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

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

MMK ranked in 2024 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers has announced their 2024 selection of “Best Law Firms” for the region of the country including 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 areRead More

Jerry Melchiode and Kevin Marks named in 2024 Best Lawyers in America.

Melchiode Marks King LLC is pleased to announce that Jerry Melchiode and Kevin Marks have been listed in the 2024 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

MMK attorney Renee Melchiode recently opened The Exchange Pickleball + Bar

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

MMK’s Growth Prompts Move

MMK is pleased to announce that our continued growth has prompted a recent move of our New Orleans office space.  While we are still in the Entergy Building (639 Loyola, in the heart of New Orleans’ “CBD”), we have relocated from the twenty-fifth floor to the eighteenth.  Our new suite is spacious and provides ourRead More

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

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

CityBusiness and its Readers Declare MMK a Best Litigation “Winner”

The votes are in from the “Reader Rankings” of CityBusiness, the business newspaper of metropolitan New Orleans, and MMK has been declared a “Winner”.  In recent polling, the esteemed readership of CityBusiness selected Melchiode Marks King LLC in the Legal Services category as “Best Litigation-Winner”.   We are grateful for the recognition and thank CityBusiness andRead More

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

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’s Kevin Marks and Kent Patterson Win Appeal Before the Louisiana Third Circuit

The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a Lafayette workers’ compensation judge’s judgment in three consolidated claims involving a bus accident in Mexico.  The claims of Nora Dominguez, Josefa Leal and Trinidad Preciado vs. Riceland Crawfish concerned three Mexican nationals injured in a collision while traveling to the U.S. Consulate in Mexico toRead More