Darrell K. Cherry

Darrell K. Cherry

New Orleans, LA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
Deutsch Kerrigan LLP

34 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Biography

Mr. Cherry represents clients in serious personal injury, property damage and wrongful death claims arising from aviation, oil and gas activities, products liability and chemical exposures.

He defends under professional E&O coverage (legal, insurance broker, accounting). Darrell has handled insurance coverage litigation involving aviation and CGL coverages, as well as business and contractual disputes. He has an appellate practice in the above areas of law and has participated in complex litigation.

Mr. Cherry enjoys traveling and playing music.

“I recognize that every case and representation is unique and deserves an open mind and customized options that fit.”

Deutsch Kerrigan LLP

34 Best Lawyers awards

Deutsch Kerrigan LLP logo

Overview

  • Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Tulane University, B.S., Economics, graduated 1976

  • Louisiana, Louisiana
  • Texas, Texas

  • American Bar Association - Air and Space Law Forum
  • Defense Research Institute - Aviation Law Committee

  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • Louisiana, Louisiana
  • Texas, Texas
  • American Bar Association - Air and Space Law Forum
  • Defense Research Institute - Aviation Law Committee
  • Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Tulane University, B.S., Economics, graduated 1976
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, New Orleans (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Aviation Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Transportation Law

Additional Information

  • Areas of Practice
  • Aviation Litigation
  • Commercial Transportation
  • Manufacturer's Liability and Products Liability
  • Asbestos Exposure Litigation
  • Occupational Exposure Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Commercial Litigation

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