Practice areas: Personal Injury, Construction Litigation, Insurance Coverage; view more
Licensed in Louisiana since: 2014
Education: Tulane University Law School
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Montiel Hodge
400 Poydras StSuite 2325
New Orleans, LA 70130 Visit website
Mark G. Montiel, Jr. learned the art of negotiation and conflict resolution at a young age from his father, a well-renowned trial attorney and former Court of Criminal Appeals Judge. Mark’s peers and clients often describe him as straightforward, big picture oriented, and relentless, with a fabulous sense of humor.
Mark’s practice focuses primarily on litigation. Mark litigates on behalf of his clients in various matters including Construction, Labor and Employment, Business Defamation, Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, LHWCA, and Trucking and Transportation. Mark brings a unique perspective to his insurance practice, having had the opportunity to represent both insurers and claimants.
Mark takes a proactive business-oriented approach to litigation to reach a favorable result for his clients before costly and protracted litigation. Often, a proactive approach to business practices and consultation with a litigator can avoid these disputes entirely. Many businesses consult with Mark regarding contracts, policies, procedures, and insurance to ensure they enter litigation from a position of strength. Mark also assists with liens for contractors and the litigation that arises from those payment disputes.
Mark’s clients regularly remark on his availability throughout the litigation process and his ability to help his clients understand the issues and make informed choices regarding their case. Mark prides himself on his ability to respond to clients in a timely fashion and to harness technology to ensure his clients remain updated on their matters.
Mark was raised in Montgomery, Alabama, and enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and Alabama football. Mark lives in New Orleans with his wife Michelle, daughters Helen and Katherine, and two dogs (Winnie and Ophelia).
If you are looking for an Attorney to assist you. Give Mark a call and get working on a solution.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Construction Litigation: Business, Insurance Coverage, Workers' Compensation: Employer/Insurance, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Defense, Employment Litigation: DefenseFocus areas
Bad Faith Insurance, Construction Defects, Employment Law - Employer, Insurance, Insurance Defense
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Construction Litigation: Business
- 20% Insurance Coverage
- 20% Workers' Compensation: Employer/Insurance
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
- 10% Other
First Admitted: 2014, Louisiana
Professional Webpage: https://www.montielhodge.com/mark-g-montiel-jr
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, State Bar of Louisiana, (2014-Present), 2022
- Member, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, (2014-Present), 2022
- State of Louisiana, (2014-Present), 2022
- State of Alabama, (2014-Present), 2022
- United States District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama, 2018
- United States District Court for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana, (2014), 2014
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2014
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Judge trial in state court resulted in verdict for the plaintiff that exceeded the offer of judgment Zelaya v. LIGA Outcome: Million dollar settlement, 2024
- Jury trial in federal court resulted in verdict for the plaintiff that exceeded the offer of judgment Frisbie v. State Farm, 2024
Honors
- Recognized 2021-Present, AV rated 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- Lawyers recognized by their peers as Ones to Watch represent less than 1% of practicing lawyers in the United States., 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch!, Best Lawyers, 2024
- Awarded Leading Construction Litigator of the Year by Acquisition International Magazine, Leading Construction Litigator of the Year New Orleans, Acquisition International, 2023
- Recognized 2021-Present, Rated 8.1, Excellent, AVVO, 2022
- Recognized 2021-Present, Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2022
- Awarded in 2014, Gary Lawton Fretwell Crest Award, Tulane University School of Law, 2014
Educational Background
- J.D., Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana Student Bar Association Executive President, Vice President, Treasurer (1L) Gary Lawton Fretwell Crest Award for leadership within student organizations Sports Law, 2014
- B.A., University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Political Science & Government Phi Delta Theta, 2011
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Published October 20, 2021, Quoted, Contractor Licensing Dispute Holds Up $557 Million Contract to Develop New Orleans Convention Center, Levelset, 2021
- Nola.com article published 2023, Quoted, With thousands of Louisianans in legal limbo over insurance claims, lawmakers seek a fix, Nola.com, 2023
- Published by Law 360 2025 , Quoted, 5th Circ. Passes On Arbitration Appeal In Fire Damage Dispute, Law360, 2025
- 2024 Nola.com article, Quoted, Their insurer went broke years ago. These Louisianans are still fighting to be made whole., Nola.com, 2024
- Published October 15, 2021, Quoted, Ex-Sun Belt Conference official accuses New Orleans-based college sports league of discrimination. Conference denies the allegations at center of Orleans civil court lawsuit, NOLA, 2021
- Published October 15, 2021, Quoted, Ex-Sun Belt Conference official accuses New Orleans-based college sports league of discrimination. Conference denies the allegations at center of Orleans civil court lawsuit, KTBS3, 2021
- Published August 21, 2021, Quoted, New Orleans DA settles defamation lawsuit brought by Ike Spears against ex-prosecutor, NOLA, 2021
Office location for Mark G. Montiel, Jr.
400 Poydras St
Suite 2325
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-321-8338
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2026