Whiteford Expands in Pittsburgh with Addition of Oil and Gas Group

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Whiteford Taylor & Preston today announced continued
expansion of its Pittsburgh office with the addition of an oil and gas
group led by Dennis R. Very and including Robert J. Waine.

“We are very pleased to welcome Dennis and Bob to the firm,” said
Managing Partner Martin Fletcher. “We are increasingly active in the
region’s energy sector, and their tremendous oil and gas experience adds
significantly to our capabilities.”

Both Mr. Very and Mr. Waine have experience in-house, as well as in
private practice. Mr. Very formerly served as a senior executive
responsible for compliance and legal affairs at an oil and gas
exploration and development company. He is also experienced in complex
commercial, bankruptcy and energy litigation in state and federal
courts. Mr. Waine’s experience in the oil and gas sector is particularly
strong in real estate transactions involving oil and gas resources.

“We are excited to be part of Whiteford’s growing presence in
Pittsburgh,” said Mr. Very. “The firm’s emerging reputation in the
region is well-deserved, and we are impressed by its value commitment.
We think it’s an ideal platform for our clients.”

Whiteford’s recent growth in Pittsburgh has included the addition of
Jeffrey M. Friedrich, an experienced corporate associate, as well as a
move to an expanded and centrally located office in the city’s downtown
business center.

About Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP: The over 160
attorneys at Whiteford Taylor & Preston are dedicated to offering a
comprehensive range of business law and litigation service to regional,
national and international clients. We deliver sophisticated, cost –
effective legal services to innovative start-ups, middle market
companies and global enterprises from our thirteen offices in Delaware,
D.C., Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Virginia. For
more information, please visit our website at www.wtplaw.com.

Contacts

Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP
Mindee Mosher, 410-659-6437
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