Friedman LLP Partner Appoints Claudette Spano as Chief Financial Officer

New York, NY, February 14, 2005 – Friedman LLP, Accountants and Advisors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudette Spano, CPA to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

With past experience in working as a controller at a Manhattan based law firm, Claudette will be working closely with the managing partner involving all financial aspects of the firm.  

Claudette Spano resides in Livingston, New Jersey and received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from New York University.

About Friedman LLP

Friedman LLP, Accountants and Advisors, is headquartered in midtown Manhattan, with offices in East Hanover, New Jersey and Uniondale, Long Island. A leading regional accounting firm with over 215 personnel, Friedman LLP provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to public and privately held companies. The firm’s clients are involved in a broad range of industries, including real estate, apparel, retail, professional and consumer services, hospitality, manufacturing/distributing, broker dealers, auto dealers and import and export. For further information on Friedman LLP, contact Carol Schrager at 212.842.7535 or visit our website at WWW.FRIEDMANLLP.COM.