Hugh P Lambert

Hugh P Lambert

Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso
  • Business Law, Employment Law, Maritime Law ...
  • Louisiana
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Hugh Lambert founded The Lambert Firm (now Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso) in 1977 and has since grown the firm to one of the most prestigious and well respected firms in New Orleans, representing individuals and businesses alike in a wide range of legal matters. In addition to his legal representation, Hugh Lambert is a frequent lecturer across the United States on class actions and mass torts. He has also authored and published legal articles. He has held a broad range of leadership positions in many organizations devoted to law, civic and charitable pursuits. He is a member in good standing of numerous state and federal courts throughout the United States in which results favorable to the firm’s clients have been achieved.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Maritime Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Workers' Compensation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding Partner
The Lambert Firm
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Federal Law Clerk
Judge R. Blake West, US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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Instructor, Legal Research and Writing
Loyola Law School Law Library
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Editor
Loyola Law Review
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Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
J.D. (1973) | Law
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
B.S. (1963) | Engineering
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Awards
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Blue Key
Loyola University
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Loyola University
1972, 1973, 1974
President's Club
American Association for Justice
Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
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Federal Bar Association
Member
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Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
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Louisiana Association for Justice
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Current
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American Association for Justice
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Environment Law: Qui Tam Actions Under the Refuse Act
Loyola Law Review, Volume XVII
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso
Contact & Map
701 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone: (504) 581-1750