Ralph E. Cindrich- Expert Witness

RALPH
CINDRICH
Agent

Cindrich continues to pull a lot of strings in the player movement game that has seized the NFL.

He has negotiated more than $120 million worth of contracts in the first two years of free agency. Cindrich is an agent who is concerned about players' financial awareness and careers after football. He twice has surveyed college seniors on their attitudes toward and perceptions of the economic side of the NFL.

The Sporting News

"... One of the Top 100 Most Powerful people in all of sports, one of the most influential agents in the NFL..."

"His ethics are sensational."

"Crown Agent Ralph Cindrich as Undisputed Free Agent Champ".

"Few agents make a difference, but he (Cindrich) does. Gets the most for (his) clients."

"A man of utmost integrity"

". . . one of the top five football agents in the Country."

"... One of the Top 100 Most Powerful people in all of sports, one of the most influential agents in the NFL..."

"His ethics are sensational."

"Crown Agent Ralph Cindrich as Undisputed Free Agent Champ".

"Few agents make a difference, but he (Cindrich) does. Gets the most for (his) clients."

"A man of utmost integrity"

". . . one of the top five football agents in the Country."

"... One of the Top 100 Most Powerful people in all of sports, one of the most influential agents in the NFL..."

EXPERT WITNESS

Ralph E. Cindrich

"Recommended by the NFLPA for cases involving NFL salaries"

Mr. Cindrich has a substantial amount of experience as an expert witness. He has testified in cases involving high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. His experience includes testimony for both plaintiff and defendant. Mr. Cindrich, in addition to being a former professional athlete and sports agent for approximately 25 years, is an attorney who has represented clients in cases ranging from capital murder to Tax Court. He is an AV rated attorney, the highest attorney rating by Martindale Hubbell, which indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as stablished by confidential opinions from members of the Bar.

Recommendations

Curriculum Vitae

RECOMMENDATIONS
"Extremely well prepared and unflappable. Our expert witness, Ralph E. Cindrich, won against defendants' experts, all of whom were general managers, pro personnel directors, or talent evaluators of NFL players. Complete and total presentation. Used own initiative to contact others for documentation purposes. Death case of 29-year-old player whose earnings in the NFL were for another three or four years, at best. His salary to that point was in the $600,000 range. Had been released by another team. Was a linebacker. Received cash settlement of $10.2 Million plus based upon this expert testimony as to value of player. A structured settlement valued at 80 to $90 million. Recommend him without hesitation or qualification." Sean J. Greene, Esquire Krupnick, Campbell, Malone, Roselli, Buser, Slama, Hancock, McNelis, Liberman and McKee Miami, Florida (* Representing the plaintiff)
"Very well prepared. Not touched in cross-examination by three or four attorneys retained by the defendant. Presents himself well. Former NFL player. Knows the law, case, and values of players. Can present detailed arguments. Analyzes film and comments on players' performance. Excellent results. Highly recommend." Timothy M. Purcell, Esquire Attorney at Law Houston, Texas (* Representing the plaintiff)
"Mr. Cindrich possesses an excellent knowledge of football and is able to assess the value of players as potential pros. I found Mr. Cindrich to be will versed and well prepared. He is professional and speaks with conviction. I believe he will make an excellent witness." Dino S. Colombo, Esquire Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney Charleston, West Virginia

CURRICULUM VITAE OF RALPH E. CINDRICH


	552 Washington Avenue	E-Mail: ralph@cindrich.com
	Pittsburgh, PA 15106	Web Site: www.cindrich.com
	Telephone: (412) 429-1250	Facsimile: (412) 429-1260

