M. Palmer "Palmer" Lambert 5YEARSAWARDED

M. Palmer "Palmer" Lambert

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Awarded Practice Areas
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
M. Palmer "Palmer" Lambert
M. Palmer "Palmer" Lambert
Metairie, LA
Works at
Pendley, Baudin & Coffin

1 Best Lawyers award

Biography

M. Palmer Lambert is a partner at Pendley, Baudin & Coffin in Metairie, Louisiana, where he represents plaintiffs in complex litigation matters involving mass torts, multidistrict litigation (MDLs), class actions, product liability claims, and catastrophic injuries. His practice also includes complex vehicular collisions, medical malpractice claims, appeals, and general casualty litigation.

Mr. Lambert currently serves as Plaintiffs’ Co-Liaison Counsel in the Taxotere MDL pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and as a member of court-appointed leadership in the 3M Earplugs MDL pending in the Northern District of Florida. His work focuses on coordinating and advancing claims involving large-scale litigation and plaintiff representation.

Recognized practice areas at Pendley, Baudin & Coffin include Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. The firm represents individuals and families throughout Louisiana and across the country in complex civil litigation matters.

A lifelong Louisianan, Mr. Lambert earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Business Administration, and Juris Doctor degrees from Tulane University. His engineering and business background supports his work in technically complex litigation involving product liability, catastrophic injury, and commercial issues.

Mr. Lambert is active in professional and legal organizations and serves on the Board of Directors for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. In addition to his legal practice, he is an experienced pilot holding a commercial pilot certificate with single-engine land, multi-engine land, instrument, and type ratings.

Works at
Pendley, Baudin & Coffin

1 Best Lawyers award

Locations

Education

  • Tulane University, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, graduated 2006
  • Tulane University Freeman School of Business, M.B.A., graduated 2010
  • Tulane University, J.D., graduated 2010

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, Colorado Bar Association, 2026
  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, 2010

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Affiliations

  • Fellow of the American Bar Foundation - Member
  • Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit - Member
  • Jefferson Bar Association - Member
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • Fore!Kids Foundation Member - Member
  • New Orleans Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana Association for Justice - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
  • American Association for Justice - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, New Orleans (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

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