. He has tried a number of important cases concerning defective pricing, federal government Cost Accounting Standards, the allowability of costs, multiple award contracts, and terminations.

Mr. McMillan is a trial lawyer, specializing in the field of business litigation, including intellectual property, antitrust and other complex commercial disputes. Mr. McMillan's extensive trial experience includes both jury and non-jury cases in federal and state courts, as well as before arbitration panels and administrative tribunals.

Mr. Morvillo has handled many SEC, NYSE, NASD and grand jury investigations on behalf of corporations, corporate executives, brokerage firms, investment advisors, accountants, lawyers and individual investors. He has successfully litigated several SEC Enforcement cases to judgment.

Crowell & Moring is a full- service law firm of ever- growing foresight. With more than 300 attorneys armed with experience in more than 40 diverse practice areas, Crowell & Moring's client base and expertise reflect a broad spectrum of industries. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm also has offices in Brussels, California and London.