November 25, 2008 - Melissa E. Darigan and Howard Merten, partners at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP, have been selected as Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America. The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) is a trial lawyer honorary society comprised of experienced and effective litigation attorneys throughout the United States, and represents less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Ms. Darigan is co-chair of the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group and is an active board member of several community and professional organizations. Mr. Merten is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and is an active board member of local and national civic and professional organizations.

Fellowship in the LCA is limited and by invitation only. LCA Fellows are deemed to be among the best trial lawyers in the American bar, who have exhibited accomplishment in litigation and trial work, and have superior ethical reputations. The composition of the Litigation Counsel of America is aggressively diverse, with recognition of excellence in litigation across all segments of the bar. In addition, the LCA is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows.