Atty. Paul C. Lambert

Atty. Paul C. Lambert

Paul C. Lambert received his undergraduate degree from Yale University in 1950 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1953.

Sarasota Sarasota 71 yrs experience 71 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul C. Lambert at a glance

Paul C. Lambert is a Partner based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, estate tax, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1955) and New York (1956). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1953) and Yale University (A.B., 1950). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul C. Lambert received his undergraduate degree from Yale University in 1950 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1953
  • After a term of service in the U.S
  • Army, he began the practice of trust and estate law at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCloy, and subsequently practiced for over 30 years as a partner with Breed, Abbott & Morgan and its successor, Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan, where he chaired the Trusts and Estates Department for many years
  • From 1990 to 1992 Mr. Lambert served as United States Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador
  • He joined McLaughlin & Stern as a partner in early 2004, concentrating his practice in estate planning, estate and trust administration, and Surrogate's Court litigation
  • Mr. Lambert has been involved in some of the most significant estate and trust litigations of the last several decades, including Matter of Rothko, Estate of J. Seward Johnson, Matter of Stillman and Matter of Rockefeller
  • He is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association
  • Mr. Lambert is active in civic and charitable affairs, and currently serves as a Director of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and as a Trustee of the Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation
  • He has previously served as a Trustee of The Brearley School and of The Hotchkiss School, and as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Association of Yale Alumni
  • Memberships -American Bar Association -New York State Bar Association -Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Practice Areas Explained

Paul C. Lambert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul C. Lambert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Paul C. Lambert is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Paul C. Lambert is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Gift Tax

Paul C. Lambert is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Paul C. Lambert is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul C. Lambert

Where is Paul C. Lambert's law office located?
Paul C. Lambert's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul C. Lambert handle?
Paul C. Lambert focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, estate tax, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Paul C. Lambert practiced law?
Paul C. Lambert has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did Paul C. Lambert go to law school?
Paul C. Lambert earned their education at (J.D., 1953); (A.B., 1950).
How can I contact Paul C. Lambert for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul C. Lambert received?
Paul C. Lambert's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1953
A.B.
Yale University
- 1950

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1955
New York
Admitted: 1956

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