Atty. Richard N. Dicharry

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.

Call (504) 566-1311 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard N. Dicharry at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Richard N. Dicharry's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Richard N. Dicharry is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

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.

Looking for additional Louisiana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New Orleans or all attorneys in Louisiana.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard N. Dicharry

Where is Richard N. Dicharry's law office located?
Richard N. Dicharry's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard N. Dicharry handle?
Richard N. Dicharry focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Richard N. Dicharry go to law school?
Richard N. Dicharry earned their education at (LL.M., 1978); (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Richard N. Dicharry for a consultation?
You can contact Richard N. Dicharry directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard N. Dicharry received?
Richard N. Dicharry's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Reinsurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated,.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.M.
Boston University
- 1978
J.D.
Loyola University New Orleans
- 1975
B.A.
Loyola University New Orleans
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Reinsurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2008-2021)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Super Lawyers,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2014-2020)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.