MMK is proud to partner with the CamJordanFoundation! MMK sponsored Sunday’s 2nd Annual pickleball tournament at The Exchange. Beyond the competition, it was an honor to support the Legacy Scholarship Program, which provides life-changing education opportunities for Louisiana students. Thank you to Cam Jordan and his team for letting us be a part of thisRead More
MMK congratulates the following attorneys on being selected as Super Lawyers 2026:• Gerald A. Melchiode (Construction Litigation)• Kevin A. Marks (Employment Litigation)• Richard E. King (Construction Litigation)MMK congratulates the 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars:• Benjamin M. Pri-Tal (Construction Litigation) Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated onRead More
Melchiode Marks King LLC is proud to announce Jennifer L. Simmons and Tiffany A. Mann Collins was named to New Orleans Magazine’s 2026 Top Women in Law List for Insurance Law. Well deserved and what an incredibe honor, Jennifer and Tiffany!!! You can read the entire article here: Read the April 2026 Digital Edition! BestRead More
For more information or registration for this event, see the link: Napa2026
I’m honored to be a Professor for the ClaimsXchange 2026 ClaimsAcademy – School of Casualty Claims, taking place July 14–16, 2026, in Chicago. I’m looking forward to sharing insights in Trial Practice that matter for today’s claims professionals and contributing to an event designed to elevate our industry. If you’re committed to staying ahead ofRead More
November 25, 2025 |
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The firm is pleased to announce that Rich King was appointed to the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) at its Annual Meeting/Dinner on November 20, 2025. Founded in 1924, NOBA represents the interests of lawyers and judges in the New Orleans area. The organization is dedicated to promoting justice, educatingRead More
November 10, 2025 |
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U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have announced their 2026 selection of “Best Law Firms” for the region of the country which includes New Orleans. Melchiode Marks King LLC was again honored to be included in three practice areas: Admiralty & Maritime Law, Construction Law, and Construction Litigation. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on aRead More
October 31, 2025 |
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In the November 2025 issue of New Orleans Magazine, eight MMK members were recognized as “Top Lawyers” within our community: Jerry Melchiode (Construction Law) Kevin Marks (Workers’ Compensation)Rich King (Insurance Law)Jennifer Simmons (Insurance Law) Tiffany Collins (Insurance Law)Ben Pri-Tal (Construction Law)Kent Patterson (Workers’ Compensation)Matthew Fransen (Insurance Law) The selection process involved voting by licensed attorneysRead More
August 25, 2025 |
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Melchiode Marks King LLC is pleased to announce that Jerry Melchiode and Kevin Marks have been listed in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Jerry was recognized in the field of Construction Law and Litigation, while Kevin was recognized in Admiralty and Maritime Law. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is regarded as one of the most credible measures ofRead More
August 11, 2025 |
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Join Jerry and Rich as they delve into Louisiana’s “Duty to Defend” at the LSBA Nuts and Bolts of Insurance Law Seminar! Mark your calendar for August 29, 2025, at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel in New Orleans. Don’t miss out – click the highlighted link for details on other must-see speakers and seminars!
