Howard Merten
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP • Providence, RI
LitigationFinancial InstitutionsFinancial ServicesInsurance
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Contact
Email
hmerten@psh.com
Phone
(401) 756-1817
Address
Providence, RI, 2903, US
Professional
About
Howard Merten is a seasoned attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, with over four decades of experience in the legal field. He specializes in financial services and insurance law, adeptly representing businesses, financial institutions, and individuals in complex civil litigation. Howard’s extensive practice encompasses commercial litigation, insurance disputes, product liability, media issues, and intellectual property matters, making him a versatile advocate for his clients. As a testament to his legal acumen and professional distinction, Howard serves as a Senior Director and member of the Executive Committee of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), an exclusive organization that recognizes preeminent leaders in the insurance and corporate defense sectors. His leadership experience extends to his role as the Immediate Past President of the Defense Counsel of Rhode Island, a prominent state legal defense organization affiliated with the Defense Research Institute. In addition to his executive roles, Howard is honored to be a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an elite trial lawyer honor society that comprises less than 0.5% of American lawyers, further underscoring his commitment to excellence in legal practice. Howard earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University in 1981 and later obtained his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law. His storied career and dedication to the legal profession make him a trusted resource for clients navigating the complexities of financial services and insurance law.
About Litigation Law
Litigation attorneys represent clients in civil lawsuits, handling all aspects of disputes from filing through trial and appeal. They are skilled advocates in and out of the courtroom. Common matters include civil disputes, business litigation, contract disputes, appeals.
Credentials
Education
1981 Princeton University BA, N/A Boston University School of Law JD
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2015 Commercial Litigation,, Best Lawyers in America 2015 Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation
Publications
2013 For The Defense (DRI, Defense Research Institute) Can Proportionality Be An Effective Weapon to Control e-Discovery 2012 The FDCC Quarterly The Case For Self-Interested Civility 2011 The FDCC Quarterly Iqbal and Twombly – Reinvigorating the Substance of Rule 8
Associations
2012 - Present Litigation Counsel of America 2003 - Present Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Senior Director 1985 - Present Defense Research Institute Defense Counsel of Rhode Island Past President
Speaking
2013 FDCC 2013 Annual Meeting Predictive Coding: Going on the Offensive Using Analytical Tools 2012 Rhode Island Bar Association 2012 Annual Meeting E Discovery Ethics – Staying Out of Trouble In A Digital And Contentious World 2012 FDCC 2012 Annual Meeting The Lost Colony Of Ethics And Professionalism 2012 Defense Counsel of Rhode Island Everything I Needed To Know About E-Discovery But Was Afraid To Ask 2011 FDCC 2011 Winter Meeting Fundamentally Reshaping The Rules of Civil Procedure An Opportunity for Real Reform
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