Steven Patton Steven B. Patton of McMonagle Perri McHugh Mischak Davis. Courtesy photo

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Attorney Steven B. Patton of McMonagle Perri McHugh Mischak Davis guided the mock trial team of Roman Catholic High School to a first-place victory recently at the ninth annual Benjamin Franklin Invitational Mock Trial tournament at the University of Pennsylvania.

Patton, a Roman alumnus, has coached the team—one of the largest in the state— for the past 12 years.

Mock trial is a competitive activity where students assume the roles of attorneys and argue a case provided by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Mock trial teaches students the art of debating, strengthens their critical thinking skills and provides public speaking experience.