Melanie Derefinko

Commercial Litigation
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2024

About Melanie

Keith Grady is Vice Chair of the Intellectual Property and Technology Litigation practice. With over 29 years of experience in government and private law practice, clients turn to Keith for both ongoing counsel and immediate litigation needs. He takes a strategic approach to developing, enforcing and defending clients' intellectual property and furthering their business interests. Clients have said Keith has "a rational, common sense approach to IP litigation matters. He is willing to do what...

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Reviews

4.6 / 5

34 Reviews

1,031 Profile Views

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Aaron Volkman

Jan 29, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of Melanie Derefinko

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Melanie Derefinko and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without their...

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Wayne Torphy

Jan 29, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of Melanie Derefinko

Everyone at Melanie Derefinko's office in New Orleans was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never felt...

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Joshua Kassulke

Jan 29, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at Melanie Derefinko's legal practice

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but Melanie Derefinko in New Orleans is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, respo...

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Linda Witting

Jan 29, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Melanie Derefinko and staff

I was really stressed about my case in New Orleans, but Melanie Derefinko made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every d...

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Irene Ward

Jan 29, 2026

The absolute best in New Orleans for Commercial Litigation law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

Short and sweet: Melanie Derefinko is the real deal and a true professional in the field of Commercial Litigation law. If you're in New Orleans and need help with your legal issues, call them immediat...