PROVIDENCE, RI, February 25, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that three of its partners were named to the 2026 Legal 500 US Elite list, which recognizes outstanding lawyers driving innovation and growth in key U.S. markets. The following attorneys were selected:
- Paul M. Kessimian, Co-Managing Partner & Litigation Chair | Commercial Disputes (Tier 1)
- David M. Gilden, Partner | Real Estate (Tier 2)
- Elizabeth O. Manchester, Partner & Nonprofit Chair | Corporate and M&A (Tier 3)
The Legal 500 US Elite rankings spotlight exceptional attorneys from regional firms across major U.S. business hubs. The rankings are informed by extensive client feedback, peer input, and comprehensive market analysis, offering corporate counsel a localized and data-driven guide to leading practitioners. With more than 37 years of experience evaluating law firms and attorneys worldwide, Legal 500 is one of the most respected and trusted legal research organizations globally. The full 2026 US Elite rankings can be viewed here.
Legal 500 is one of the world’s leading legal research and rankings organizations and the official benchmarking partner of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). The US Elite rankings reflect Legal 500’s increased focus on the U.S. market, providing corporate counsel with granular insight into preeminent law firms and attorneys in key metropolitan areas.
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About Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Partridge Snow & Hahn is a full-service business law and litigation firm committed to working collaboratively with clients to develop a deep understanding of their various industries, objectives, and unique ways of working to help advance business goals and solve legal challenges. With offices in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the firm focuses on key areas of law: corporate & business, including M&A, employment, tax, and nonprofit; real estate, including commercial financing, environmental, and land use; and complex commercial litigation & disputes.
