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GEORGE ZUMBANO NAMED PRESIDENT-ELECT OF CHESTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

West Chester, PA - January 16, 2009 - The Chester County Bar Association (CCBA) has elected George C. Zumbano as President-Elect. An attorney with the West Chester-based law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood, he has served as a member of the CCBA Board of Directors since 2003, previously serving as Secretary, Mr. Zumbano is also past Chairman of the association's Young Lawyers Division, and a past recipient of its President's Award.

Zumbano joined Gawthrop Greenwood in 1981. His broad practice base includes trial work in federal and state courts, business and corporation matters, family law, personal injury, malpractice, education law, discrimination, and employment and personnel matters. He also handles toxic tort and environmental cases, and is frequently appointed as an arbitrator for cases such as business disputes and under- or uninsured motorist claims.

A 1971 graduate of Bowling Green University, Zumbano earned his law degree from Villanova University in 1975. He has been admitted to the Bars of the United States Supreme Court; United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the state bar in New Jersey; and Pennsylvania.

In addition to the CCBA, Zumbano is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and American Trial Lawyer's Association.

His community involvement includes: West Chester Area School District Board of Directors (thirteen years, four as President); Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children Board of Directors; and First Presbyterian Church. He currently serves as Board President for Holcomb Behavioral Systems, Inc. In 1992 he received the Unsung Heroes Award from the League of Women Voters of Central Chester County. He and his wife Gerri live in Westtown Township.

Founded in 1904, Gawthrop Greenwood comprises 23 attorneys concentrating in comprehensive practice areas including business transactions, litigation, tax and estate planning, environmental issues, elder law, special education, real estate, family law, employment law, municipal law, land use and government relations. Continuing its strong tradition of community service, the firm provides a complete listing of, and links to, some of the most useful and requested resources for business, legal, government and media issues at www.gawthrop.com.

About the Chester County Bar Association: The Chester County Bar Association offers a variety of services directed toward a better understanding of the legal system. Member benefits include continuing legal education, networking and opportunities for public service through the Pro Bono and Law Related Education programs. Its Lawyer Referral Service is the fastest way for members of the public to find an attorney who practices law in a particular area. "Access to Justice" is its award-winning program which provides legal help at low or no-cost to those who are not eligible for a pro-bono program but still cannot afford an attorney at full cost. The Association also provides community educational programs including Legal Education for Youth, People's Law School, and Law Explorers that give insight into the operation of the legal system, and the Mock Trial Competition, that helps Chester County youth learn more legal and social responsibility and encourages them to consider the legal profession. www.chescobar.org