Our Team of Experienced Attorneys & Staff at Lambert Zainey
At Lambert Zainey, our strength lies in our people. We have assembled a dedicated and experienced team of attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff who are all committed to one common goal: achieving justice for our clients. From our seasoned partners with decades of trial experience to our skilled support staff who keep every case moving forward, our entire team works collaboratively to provide the exceptional legal representation and personalized client service you deserve.
We invite you to get to know the people who will be fighting for you.
Our Attorneys

HUGH P. “SKIP” LAMBERT
Partner
A founding partner with over 40 years of experience, specializing in complex maritime, environmental, and mass tort litigation.

Jacki Smith
Partner
A fierce advocate for injured maritime workers, specializing in Jones Act claims, LHWCA, and commercial diver injuries
J. CHRISTOPHER
ZAINEY, JR.
Partner
A skilled trial lawyer focused on maritime law, catastrophic personal injury, and complex litigation, with experience in major MDL cases.
Jeremy Z. Soso
Partner
An experienced litigator handling a diverse practice including personal injury, insurance coverage disputes, and complex civil matters.
Brian J. Mersman
Attorney
A dedicated attorney with a Certificate in Maritime Law, focusing on maritime, environmental, and personal injury litigation.
Our Dedicated Staff
A successful law firm is more than just its attorneys. Our team of paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative professionals are the backbone of our firm. They are experienced, compassionate, and essential to managing the details of every case, communicating with clients, and ensuring our operations run smoothly so our lawyers can focus on winning for you.
ROSALIND
LOBRANO-MURRAY
Beth Athens
Budwin Placide
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