12 | Acquisition International, Issue 12 2023 The Best Litigation this Side of the Mississippi Leading Construction Litigator of the Year – New Orleans awardee Montiel Hodge, LLC is a litigation firm based in Louisiana and co-founded by Partner Mark G. Montiel, Jr. The business offers an extensive range of services across its areas of speciality, including construction litigation, insurance litigation, labour & employment law, environmental law, premise liability, worker’s compensation, occupational hearing loss, and business disparagement & defamation, to name just a few. Designed with its clients in mind, the firm prides itself on tailoring the firm to the client, and not the other way around, as is often the industry standard. We catch up with Mark, who provides further insight into the company’s journey, array of specialist areas, and commitment to providing a service that always puts clients first. Contact: Mark Montiel Company: Montiel Hodge, LLC Web Address: https://www.montielhodge.com/ Montiel Hodge, LLC was born from the simple idea of providing a business where the needs of clients take priority. Before the forming of Montiel Hodge, Mark felt that client needs rarely corresponded with the internal structure, priorities, and policies of big firms, leading to a miscommunication and struggle, whether this be internal or external. Firm in the belief that the needs of clients should not bend to appease the methods of the company, Mark and his team have created a firm that is responsive, adaptable, and knowledgeable across the board. Services offered by the firm in the area of construction litigation are particularly noteworthy, with counselling and reputation provided for those in the sector, including developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners, who find themselves in the midst of issues regarding design, sequencing, water intrusion, defects, construction related injury, or property damage. The team also gladly handle any claims that have arisen out of abuse from the public bid process, regarding local government commissions or agencies. In addition to this, Montiel Hodge represents a plethora of clients in the fields of transactional matters, contract disputes, claims for extra work, casualty, and collection. Moreover, clients are assessed who are facing insurance issues, indemnity/hold-harmless agreements, additional insurance requirements, as well as miscellaneous contractual provisions. Mark’s primary focus is also on litigation, and he serves his clients not only in construction litigation, but also many of the other key areas that the firm specialises in, such as business defamation, worker’s compensation, and trucking & transportation. Having learned the careful art of negotiation and conflict resolution from a young age thanks to a father who was a trial attorney and former Court of Criminals Appeals Judge, Mark is often described as straightforward, big picture oriented, relentless, and in possession of a great sense of humour. The perspective that he brings is unique, and bolstered by a proactive approach to business, favourable results can be delivered to clients before costly and protracted litigation, as consultation with a litigator often solves such disputes early. Clients regularly comment on Mark’s excellent availability throughout litigation proceedings, praising his ability in helping them to clearly understand the issues and make the best possible choices in regard to their cases. Liaising with Mark ultimately means entering negotiations from a position of strength, and pride in his unrivalled ability to respond to clients in a manner that is timely and update them using technology ensures client satisfaction, apparent through Mark’s Avvo rating of 8.8. The journey Mark has been on since he was raised in Montgomery, Alabama is an impressive one, educated at the University of Alabama and Tulane University for his BA and Juris Doctorate respectively; Mark has since been admitted to both the Louisiana and Alabama Bar, as well to districts across Louisiana and Alabama, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and has earned membership at the State Bar of Louisiana and Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Quintessentially, Montiel Hodge, LLC is an incredibly successful firm that specialises in a host of areas, and yet maintains the same excellent standard throughout them all. Spearheaded by Mark, the team of attorneys all go the extra mile to ensure that client satisfaction is as high, and litigation matters are handled as swiftly and effectively as possible. As a result of this sustained excellence, the company and its team are more than deserving of this award, celebrating their uniqueness and brilliance within the sector.
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