Raleigh, NC– The American Red Cross (ARC) honored Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P. and other corporate sponsors at the ARC's 91st Annual meeting, held on June 24, 2008 at the North Raleigh Hilton. The ARC presented Smith Debnam with its Financial Development award for the firm's 2007 contributions. Smith Debnam attorneys and staff donated more than $13,000.00.

Jerry Myers, Smith Debnam's Managing Partner, accepting the ARC award on behalf of the firm said, " I am proud of the generosity shown by our attorneys and staff. I am pleased that the American Red Cross recognized our contributions, though we never expected to receive an award for doing what we believe is the right thing to do." In addition to the financial contributions Smith Debnam has made to the American Red Cross, the firm regularly conducts on-site blood drives, and staff member April Eldridge will be contributing her time. Ms. Eldridge was recently elected to serve on the ARC Board of Directors for a three-year term.

About The American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement. ARC provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies

About Smith Debnam: Established in 1972, Smith Debnam is a midsize, multi-service law firm with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC. The firm's practice includes Corporate and Business Law, Business Litigation, Commercial Bankruptcy and Reorganization, Creditor Representation, Insurance Subrogation, Commercial & Residential Real Estate, Community & Homeowner Associations, Construction Law, Equipment Leasing & Finance, Family Law, Estate Planning, Professional Negligence & Workers' Compensation, Employment Law, and Immigration Law.