[March 16, 2013]

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Investors of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation ("Great Lakes" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:GLDD) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. The investigation focuses on allegations that certain statements issued by Great Lakes regarding the Company's operations and financial performance were false and misleading.

Great Lakes engages in the business of marine construction, primarily dredging, and commercial and industrial demolition primarily in the east, west, and Gulf Coasts of the United States. The investigation is related to the Company's announcement that it intends to restae its 2012 fiscal second and third quarter results. The Company explained that it had "a failure of internal controls to detect or prevent misstatements in the financial statements." Further, Great Lakes announced that its President and COO Bruce Biemeck is leaving the Company. Since the market's closing on March 14, 2013, the Company's shares have declined $1.62, or 18%, to close on March 15, 2013, at $7.35 per share, on unusually heavy volume.

If you purchased Great Lakes securities, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement 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, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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