Dan Richard Dorsey
Of-Counsel
contact information
direct: 985-246-7446
fax: 985-246-7447
408 N. Columbia Street
Covington, La 70433-2920

biography
Dan Dorsey was born and raised in New Orleans and received a degree in political science from Louisiana State University in 1984. He joined the firm’s New Orleans office as a law clerk in 1985 and became an associate in 1987 after graduating from Loyola University School of Law. His practice involves the representation of insurance clients in automobile, premises liability, products liability, homeowners, toxic torts, bad faith, coverage, general liability and first party disputes. He has extensive bench and jury trial experience in Louisiana state and federal courts, and has argued in the Louisiana First, Fourth and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeal, as well as in the Louisiana Supreme Court. Additionally, he has successfully mediated hundreds of cases.
Mr. Dorsey is a member of the Greater Covington and Louisiana State Bar Associations, the 22nd Judicial District Inn of Court, the Defense Research Institute, and the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, where he is currently on the Board of Directors. He has served on the Advisory Board for Saint Joseph Abbey Seminary and College.
Dan and his wife Elinor are the parents of three children, Spencer, Ellie and Ridgely.
education
Louisiana State University (BA 1984)
Loyola University School of Law (JD 1987)
Admitted to the Bar: Louisiana, 1987
professional associations
Greater Covington Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Louisiana State Bar Association
areas of practice
Insurance
Throughout our history, Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, L.L.P has focused on the defense of every aspect of insurance law. Our firm has extensive experience in the areas of insurance law, insurance coverage litigation and insurance regulation. Our attorneys are well...... Read More
Premises Liability
From the merchant that becomes a defendant in a slip and fall claim, to the restaurant that faces a food borne illness claim, our attorneys have the experience to defend clients with a wide range of legal needs. Additionally, we...... Read More
Commercial
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson act as a continuous resource for our business clients. Our team is committed to helping you reach your business goals through prompt, effective solutions, team work and attention to detail. We assist our business...... Read More
Trucking
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson have handled complex litigation involving the shipping of goods over waterways, highways and rail. Our attorneys are well versed in environmental and toxic tort matters in order to assist our clients with today’s emphasis...... Read More
Estate Planning
Our experienced legal team at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson can assist you with legal matters and give you valuable advice to secure and protect your assets. We are thoroughly knowledgeable in dealing with the creation, protection and disposition of a...... Read More

