Law Offices of Brian M. Felgoise, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against First Marblehead Corporation -- FMD

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Apr 17 (MARKET WIRE) --
Law Offices of Brian M. Felgoise, P.C. announces that a securities class
action has been commenced on behalf of shareholders who acquired First
Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) securities between August 10, 2006 and
April 7, 2008, inclusive (the Class Period).

The case is pending in the United States District Court for the District
ofMassachusetts, against the company and certain key officers and directors.

The action charges that defendants violated the federal securities laws by
issuing a series of materially false and misleading statements to the market
throughout the Class Period which statements had the effect of artificially
inflating the market price of the Company's securities.

No class has yet been certified in the above action. Until a class is
certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. If you
purchased the stock listed above during the class period, you have certain
rights. To be a member of the class you need not take any action at this time,
and you may retain counsel of your choice.

If you were a purchaser of a stock listed above during the period
indicatedand want to discuss your legal rights, you may e-mail or call Law
Offices of
Brian M. Felgoise, P.C. who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt
to answer your questions. Law Offices of Brian M. Felgoise, P.C. has
extensive experience in the field of class action. You may contact Brian M.
Felgoise, Esquire at 261 Old York Road, Suite 423, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania,
19046,
by e-mail at FelgoiseLaw@verizon.net or by calling (215) 886-1900.

Please Contact:
Law Offices of Brian M. Felgoise, P.C.
261 Old York Road, Suite 423
Jenkintown, PA 19046
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