Atty. D. David Lambert
D. David Lambert is a shareholder and managing partner in the Provo law firm of Howard, Lewis & Petersen, P.C.
Medical Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving Provo, UT · 47+ Years Experience
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About D. David Lambert at a Glance
D. David Lambert is a Member based in Provo, Utah, practicing at Howard, Lewis & Petersen, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and government. Admitted to practice in Utah (1979) and U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1982). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1979) and Utah State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Utah State Bar Utah Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1988— President, 1999-2000) American Inns of Court. Serves clients in Provo, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About D. David Lambert
- D. David Lambert is a shareholder and managing partner in the Provo law firm of Howard, Lewis & Petersen, P.C
- He has practiced with the firm for 34 years as a trial attorney
- He graduated with highest honors from Utah State University in 1976 with his Bachelor's in Political Science
- He graduated with honors from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1979
- Prior to joining Howard, Lewis & Petersen, he worked as the assistant Orem City Attorney and as a felony prosecutor in the Utah County Attorney's office
- He was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1979
- He has handled cases in nearly every district of Utah
- He is also admitted to the U.S
- District Court, District of Utah, the U.S
- Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court
- Dave's practice emphasizes complex civil cases including medical malpractice, trucking accidents and auto collisions, defective road design, construction site disasters, mining equipment failure, propane explosions, defective machines, dangerous pharmaceuticals and fraud
- He has also acted as special counsel for governmental entities in a variety of civil cases
- Dave has achieved the AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which denotes adherence to very high ethical standards and that other lawyers rank him at the highest levels of professional excellence
- He is selected by his peers to be included in the Best Lawyers in America, and has been named as one of the Mountain States Super Lawyers in the fields of personal injury and medical malpractice in the State of Utah
- Service to the legal profession has been a constant throughout his career
- Dave has served on the Board of Governors of the Utah Association for Justice from 1989 to present and served as the President of that organization during 1999-2000
- He is a sustaining member of the American Association for Justice
- He served as a bar examiner for sixteen years and was the chair of the Ethics question committee
- He continues to serve as a mentor for new lawyers under the Bar's new mentor program
- He has made presentations at many continuing legal education programs
- Dave has also served his community
- He recently completed two terms as a commissioner on the independent Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
- He was appointed by the governor to serve on the Fourth District nominating commission which recommends judges for the courts in Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Millard Counties
- He has served on community boards
- His service as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America began in 1980, and continues to serve as a chartered organization representative for his local BSA unit
- Dave loves the high mountain country of Utah and Wyoming and has made many backpacking trips to the Uintah and Wind River ranges
- Dave was married to Karen Smithson Lambert for more than 32 years before her passing in 2009
- He is now married to Liz Clark Lambert
- He has six daughters, five stepsons, and twenty-sis grandchildren
Practice Areas Explained
D. David Lambert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. David Lambert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Provo.
Medical Malpractice in Provo
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Provo
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
D. David Lambert is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Utah →
Product Liability in Provo
D. David Lambert is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Utah →
Government & Administrative Law in Provo
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
D. David Lambert is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Utah →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Provo
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Provo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Provo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Provo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Provo Choose D. David Lambert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish D. David Lambert's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
D. David Lambert brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Utah and U.S. District Court, District of Utah, D. David Lambert can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability, D. David Lambert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Provo
A Provo-based practice means D. David Lambert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues D. David Lambert Handles in Provo
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