Duff & Phelps' investment banking practice focuses on providing merger and acquisition, private placement, valuation, financial opinion and restructuring services. Middle-market companies and Fortune 1000 firms alike turn to Duff & Phelps for our technical expertise and deep understanding of their corporate finance needs. Our clients recognize that in every single engagement, Duff & Phelps provides a premium level of talent that most firms reserve only for their largest corporate clients. We offer an array of integrated services that are unique to the marketplace, and have a proven track record of supporting and defending our rigorous analyses and conclusions.     Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Placements Stephen M. Burt Managing Director P: 312-697-4620 E: Fairness & Transaction Opinions Jeffrey M. Gordon Managing Director P: 312-697-4640 E: Jeffrey S. Schiedemeyer Managing Director P: 312-697-4655 E: Phil Wisler Managing Director P: 215-430-6044 E: Restructuring Services Cary J. Stanford Managing Director P: 212-450-2831 E: Private Business Advisory Daniel D. Bayston Managing Director P: 312-697-4600 E: ESOP & ERISA Advisory Elyse S. Bluth - Financial Advisory Managing Director P: 312-697-4675 E: Richard C. May - Structuring and Origination Managing Director P: 312-697-4550 E: