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Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

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Legal and regulatory pitfalls sometimes threaten not just a company’s bottom line, but its continued existence. Our litigators’ experience runs the spectrum and reflects a breadth and depth of experience in all forms of trial work and in matters that are important to our clients, including “bet the business” disputes. For its complex commercial litigation matters, the firm deploys a rapid response team of attorneys capable of quickly investigating and understanding the client’s problem, developing a strategy to address the issue, and executing that plan to successful resolution.

We are trial lawyers who have experience trying cases in both state and federal court in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, as well as before state and federal regulatory agencies. We are recognized as a go-to law firm for important disputes in RI and MA and are often retained by clients represented by some of the leading law firms around the world when their disputes take them to our backyards – where we are not only experienced, but also well-known and respected by the bench and the bar.  

The firm’s attorneys have substantial experience advising and litigating with respect to all forms of complex commercial disputes, including contract, environmental, energy, real estate, land use, employment & labor, construction, health care, antitrust, breach of fiduciary duty, insurance, Constitutional law, unfair trade practices, admiralty and maritime law, banking, and intellectual property actions.  

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Litigation: General Commercial - Rhode Island

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Partridge Snow & Hahn represents a variety of clients, including businesses, trusts and municipalities, before judicial and regulatory bodies. Handles a range of commercial disagreements and exhibits particular strength in the financial services and manufacturing sectors. Particularly noted for its attorneys' strong relationships with judges, regulators and other members of the Rhode Island state government.

Work Highlights

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  • Partridge Snow & Hahn represented Novartis Pharmaceuticals in a suit filed in Rhode Island federal court challenging the enforcement of drug pricing obligations.

Strengths

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  • Partridge Snow & Hahn is incredibly responsive, thoughtful and practical. It has always been able to help with high-quality work in high-pressure situations.

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  • They ensure a seamless line of communication, making us feel like their top priority.

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  • The team stands out for its interdisciplinary approach and deep expertise in many areas.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleSteven E Snow
    Senior StatespeopleSteven E Snow

    Steven E Snow

    Steven Snow is recognized for his vast experience representing commercial and financial sector clients in a wide range of disputes. His broad expertise encompasses financial, antitrust and land disputes.
    • Steven Snow is a legend in the Rhode Island legal community.

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  • Band 2Paul Kessimian
    Band 2Paul Kessimian

    Paul Kessimian

    Paul Kessimian heads the firm's litigation group and represents clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including breach of contract, IP and insurance disputes.
    • Paul is tenacious and brilliant.

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    • He is a remarkably insightful and incisive lawyer.

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    • Paul Kessimian is an outstanding lawyer with strong business and legal acumen.

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  • Band 3Christian Jenner
    Band 3Christian Jenner

    Christian Jenner

    Christian Jenner handles a wide range of contentious matters in the commercial litigation space, including shareholder claims, M&A litigation and contractual disputes.
    • Christian Jenner is extremely smart and diligent. He can figure out complex issues.

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  • Band 3Howard Merten
    Band 3Howard Merten

    Howard Merten

    Howard Merten maintains a respected litigation practice that regularly sees him handle disputes involving insurance coverage and healthcare.

    • Howard Merten brings a level of professionalism and thoroughness to every interaction. You always feel like your needs are at the top of his list and he provides responsive, strategic answers every single time.

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