Meet Lambert Zainey’s Experienced New Orleans Maritime Attorneys

Maritime Lawyers in-New Orleans

Getting hurt offshore or on the river isn’t like a car wreck. The laws are complicated, totally different, and can be confusing. To get fair treatment, you need lawyers who live and breathe maritime law every day.

At Lambert Zainey, we have a team of attorneys who focus specifically on these tough maritime injury cases. We have successfully represented seamen, longshoremen, platform workers, and other maritime personnel in New Orleans, throughout Louisiana, and across the Gulf Coast for decades. We understand the dangers you face because we understand your work.

Meet the lawyers who lead our maritime practice and fight for workers like you.

Our Maritime Law Team

Hugh Skip Lambert
HUGH P. “SKIP” LAMBERT

Partner


As a founding partner, Hugh Lambert brings decades of courtroom experience to the most complex maritime injury cases. He is a leader in handling high-stakes litigation involving offshore accidents, vessel collisions, and difficult Jones Act matters, using his deep knowledge of the law and the maritime industry to win significant results for his clients.

Jacki Smith Attorney
Jacki Smith

Partner


Jacki Smith dedicates a major part of her practice to fighting for injured maritime workers and their families. With extensive experience in Jones Act claims, LHWCA benefits, and accidents on offshore platforms and vessels, she combines meticulous preparation with tough, determined advocacy to protect her clients’ rights and futures.

Jay Christopher Zainey Jr. Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers
J. CHRISTOPHER
ZAINEY, JR.

Partner


Jay Zainey Jr. represents individuals in challenging maritime and admiralty cases. He is skilled in handling Jones Act claims for injured seamen, cases arising from offshore accidents governed by OCSLA, and other maritime personal injury matters, always focusing on securing the best possible outcome for his clients through dedicated and tireless work.

Dedicated Advocacy for Injured Maritime Workers

Our maritime lawyers work as a team, combining their skills and resources to handle the unique challenges of maritime law. We have a deep understanding of cases involving:

  • The Jones Act & Seaman Injuries
  • The Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)
  • The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)
  • Unseaworthy Vessels & Defective Equipment
  • Accidents on Offshore Platforms, Rigs, and Vessels
  • Helicopter & Vessel Transfer Accidents
  • Tugboat, Barge & River Accidents

We are committed to thoroughly investigating every case, explaining your rights clearly, and fighting aggressively to get you the maximum compensation available.

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Put Our Proven Maritime Experience on Your Side

If you’ve been hurt in a maritime accident, don’t trust your case to just any lawyer. Choose a team with real, proven experience in this specific and complicated field.

Contact the New Orleans maritime attorneys at Lambert Zainey today for a free and private talk about your claim. We’ll listen to your story and tell you how we can help.

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