(Philadelphia) – Attorney Steven B. Patton has joined McMonagle Perri McHugh Mischak Davis as an associate. Patton is an experienced attorney with an incredible trial record and an impeccable reputation in the City of Philadelphia’s legal community. He will assist in the firm’s litigation of Personal Injury cases and in the representation of Fraternal Order of Police union members.
Patton came to the firm from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he was the youngest prosecutor to be appointed to the Homicide Unit. There, he oversaw the investigation, charging, and prosecution of all homicide by vehicle cases citywide. He also prosecuted cases ranging from manslaughter to first degree murder. He is experienced in evaluating and presenting evidence in the areas of forensic toxicology, accident reconstruction, ballistics, gunshot residue, DNA, and historic cellular site analysis.
He also worked in the Major Trial, Felony Waiver, Juvenile, and Municipal Court Units. There, he tried over 100 felony cases to verdict as the lead prosecutor in bench and jury trials. He also prosecuted cases including attempted murder, aggravated assault, drug and firearms offenses, carjacking, and home invasion robberies.
A graduate of LaSalle University and Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, he continues to serve as an Adjunct Professor at Villanova, where he instructs students in trial advocacy and evidence as the director of the National Trial Team, a group he chaired as a student. He was also the co-founder of LaSalle’s mock trial team and serves as a mock trial team coach for Roman Catholic High School.
Formed in 1995, McMonagle Perri McHugh Mischak Davis is a nationally known criminal defense, personal injury and family law firm based in Philadelphia. The firm consistently litigates high profile cases resulting in acquittals and/or million-dollar awards/settlements. Practice areas include criminal defense, medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, family law/divorce, auto/car accidents, defective products, workplace accidents and truck accidents. For more information, visit www.www.mpmpc.com or call (215) 981-0999.