EDUCATION	South Texas College of Law, Affiliated with Texas A&M University Juris Doctorate, 1978 University of Pittsburgh Bachelor of Arts, 1972 Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Fraternity University of Pittsburgh Walk of Fame (1972)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1977 - Present	Cindrich & Company, Owner and Manager A sports representation and management firm, representing approximately 50 athletes. Notable clients include Brian Griese, Jeff Blake, Tarik Glenn, Tim Ruddy, Jeff Christy, Mark Stepnoski, Dermontti Dawson, and broadcasters Trev Alberts and Mark May.
1988 - 1990	International Management Group ("IMG"), Football Division, President A worldwide corporation in a joint venture with Cindrich & Company. Notable players represented and advised during this period include John Offerdahl, Herschel Walker and Gary Anderson.
1978 - Present	Cindrich & Associates Law Firm, Owner and Manager A general practice law firm located in Pittsburgh, PA. Cases during the period to 1985 include murder cases, one of which was a capital murder, and a tax court trial and appeal to United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Additional matters included corporations, business agreements, real estate closing, wills, divorces, marital property agreements, DUIs, and civil litigation involving a variety of matters.
HONORS, AWARDS and AFFILIATIONS	Selected twice by Sporting News as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Sports Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Washington County Distinguished Citizen Award in Football University of Pittsburgh All-Time Football Team Avella High School Hall of Fame Italian American Sports Hall of Fame University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Alumni Award, 1997 Fifth Round Draft Choice NFL Draft, 1972 New England Patriots, 1972 Houston Oilers, 1973, 1974, and 1975 Associated Press Player of the Week, 1972 vs. Champion Miami Dolphins Dapper Dan Outstanding Player Award, 1972 University of Pittsburgh, Football MVP, 1971 All-East 1969 and 1971, Football All-American Teams, 1969 and 1971, Football All-Conference, 1969 and 1971, Football North South All-Star Game, Captain, 1971 Eastern Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, 1969 Fourth Place Finish, NCAA Wrestling Tournament, 1969 All-American in Wrestling, 1969 University of Pittsburgh Wrestling MVP, 1969 Undefeated in dual meets in wrestling, 1968 and 1969 All Western Pennsylvania High School Football, 1966 and 1967 Pennsylvania All State 1967 (football) Most Valuable Player, Western Pennsylvania Class B Football , 1967 Dapper Dan Award, Outstanding High School Football Player, 1967 Thom McAnn Award, 1967 (football) Observer-Reporter County Award, 1967 (football) Pennsylvania Big 33, Captain, 1967 Undefeated/untied in dual meets in wrestling 1966 and 1967 Not scored upon in dual meets in wrestling, 1966 and 1967 Pennsylvania State Wrestling Championships, runner-up, All Divisions, 1966 and 1967 Western Pennsylvania Regional Wrestling Champion, All Divisions, 1966 and 1967 Western Pennsylvania Section Wrestling Champion, All Divisions, 1966 and 1967
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (Current and Past)	NFLPA Advisory Committee Pennsylvania Bar Association Texas Bar Association American Bar Association Founding Chairperson, Pennsylvania Bar Association Sports, Entertainment and Art Law Committee American Bar Association Sports Law Committee United States District Court for Western District of Pennsylvania United States District Court for Southern District of Texas United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit United States Tax Court NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor Sports Lawyers Association Association of Representation of Professional Athletes Board of Directors of Epilepsy Society of Western Pennsylvania President of the Board of Directors of Meadowcroft Village Dapper Dan Charities Board of Directors Sports Law Reporter Advisory Board Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Champion Committee Big 33 Scholarship Foundation Inc., Committee
SPORTS LAW FACULTY/LECTURER
Practicing Law Institute; American Arbitration Association; The Pennsylvania Bar Association; Allegheny County and Washington County Bar Associations; Institute for International Research; NCAA Athletic Directors Association; National Joint Commission on Sports, Medicine and Science; University of Pittsburgh; West Virginia University; Robert Morris College; Cincinnati Law School; Duquesne Law School.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Listed among the top NFL agents by Pro Football Weekly, USA Today, Denver Post, Chicago Sun Times, Dallas Morning News and others. USA Today "Undisputed Free Agent Champ" and "King of Free Agency."