Phelps Dunbar LLP

201 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Biography

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.
Phelps Dunbar LLP

201 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1975
  • Loyola University New Orleans, B.A., graduated 1972
  • Boston University, LL.M., graduated 1978

  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States - Member
  • International Association of Claims Professionals - Adjunct Member

  • 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, Louisiana State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States - Member
  • International Association of Claims Professionals - Adjunct Member
  • Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1975
  • Loyola University New Orleans, B.A., graduated 1972
  • Boston University, LL.M., graduated 1978
  • 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

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

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

Case History

Cases
  • Deepwater Horizon
Represents Transocean Underwriters

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