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.
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State of Louisiana
US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
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US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
US Federal Claims Court
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Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso
701 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA, 70130
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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LA | Eligible to Practice Law | 1974 | 04/13/2022 |
MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1973 | 06/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Blue Key | Loyola University | 1974 |
Blue Key | Loyola University | 1973 |
Blue Key | Loyola University | 1972 |
President's Club | American Association for Justice | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Lambert Firm PLC | 1977 - Present |
Instructor, Legal Research and Writing | Loyola Law School | 1973 - 1974 |
Federal Law Clerk | Judge R. Blake West, US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana | 1973 - 1975 |
Editor | Loyola Law Review | 1972 - 1974 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Louisiana State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Federal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit | Member | N/A |
Louisiana Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Loyola Law Review, Volume XVII | Environment Law: Qui Tam Actions Under the Refuse Act | 1971 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1973 |
University of Michigan | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1963 |
Posted by Craig
November 1, 2020
Posted by Catina
June 29, 2014
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Hugh. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jeremy Soso, Unknown Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Hugh is a well respected and aggressive litigator.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Hugh. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jeremy Soso, Unknown Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Hugh is a well respected and aggressive litigator.
Cayce Peterson, Unknown Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Hugh Lambert is an exceptional trial lawyer.