Released on: January 16, 2008, 2:18 pm

Press Release Author: Sean McCabe / Debt Shield, Inc.

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Debt Shield is the only debt settlement company to be
selected as a Baltimore SmartCEO Future 50 winner this year.

Press Release Body: On January 24, Debt Shield will win the coveted SmartCEO Future
50 Award.

Through its Future 50 Award program, SmartCEO recognizes the 50 fastest growing
companies in the Greater Baltimore area based on employee and revenue growth. This
year's Future 50 winners collectively employ 5,500 people and for the first time
ever, have brought in more than $2 billion in revenue. Fewster said that he is
proud to be part of such a notable list of achievers and attributes his company's
success to the continued focus on their service.

"It has been my goal to ensure that Debt Shield separates itself from the
quick-to-turn-a-profit companies that are so pervasive throughout the financial
industry," explained Fewster. "Focusing on hard work, values, and long term goals
lets Debt Shield clearly define its growth as the sincere satisfaction its employees
get from helping our clients reach their goals."

SmartCEO will recognize Future 50 winners on January 24, 2008, at the Baltimore
Marriott Waterfront Hotel. To register for this event, contact Alyssa Bolognini at
410-342-9510, ext. 214 or Alyssa@smartceo.com by January 16. Individual tickets are
$150 and tables of 10 are $1,500. Members of the press receive one free seat at the
dinner and must R.S.V.P. by January 16.

About Debt Shield:

Debt Shield, Inc., is a debt settlement company dedicated to helping consumers
resolve their unsecured debt through mutually agreeable and discounted lump sum
settlements in consideration of legitimate financial hardships. By helping consumers
avoid bankruptcy, Debt Shield provides a service for both debtors and creditors. For
more information about Debt Shield, call 1-888-397-7546 or visit the website at
www.debtshield.com.


Web Site: http://www.debtshield.com/index.html

Contact Details: Sean McCabe
Debt Shield, Inc.
9212 Berger Rd.
Columbia, MD 21046
1-888-397-7546
smccabe@debtshield.com