June 4, 2025 |
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ClaimsAcademy will join other renowned experts in a variety of claims management specialties to offer professional challenging Casualty Claims curricula and unparalleled opportunities for creative learning and problem-solving. Provosts: Raymond Weisse, Senior Vice President, Head of Cas. Claims – Ascot Group Jennifer Wojciechowski, Vice President – Operations – Alliant/CAU Professors:Martin Block, Senior Claim Account Manager – Arch InsuranceRead More
May 30, 2025 |
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Over the past decade, MMK has been honored to serve its clients. We want to thank every partner, client, and team member who has been part of this journey as we couldn’t have done it without you. As we look ahead to the next 10 years, we remain dedicated to evolving with the needs ofRead More
April 15, 2025 |
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MMK congratulates the following attorneys on being selected as Super Lawyers 2025:• Gerald A. Melchiode (Construction Litigation)• Kevin A. Marks (Employment Litigation)• Richard E. King (Construction Litigation)MMK congratulates the 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Stars:• Benjamin M. Pri-Tal (Construction Litigation)• Peter R. Graffeo (Construction Litigation) Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidateRead More
April 3, 2025 |
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Melchiode Marks King LLC is proud to announce Jennifer L. Simmons was named to New Orleans Magazine’s 2025 Top Women in Law List for Insurance Law. Well deserved and what a great honor, Jenn!!! You can read the entire article here: Read the April 2025 Digital Edition! Best Insurance Law in New Orleans
February 12, 2025 |
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Biz New Orleans, a print and digital magazine which provides business news, commentary and analysis for New Orleans and its surrounding area, recently published its list of our community’s Best Lawyers for 2025 in its February edition. Jerry Melchiode was recognized in Construction Law and Kevin Marks was listed in Admiralty and Maritime Law. MMKRead More
January 13, 2025 |
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Melchiode Marks King, LLC is proud to announce that Matthew R. Fransen has been named Member of the firm, effective January 1, 2025. Matt is a litigator who has practiced in the greater New Orleans area representing both injured parties and defending insurers and business entities in automobile injury cases, premises liability cases, first partyRead More
January 13, 2025 |
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Melchiode Marks King, LLC is proud to announce that Kent W. Patterson has been named Member of the firm, effective January 1, 2025. Kent is a litigation attorney with vast experience defending employers and insurance carriers in state and federal workers’ compensation cases, namely under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’Read More
November 14, 2024 |
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Melchiode Marks King LLC has recently added three incredible new Associates to our firm, Alexa Gruen, Janny “Johnny” Meza, and William Sampson . Please check out each of their links for Bios and their specialty areas. We are so pleased to have each of them in our team.
November 13, 2024 |
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In the November 2024 issue of New Orleans Magazine, five MMK members were recognized as “Top Lawyers” within our community: Jerry Melchiode (Construction Law) Kevin Marks (Workers’ Compensation)Rich King (Insurance Law)Jennifer Simmons (Insurance Law) Ben Pri-Tal (Construction Law) The selection process involved voting by licensed attorneys in the New Orleans metropolitan area. MMK is gratefulRead More
November 13, 2024 |
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U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have announced their 2025 selection of “Best Law Firms” for the region of the country which includes New Orleans. Melchiode Marks King LLC was again honored to be included in three practice areas: Admiralty & Maritime Law, Construction Law, and Construction Litigation. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankingsRead More
October 11, 2024 |
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MMK’s own Rich King will be Speaking at the Annual ClaimsXchange Conference, October 16-18, 2024 in New Jersey. Click the highlighted link for more information on this upcoming event.
August 29, 2024 |
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MMK’s own James J. Reeves was recently featured on NPR regarding Louisiana’s new permitless carry laws. Below is the link to his interview, where he discusses the impact of the new laws on the French Quarter, the citizens of New Orleans, and the Constitutional implications of these new laws:
August 27, 2024 |
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Melchiode Marks King LLC is pleased to announce that Jerry Melchiode and Kevin Marks have been listed in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Jerry was recognized in the field of Construction Law and Litigation, while Kevin was recognized in Admiralty and Maritime Law. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is regarded as one of the most credible measures of legal integrityRead More
March 11, 2024 |
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ClaimsXchange Trial Academy: Where Excellence Meets Defense Advocacy Rich King and the following assembled a team of the nation’s finest defense lawyers, to teach at the July 16-19, 2024 ClaimsXchange Trial Academy. The program will include three intensive days of instruction, which will take the students from Pre-Trial Strategies all the way through Summation andRead More
March 4, 2024 |
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MMK’s own Tiffany Collins will be presenting a CLE at the New Orleans Bar Association’s Bench Bar Conference in Gulf Shores, AL, titled “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” : Professionalism. She will be diving into the intricacies of professionalism where they will unravel the key principles, ethical considerations, and practical tips essential for fostering a cultureRead More
