Atty. Richard N. Dicharry
Richard Dicharry practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance. He began his career at Phelps Dunbar in 1978, practicing in admiralty litigation.
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Richard N. Dicharry is a insurance attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Boston University (LL.M., 1978) and Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Reinsurance Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Dicharry practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance
- He began his career at Phelps Dunbar in 1978, practicing in admiralty litigation
- After seven years of an active litigation practice, he refocused his practice on insurance coverage work for the London insurance market
- Since 1985, Mr. Dicharry has counseled and represented insurers with regard to a variety of liabilities, with particular emphasis on energy, property and uncertain date of loss exposures
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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