CONSENT OF COUNSEL

We consent to the reference to our Firm under the heading “Counsel” in Post-Effective Amendment No. 339 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of Professionally Managed Portfolios as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about March 31, 2009.

/s/ PAUL, HASTINGS, JANOFSKY & WALKER LLP

PAUL, HASTINGS, JANOFSKY & WALKER LLP

New York, New York

March 31, 2009