Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Union Drilling, Inc. ("Union Drilling" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UDRL) related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Sidewinder Drilling Inc. The transaction is valued at approximately $242 million or $6.50 per share.

This investigation concerns whether the Board of Directors of Union Drilling breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before agreeing to enter into the proposed transaction, and whether the Company has disclosed all material information to shareholders about the transaction. The Company has seen substantial recent growth. The share price skyrocketed from $3.39 on August 1, 2012 to $6.31 on September 21, 2012.

If you are a shareholder of Union Drilling, 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.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
888-638-4847
howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com
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