FORM DEFA14A
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy MaterialsMeeting InformationMeeting Type:Annual For holders as of: 03/19/09Date: 05/15/09 Time: 9:00 a.m., local time Location: Minneapolis Club 729 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55402You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in Dolan Media Company.DOLAN MEDIA COMPANY222 SOUTH 9TH STREETThis is not a ballot or proxy card. You cannot use this notice to vote SUITE 2300your shares. This communication presents only an overview of Dolan MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402Media Company’s proxy statement and 2008 annual report to stockholders, both of which are available to you on the Internet. You may view these proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com by entering your 12 Digit Control Number (available on the last page) or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.See the reverse side of this notice to obtain M11382proxy materials and voting instructions.

 


 

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Voting ItemsThe Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” the nominees in Proposal 1 and “FOR” Proposal 2.1.Election of DirectorsNominees:01) Anton J. Christianson 02) Jacques Massicotte2.Ratification of the Audit Committee’s appointment of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP as Dolan Media Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2009.3.To vote in their discretion upon other business properly coming before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.M11384

 


 

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