Taylor R. Lambert

Ms. Lambert represents insurers in coverage and bad faith litigation across a broad spectrum of matters, including personal injury claims, construction defects, intentional torts, environmental and latent injury claims, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. She regularly advises primary and excess insurers on defense and indemnity obligations under general liability and personal policies. With deep knowledge of Louisiana and Texas case law, she evaluates coverage issues, exclusions, limitations, and endorsements with precision.

In addition, Ms. Lambert defends primary and excess insurers and their commercial insureds in cases involving automobile accidents, premises liability, professional liability, and high-net-worth personal policies.

Ms. Lambert approaches each case with a strategic mindset, recognizing that effective defense is not just about litigation but about achieving the best possible outcome for her clients—whether through aggressive advocacy or skillful negotiation. She is committed to excellence in her work and believes in making a positive impact in the lives of her clients and colleagues alike.

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Lambert enjoys spoiling her beloved puppy dogs, cooking, running, attending local festivals and sporting events, traveling, and horseback riding.

Representative Matters

• Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment in favor commercial insurer client finding that that the policy’s breach of contract exclusion unambiguously precluded coverage for property damage allegedly caused by defective construction work performed by subcontractors.
• Secured summary dismissal with prejudice of all claims alleging bad faith and breach of duty under Louisiana’s Insurance Code and Civil Code against surplus lines broker client.
• Successfully secured summary judgment for a major airline client in a personal injury and defamation lawsuit where plaintiff sought seven-figure damages by demonstrating that the claims lacked factual and legal merit, leading to a full dismissal with prejudice.
• Obtained summary judgment securing a complete dismissal of all claims against a commercial insurer in a construction defect and insurance coverage dispute. The plaintiffs sought coverage under a commercial general liability policy for alleged defective construction work, breach of contract, and negligence. We successfully argued that the policy’s exclusions—including those for breach of contract, faulty workmanship, and classification limitations—precluded coverage.
• Obtained summary judgment in a maritime insurance coverage dispute where the plaintiff sought compensatory and punitive damages by demonstrating that the insurer acted reasonably in denying additional payments after a thorough investigation and expert medical analysis showed no basis for further liability.
• Represented children’s car seat manufacturer against defective-design product liability claims, emanating from a catastrophic accident that left a young child paraplegic. Plaintiff’s counsel, who had recently secured an eight-figure trial recovery based on similar claims and injuries, estimated the value of plaintiff’s damages at a comparable amount. Brokered a voluntary dismissal of all claims, without payment of any consideration, after questioning the reliability of plaintiff’s engineering expert’s opinions in light of contradictory forensic evidence

• Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2020-2025
• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Insurance Law, 2024-2025 

Professional

• New Orleans Bar Association
• Louisiana Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel

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