BENSALEM, Pa., Feb. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces a February 10, 2009, deadline to move to be a lead plaintiff in the securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of all purchasers of the securities of AtriCure, Inc. ("AtriCure") (Nasdaq:ATRC) between May 10, 2007 and October 31, 2008, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The shareholder lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

The Complaint alleges that the defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing material misrepresentations to the market concerning AtriCure's business, operations and prospects, thereby artificially inflating the price of AtriCure 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 AtriCure securities between May 10, 2007 and October 31, 2008, you have certain rights, and have until February 10, 2009, to move for Lead plaintiff status. 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 wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll-Free at (888) 638-4847, by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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