Four MMK attorneys named on New Orleans Magazine’s 2017 Top Lawyers list
Congratulations to Jerry Melchiode, Kevin Marks, Rich King, and Renee Melchiode,who were selected and named as Top Attorneys for 2017 by New Orleans Magazine!
Congrats to J.J. Reeves, Our Newest Florida Lawyer!
James “J.J.” Reeves was recently sworn into practice in Florida. He is also licensed in Louisiana. J.J. is among MMK’s experienced trial attorneys, who collectively practice in federal and state courts throughout the Gulf South, including Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida.
MMK Wins in a Construction Arbitration
Jerry Melchiode and James Reeves prevail in an arbitration on a breach of contract action for a roofing client seeking overhead and profit due to a termination for convenience. The matter was arbitrated through the AAA. The award was confirmed by the district court after defeating a challenge to the award alleging errors of lawRead More
Jerry Melchiode Selected as a Fellow to the Construction Lawyers Society of America
MMK recognizes Jerry Melchiode’s induction into the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) as a fellow. The CLSA is an “invitation-only, selective and limited membership international association of the world’s best construction lawyers. The composition of the CLSA is aggressively diverse, with recognition of deserving, experienced and highly qualified lawyers across all practices relating toRead More
MMK’s Kevin Marks’ Co-Authored Publication Featured As Article of Interest
The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers recently featured as an article of interest, “The Ethical Obligations of Counsel Representing Parties Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act,” 14 Loyola Maritime Law Journal 251 (2015), co-authored by Tommy Dulin and MMK’s Kevin A. Marks. The law journal article discusses ethical consideration in practice under The LongshoreRead More
Rich King Selected to Teach at 2017 CLM Claims College
Rich King Honored to Be Chosen to Teach in the Schools of Casualty Claims (Coverage II and Mock Trial) and Professional Lines (Selecting Expert Witnesses) at 2017 CLM Claims College. Rich will be teaching “Coverage II” and defending one of the parties in the in the Schools of Casualty Claims Mock Trial. Additionally, Rich willRead More
MMK Welcomes New Associate, Benjamin M. Pri-Tal
Ben Pri-Tal joins the MMK team as a new associate. Ben has litigated cases in courts throughout the state of Louisiana, and uses his scientific expertise to explore the technical underpinnings of his cases in addition to the legal aspects. Prior to practicing law, Ben worked in research and lectured at both the university andRead More
Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal affirms MMK’s summary judgment win
Affirmation by the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal puts an end to a defamation suit filed in December 10, 2002. MMK successfully defended against the plaintiff/appellant—a highly compensated executive with a large health care provider—who sought $10,000,000 in damages, claiming his reputation was permanently ruined by the defamatory statements made by the defendants. MMK’sRead More
MMK sponsors 2017 CLM Annual Conference
The Claims and Litigation Management lliance (CLM) announced Melchiode Marks King LLC as sponsor for the 2017 CLM Annual Conference in Nashville on March 29-31, 2017. Approximately 2,000 claims professionals and outside counsel are expected to attend the largest insurance claims conference in the country. In addition to the plentiful networking opportunities, there will beRead More
Congratulations to Olivia Truong Our Newest Mississippi Lawyer!!!
Olivia who is also licensed in Louisiana and Georgia was sworn in to the Mississippi Bar on April 27, 2017 in Jackson, Mississippi. Congratulations, Liv!
Jeffery Struckhoff joins the MMK team
MMK welcomes aboard Jeff Struckhoff. Jeff has litigated cases in state and federal courts throughout Louisiana and Mississippi, and routinely defends clients in the areas of property and construction law, insurance coverage, bad faith, transportation, product liability, professional liability, commercial litigation, and environmental/toxic tort liability. Jeff has been recognized as a top rated construction litigationRead More
MMK joins in Second Harvest Food Bank’s holiday efforts
MMK’s gift and donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank assisted with providing 3,000 meals to families throughout South Louisiana during the 2016 holiday season.
New Orleans Magazine names Top Lawyers of 2016
Congratulations to Scott Huete, Richard E. King, Kevin Marks, Jerry Melchiode, Renee Melchiode, and James J. Reeves II for being named as among New Orleans’ “Top Lawyers” by New Orleans Magazine. 2016 Top Laywers
Jerry Melchiode and Rich King named Super Lawyers; J.J. Reeves and Scott Huete named Rising Stars
Jerry Melchiode and Rich King named Super Lawyers for 2017. J.J. Reeves and Scott Huete named 2017 Rising Stars.
Attorney Edward “Drew” Voelker joins the MMK family
Melchiode Marks King LLC enthusiastically welcomes Edward “Drew” Voelker to its growing firm and team.
MMK was named on U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 “Best Law Firms” list
MMK was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms for Construction Litigation.
MMK Prevails on Coverage Summary Judgment in Mississippi Under Total Pollution Exclusion
In a case of first impression, the Southern District of Mississippi granted summary judgment on the duty to defend and indemnify under the Total Pollution Exclusion in a Declaratory Judgment Action, Colony Insurance Company v. Jatinder Singh et al. (See S.D. Miss. 3:15-cv-00925-DPJ-FKB Document 39).
MMK obtains a unanimous defense verdict, defeating a $2,300,000 product defect claim
MMK attorneys, Richard E. King and Olivia Y. Truong, defended their client, a worldwide roofing manufacturer, against defective product and manufacturer’s limited warranty claims.
Rich King, Managing Member, to teach at 2016 CLM Claims College
By mmkadmin on 08/15/2016 Mr. Richard E. King, managing member of Melchiode Marks King LLC, will be teaching at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s (CLM) 2016 Claims College in the Schools of Casualty Claims and Professional Lines. The 2016 Claims College will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, September 7-10, 2016.
Rich King, Managing Member, to speak at 2016 CLM Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida
Rich King, Managing Member of Melchiode Marks King LLC, will speak at the 2016 CLM Annual Conference, which will be held at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Florida on April 6-8, 2016.
Melchiode Marks King LLC to sponsor the 2016 CLM Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida
Melchiode Marks King, LLC is a proud sponsor of the 2016 CLM Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida from April 6-8, 2016.
MMK welcomes new associate, Erin M. Murphy
Melchiode Marks King LLC enthusiastically welcomes Erin M. Murphy to its growing firm and team.
We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Simmons has been named a Member of Melchiode Marks King
Jenn Simmons and Renee Melchiode Win Summary Judgment defeating a $10,000,000 Defamation Claim
MMK attorneys, Jenn Simmons and Renee Melchiode obtained a summary judgment in favor of their client dismissing a defamation case. The plaintiff was seeking $10,000,000 in damages in an employment related dispute involving the public health care system. The matter was pending in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans.
MMK Wins a Mandamus Action on a Public Works Project
Jerry Melchiode wins a mandamus action on a public works project compelling the State to pay the contractor for completed punch list items.
