Meet Lambert Zainey’s Experienced New Orleans Maritime Attorneys

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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Dedicated Advocacy for Injured Maritime Workers

Our maritime attorneys work collaboratively, pooling their knowledge and resources to tackle the unique challenges presented by Jones Act litigation, LHWCA claims, OCSLA jurisdictional issues, unseaworthiness cases, and accidents involving offshore platforms, rigs, vessels, and helicopters. We are committed to:

Thoroughly investigating the cause of maritime accidents.
Understanding the specific laws applicable to each unique situation.
Aggressively pursuing maximum compensation for injuries and losses.
Providing compassionate and clear communication to our clients throughout the process.

Put Our Maritime Experience to Work for You

If you have suffered an injury in a maritime setting, trust your case to a team with proven experience in this specialized field. Contact Lambert Zainey’s New Orleans maritime attorneys today for a free and confidential evaluation of your claim.