In the law firmsSwanson, Martin & Bell LLP partner Michael A. McCaskey has been named to the Defense Research Institute’s young lawyers steering committee for 2015-2016.McCaskey will also serve on the future committee engagement subcommittee.He practices on product-liability, commercial litigation and business disputes, real estate litigation and class-action defense.• Kelley, Kronenberg PA added Thomas Mersch as a partner.Mersch will focus on marketing and new business development for the law firm …