NEW YORK, April 21, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (SRFF) is pleased to announce that as of April 1, 2008, Andrea Cataneo, Marcelle Balcombe-Francis and David B. Manno have become members of the Firm. Ms. Cataneo, Ms. Balcombe-Francis and Mr. Manno each concentrate in the areas of corporate and securities law, advising public companies on issues including debt and equity financing, registration statements, Securities and Exchange reporting, stock exchange compliance and listing and general corporate matters. They have represented companies in many industries, including biotechnology, telecommunications, healthcare, and entertainment.
Founding partner Gregory Sichenzia said, "Andrea, Marcelle and David are very talented attorneys who have helped make SRFF one of the premier corporate and securities firms in the country and we are delighted that they are joining us as partners and look forward to their continued contributions to SRFF."
Andrea Cataneo, who joined SRFF in 2004 and had been serving as counsel, said, "SRFF has become an industry leader, distinguishing itself in the securities and corporate practice areas -- and I am truly proud to be on the team as a contributing member of the firm."
Marcelle Balcombe-Francis, who joined the firm as an associate in 2005, added that "the firm has established a dynamic securities and corporate practice. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of our core practice areas in my new capacity as a member of the firm."
David B. Manno, who joined the firm as an associate in 2006, commented "I am delighted to join the partnership. SRFF has grown a lot in the last few years and I'm excited about being able to contribute to the firm in my new capacity. I enjoy advising clients on securities and corporate matters and I look forward to further developing our securities and corporate practice."
About Sichenzia Ross Freidman Ference LLP
Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP provides experienced, professional representation in all matters involving the securities industry, as well as in all general corporate and litigation matters. SRFF's clients range from start-ups to established, listed companies.