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Chaffe McCall, LLP

Insurance

USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana


Chaffe McCall, LLP

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At Chaffe McCall, our experience in the insurance coverage area gives our attorneys the knowledge and skill to handle the most complex coverage and bad faith matters. Chaffe McCall’s long history of representing insurer clients in insurance coverage matters consists primarily of representing domestic and foreign insurers on a variety of types of policies and coverages. We counsel insurers regarding the extent of their coverage and have successfully litigated, mediated, and arbitrated insurance coverage and bad faith disputes on behalf of insurers for decades. Our lawyers have also drafted policies and advised clients on policy wording. To learn more about our insurance practice and experience visit us at: https://www.chaffe.com/practice/insurance/

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Insurance - Louisiana

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Chaffe McCall, LLP is called upon by domestic and international insurance industry clients to handle a wide variety of coverage claims. The firm offers expertise in matters including general liability and property damage claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Chaffe McCall represented Lexington Insurance Company, Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Hudson/Hilltop/AWAC and Mitsui on breach of contract and statutory bad faith claims arising out of Hurricane Ida.

Strengths

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  • Chaffe McCall exhibits a strategic approach with respect to litigation and is very collaborative in their efforts to achieve optimal results.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • The firm is very knowledgeable on insurance law and very good at defining the rights of a carrier. It also produces high-quality work.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • The firm is always responsive and provides excellent service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Leah Nunn Engelhardt
    Band 1Leah Nunn Engelhardt

    Leah Nunn Engelhardt

    Leah Nunn Engelhardt is a respected coverage litigator with notable courtroom experience. She frequently acts in cases involving a wide range of matters, including property damage, construction defects and marine.

    • Leah is one of the best coverage lawyers I have encountered.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • She is a great lawyer with deep knowledge of the Louisiana bench.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Leah has in-depth experience with insurance coverage issues and litigation procedures in Louisiana and was able to identify the necessary steps for moving a complex case to resolution.

      Insurance respondentUSA

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