Atty. Richard Edward King

Atty. Richard Edward King

Richard Edward King is a lawyer practicing litigation, bad faith, construction and 9 other areas of law. Richard received a degree from Tulane University School of Law, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Edward King at a glance

Richard Edward King is an Attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Melchiode Marks King LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1997), Mississippi (1997), United States District Courts Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana (1997), and United States District Courts Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi (1997). Educated at Tulane University Law School (JD, 1997) and Tulane University School of Law Juris Doctor Tulane University School of Law May 1997 Western New England College Bachelor of Arts Western New England College cum laude Western New England Co (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DRI) Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Council on Litigation Management (CLM) National Association of Subrogation Professional (NASP, Professional Associations Louisiana Bar Association Mississippi Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Edward King is a lawyer practicing litigation, bad faith, construction and 9 other areas of law
  • Richard received a degree from Tulane University School of Law, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Richard practices at Melchiode Marks King LLC in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Edward King's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Edward King handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Edward King is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard Edward King is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Edward King is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Edward King

Where is Richard Edward King's law office located?
Richard Edward King's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Melchiode Marks King LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Edward King handle?
Richard Edward King focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Richard Edward King practiced law?
Richard Edward King has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Richard Edward King go to law school?
Richard Edward King earned their education at (JD, 1997); (—).
How can I contact Richard Edward King for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Edward King received?
Richard Edward King's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Tulane University Law School
- 1997
Tulane University School of Law Juris Doctor Tulane University School of Law May 1997 Western New England College Bachelor of Arts Western New England College cum laude Western New England Co
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1997
Mississippi
Admitted: 1997
United States District Courts Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1997
United States District Courts Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
Admitted: 1997
United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1997
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
United States District Courts Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001
Coushatta Tribal Court for the Coushatta Indian Nation, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
Admitted: 2010

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