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    Richard N. Dicharry

    Senior Partner

    New Orleans
    London
    504-584-9232
    richard.dicharry@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Insurance

    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.

    Insights

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    • November 2, 2023

      Sixteen Phelps Attorneys Honored on New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers List…

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    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • August 18, 2022

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 158 Phelps Lawyers, Names 10 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 40 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • December 19, 2019

      44 Phelps Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2020…

    Recognition

    • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America (2008-2025)
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers (2014-2020)
    • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America (2008-2025)
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers (2014-2020)

    Education

    • Boston University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1978
    • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1975
    • Loyola University New Orleans, B.A., magna cum laude, 1972
    • Boston University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1978
    • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1975
    • Loyola University New Orleans, B.A., magna cum laude, 1972

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • American Bar Association
    • Maritime Law Association of the United States
    • International Association of Claim Professionals - Adjunct Member
    • Lloyd's Market Association Joint Liability Committee - Ex Officio Legal Representative
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • American Bar Association
    • Maritime Law Association of the United States
    • International Association of Claim Professionals - Adjunct Member
    • Lloyd's Market Association Joint Liability Committee - Ex Officio Legal Representative
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