Experience in Docketed Tax Malpractice Cases

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1 Greggert, Inc and Gregory Eggert v. Dischino & Dischino Associates, et al. Case dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction No. ESX-L (Sup. Ct. of New Jersey, Law Div., Essex Co. filed November 10, 2008). Richard Kelter and Rio Vista West, LLC v. Amerus Life Insurance Co., et al. No (Sup. Ct. of State of CA, Co. of Orange, Central Justice Cntr. filed Jan. 27, 2009). First three complaints dismissed on motion. Plaintiffs filed an appeal to Court of Appeals of California. Dismissal affirmed. James Slevin et. al. v. Lord Bissell & Brook LLP, et al. No. 24-C (Circuit Court of Baltimore City filed Feb. 20, 2007). Motion to compel arbitration granted; case settled in mediation. Raymond A. Holler et. al. v. RSM McGladrey, Inc. et. al. motions to dismiss. (General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, State of North Carolina filed Nov. 25, 2006). Thomas F. Yost, Jr., et. al. v. First Union National Bank Motion to compel arbitration granted; case settled. (Circuit Court of Baltimore City, State of Maryland filed Oct. 2006). Docketed Tax Malpractice Cases 1

2 Robert A. Denenberg v. Warren Rosen et. al. (Supreme Court of the State of New York filed Jul. 27, 2006). Motion to Dismiss granted and upheld on appeal. Codefendants cross-claims against Bryan Cave and other co-defendants also dismissed. Co-defendants motion for leave to file an appeal of the dismissal of the cross-claims was denied. Dennis W. Thies et. al. v. Bryan Cave, LLP and Proskauer Rose, LLP (Supreme Court of the State of New York filed Mar. 25, 2005). Alleged malpractice, negligence and other causes of action in transaction where McDermott represents law firm defendant. Motion to Compel arbitration granted; affirmed on appeal. Albert B. Cheris et. al. v. McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, et. al. motion to compel arbitration. (Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois filed Apr. 11, 2005). James H. Taylor v. RSM McGladrey, Inc. and Bryan Cave, LLP No L (Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois filed Jul. 12, 2005). motion to compel arbitration; case settled in mediation. John Samples v. Allen Gibbs & Houlik, L.C., Trusted Advisors, LLC, and Bryan Cave, LLP motion to compel arbitration. No JTM (D. Kansas filed Nov. 15, 2005). June 10, 2014 Docketed Tax Malpractice Cases 2

3 Henry N. Camferdam, Jr., et al. v. Ernst & Young International, Inc., et al. No. C.A. 02 CV (U.S. Dist. Ct., S.D. of New York filed 12/20/02). Motion to Compel Arbitration of Non-Signatory Defendant granted; case settled. Stephen Berry, et al. v. Bryan Cave LLP, et al. No. 08-cv-2035 (U.S. Dist. Ct. for N.D. of Texas, Dallas Div. filed Sept. 26, 2008 in AZ). Kasos Inc., et al. v. Economic Concepts, Inc. No (Sup. Ct. of the State of NY, Co. of Delaware filed Oct. 30, 2008). Motion to dismiss granted. Michael Goldstein et. al. v. Warren Rosen et. al. Motion to dismiss granted. No (Supreme Court of the State of New York filed Jul. 20, 2007). B&B Reporting, Inc., Rodney Bruce Blankenship, and Patricia Blankenship v. Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., et. al. No. CV (N.D. Ala. filed Dec. 11, 2007). Court ruled favorably on Bryan Cave's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction; trial court later rescinded its dismissal; Case is set for trial in December Settlement discussions are ongoing. June 10, 2014 Docketed Tax Malpractice Cases 3

4 Dave Hildebrandt, et al. v. Indianapolis Life Insurance Company, et al. No. 3:08-cv-1815-B (U.S. Dist. Ct. for N.D. of Texas, Dallas Division). (Part of MDL No. 1983; formerly No. CV PHX-MMM in the District of Arizona). The Mineo Corporation, The Mineo Corporation Employee Welfare Benefit Plan, Francesco Mineo and Beverly Mineo v. Richard C. Smith and Bryan Cave, LLP by a law firm. No. 09 CVS 934 (State of North Carolina, County of Dare General Court of Justice. No. 2:07-CV-00057; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. June 10, 2014 Docketed Tax Malpractice Cases 4

5 Berger, et al. v. Becker. et al, Seth L. Hanson (CA SBN ), Law Office of Seth L. Hanson, 2200B Douglas Blvd., Suite 150, Roseville, Ca 95661, Telephone: (916) , Local Counsel For Plaintiffs Leo Berger, Anita Berger, and Vantron Manufacturing, Inc. Formerly Known As, 1st Vantron Engineering, Inc. Plaintiffs, v. Susan Becker, Individually and Doing Business as Susan Becker & Associates, Economic Concepts, Inc., Bryan Cave LLP, Doing Business as The Law Offices Of Bryan Cave, LLP, Bryan Cave, Richard Smith, Esq., Actuarial Business Solutions, LLC, Actuarial Data, Inc., Medalist Pension Advisors, LLC. Case No. PC by a law firm. The court dismissed the first two complaints filed by plaintiffs after demurrers were filed by various defendants. Plaintiffs filed their second amended complaint. June 10, 2014 Docketed Tax Malpractice Cases 5