EX-23 4 con1ex23b.txt CONSENT OF ATTORNEYS Exhibit 23(b) Consent of Attorneys Christopher S. Petito 202-965-8152 April 25, 2002 Lincoln Benefit Life Company Lincoln Benefit Life Variable Annuity Account Lincoln Benefit Life Centre Lincoln, Nebraska 68501-0469 Ladies and Gentlemen: We hereby consent to the reference to our name under the caption "Legal Matters" in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Registration Statement No. 333-59765 of Lincoln Benefit Life Variable Annuity Account on Form S-3. In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933. Very truly yours, Jorden Burt LLP /s/ Christopher S. Petito By:--------------------------- Christopher S. Petito