Jacki Smith

Partner at Lambert Zainey
New Orleans, LA13 years experienceAdmitted 2012

About Jacki Smith

Jacki Smith is a partner at Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso in New Orleans, dedicated to representing injured maritime workers, with special focus on commercial divers and seamen. Raised in Patterson, Louisiana in St. Mary Parish, she comes from a family with deep roots in marine and offshore work. Since joining The Lambert Firm in 2013, she has handled Jones Act claims, maintenance and cure disputes, vessel collisions, wrongful death claims, and LHWCA matters.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Lambert Zainey

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Settlement

Appointed co-lead counsel in the federal Limitation of Liability proceedings, Lambert Zainey represented 14 of the 19 people aboard the Seacor Power, resolving all seven Jones Act death claims, six DOHSA claims, and six survivor claims by November 2023.

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (New Orleans), Limitation of Liability, Judge Jane Triche Milazzo · 2023Wrongful DeathRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
J.D., 2012

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Louisiana, admitted 2012

Awards & recognition

Super Lawyers (Louisiana)

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