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

November 13, 2024 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

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

November 13, 2024 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

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

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

August 27, 2024 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

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

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

February 14, 2024 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

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 attorney Renee Melchiode recently opened The Exchange Pickleball + Bar

August 17, 2023 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

MMK attorney Renee Melchiode recently opened The Exchange Pickleball + Bar in the Lower Garden District in New Orleans.  She managed the project from property acquisition through zoning, permitting, design development and construction.  The project involves more than 25,000 square feet and features six air-conditioned indoor courts, one outdoor court, a restaurant and full-service bar. Read More

Inside New Orleans Magazine and its Readers Select Four MMK Attorneys as “Elite Lawyers.”

July 14, 2023 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

In recent polling, Inside New Orleans Magazine‘s readers identified the city’s “Elite Lawyers” and four Melchiode Marks King attorneys were among those listed.  MMK wishes to thank Inside New Orleans Magazine and its thoughtful readership.  As always, we are most grateful to our clients, attorneys and staff.Click this link to read full article https://issuu.com/jblpublishing/docs/2108web/34 CongratulationsRead More

MMK’s newest Associate Peter R. Graffeo, on the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s third annual Building Results Panel

March 28, 2023 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

Our newest Associate, Peter-Raymond Graffeo, will be on the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s third annual Building Results Panel for law students and new attorneys interested in construction law. The panel provides different perspectives and insight into construction law and what construction lawyers typically do, including discussing the numerous subject matters construction law entails.

MMK ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

November 4, 2022 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

On November 3, 2022, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers announced their 2023 selection of “Best Law Firms” for the region of the country including New Orleans. Melchiode Marks King LLC was honored to be included in three practice areas: Admiralty & Maritime Law, Construction Law, and Construction Litigation.  The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “BestRead More

Melchiode Marks King LLC is proud to announce our newest Associate of the firm, Lawson Nguyen.

October 24, 2022 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

Melchiode Marks King LLC is proud to announce our newest Associate of the firm, Lawson Nguyen. Lawson just joined our team in September and has already been an outstanding addition. His primary focus is employer and insurance defense in admiralty/maritime litigation. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Lawson at MMK.

MMK attorneys Jennifer Simmons, Jeffery Struckhoff and Dominic Ciaccio successfully prevailed on a Motion for Summary Judgment.

September 12, 2022 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

MMK attorneys Jennifer Simmons, Jeffery Struckhoff and Dominic Ciaccio successfully prevailed on a Motion for Summary Judgment on behalf of their client, an apartment complex, regarding a slip and fall accident. In dismissing Plaintiff’s case, the Court ruled the conditions complained of were open and obvious and not unreasonably dangerous. The Court further ruled thatRead More

MMK attorneys Jerry Melchiode and Ben Pri-Tal win an appeal in the First Circuit.

August 12, 2022 | Attorney News, Firm News, Legal News, Uncategorized

MMK attorneys Jerry Melchiode and Ben Pri-Tal win an appeal in the First Circuit on the extent of liability of a surety on a subcontractor performance bond.  On a public works project, the general contractor alleged a default but never terminated the subcontractor.  The subcontractor completed the project, and the general contractor sued the subcontractorRead More