[2] The Law Firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Navigant Consulting, Inc.

BALA CYNWYD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 1999--

The following statement was issued today by the law firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP:

Notice is hereby given that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of all purchasers of the common stock of Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI), formerly known as Metzler Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: METZ), from February 22, 1999 through November 21, 1999, inclusive (the "Class Period").

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 Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP (Stuart L. Berman, Esq.) toll free at 1-888-299-7706 or 1-610-667-7706, or via e-mail at [e-mail].

The complaint charges Navigant, its former CEO, President and Chairman of the Board with issuing false and misleading statements concerning the Company's financial condition.

Plaintiff seeks to recover damages on behalf of class members and is represented by the law firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP, who has significant experience and expertise prosecuting class actions on behalf of investors and shareholders. For more information on Schiffrin & Barroway, please visit our website at www.sbclasslaw.com.

If you are a member of the class described above, you may, not later than January 24, 2000, move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff of the class, if you so choose. In order to serve as lead plaintiff, however, you must meet certain legal requirements.