Justin A. DiCharia

Justin A. DiCharia is an associate at Levy Firestone Muse LLP in Washington, D.C. His practice focuses on litigation, congressional investigations, white-collar defense, and internal corporate inquiries lawsuits and disputes. He counsels domestic and international clients on complex and sensitive matters involving Congress, the Department of Justice, local law enforcement, and civil litigation. His work includes investigating facts, managing discovery and jurisdictional issues, developing defense strategies, and helping organizations and individuals respond to legal and regulatory scrutiny.

DiCharia earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2019, graduating first in his class and earning Order of the Coif honors. He received his B.A. from Louisiana State University in 2016. Before law school, he reported on higher education, the state budget, and hospital funding at the Louisiana Statehouse, experience that contributes to his understanding of government institutions, public records, and policy-driven disputes.

DiCharia has represented nonprofit organizations and individuals in congressional investigations, preliminary criminal inquiries, contract litigation, and matters involving discovery for foreign proceedings. He also participated in an internal investigation concerning theft of more than $2 million from a nonprofit and coordinated cooperation with federal authorities. Before joining Levy Firestone Muse, he handled cross-border disputes and regulatory compliance matters at an international law firm, including a major jurisdictional dispute and appellate issues in the Second Circuit.

Justin A. DiCharia is admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. His experience includes constitutional and statutory appeals, jurisdictional discovery, settlement negotiations, internal investigations, and wage claims. He has also obtained a favorable administrative judgment for a worker seeking unpaid minimum wages and overtime. His practice combines litigation, investigations, government-facing representation, and careful factual analysis to help clients navigate disputes that carry legal, financial, and reputational consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Levy Firestone Muse
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Board Member, Council for Court Excellence

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Louisiana State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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