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Three MMK Attorneys Named Super Lawyers 2025, with Two Attorney’s Recognized as Rising Stars

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

Two MMK attorneys listed as 2025 “Best Lawyers” in Biz New Orleans

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

MMK names Matthew R. Fransen as Member of the firm.

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

MMK names Kent W. Patterson as Member of the firm.

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

MMK Welcomes Three New Associates to the Firm

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.

Five MMK members recognized as “Top Lawyers” by New Orleans Magazine: Jerry Melchiode, Kevin Marks, Rich King, Jennifer Simmons and Ben Pri-Tal.

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

MMK again ranked for 2025 in “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

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

Rich King to Speak at the Annual ClaimsXchange Conference

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.

MMK’s own James J. Reeves recently featured on NPR regarding LA’s new permitless carry laws.

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:

Jerry Melchiode and Kevin Marks named in 2025 Best Lawyers in America.

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

Rich King to Teach at the July 16-19, 2024 ClaimsXchange Trial Academy.

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

Tiffany A. Mann Collins to present a CLE on Professionalism at NOBA’s 2024 Bench Bar Conference, March 24th.

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

Two MMK attorneys listed as 2024 “Best Lawyers” in Biz New Orleans

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 2024 in its February edition.  Jerry Melchiode was recognized in Construction Law and Litigation and Kevin Marks was listed in Admiralty and MaritimeRead More

MMK is proud to announce our recent promotion.

Melchiode Marks King LLC is proud to announce that Matthew R. Fransen has been promoted to Special Counsel of the firm. Matthew is a New Orleans native who brings twenty-four years of trial experience as a litigator to MMK. Matt is married to his wife, Keflyn and they have twin sons, Will and Jackson. InRead More

Three MMK Attorneys Named Super Lawyers 2024, with Two Attorney’s Recognized as Rising Stars

MMK congratulates the following attorneys on being selected as Super Lawyers 2024:• Gerald A. Melchiode (Construction Litigation)• Kevin A. Marks (Employment Litigation)• Richard E. King (Construction Litigation)MMK congratulates the 2024 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