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Gary E. Lambert

Founder & Managing Partner

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About Gary

Gary’s practice is limited to high-stakes patent and trademark infringement litigation where he acts as either lead or local counsel to attorneys not admitted to the Federal Courts in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.

Gary was admitted as an attorney at the age of 24 in 1984, the same year he graduated from law school with a Doctor of Jurisprudence with Honors. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in both Chemistry and Biology that he received in 1981. He is admitted as a registered attorney at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, DC. Gary started Lambert Shortell & Connaughton in 1989 after having served for three years as a criminal prosecutor and defense counsel on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and after having worked for two years in a large law firm in Boston.

Gary has obtained hundreds of patents and registered trademarks for his clients in areas as diverse as mechanical, electrical, software, business methods, biotechnology, computer systems, musical instruments, energy and environmental innovations. Additionally, he has an extensive and unique litigation background, having successfully tried hundreds of jury and bench trials in state and federal courts. Gary tried five jury trials before he graduated from law school and he tried a capital, double-murder case at the age of 27. Gary has a special interest and expertise in the energy and environmental areas of patent law and worked on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the New Hampshire State Senate as the State Senator representing Nashua from 2010–2012.

Gary’s list of clients range from Fortune 500 companies such as Wal-Mart, Inc. and Polaroid, Inc. to many midsize/small businesses and individuals. He has represented clients in patent and trademark litigation against large corporations such as Ford Motor Company and individual infringers.

Gary has been extremely successful at resolving many intellectual property disputes between patent/trademark/copyright owners and alleged infringers, either by litigation, mediation, arbitration or settlement.

  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • Maine
  • Iowa
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, D.C.
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
  • New Hampshire Bar Association’s 2005 Distinguished Service to the Public Award
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2012 – Present
  • “AV” Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2002–Present
  • Recipient, NH Freedom and Liberty Award, Concerned Veterans for America, 2015
  • B.S., Chemistry and Biology, Valparaiso University, 1981
  • J.D. with Honors, Drake University Law School, 1984
  • Managing Editor, Drake Law Review, 1983–84
  • M.S., Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College, 2003
  • U.S. Army War College, 2003
  • U.S. Air War College, 2000
  • U.S. Naval War College
  • Reserve Officer National Security Decision Making Course, 2007
  • Reserve Officer Joint Military Operations Course, 2005
  • Reserve Officer Strategy and Policy Course, 2004
  • U.S. Marine Corps Commanders Course, 2006
  • National Defense University, Reserve Components National Security Course, 1999, 2009
  • U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, 1996
  • U.S. Army Airborne Course, 1991
  • U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, 1990
  • Legion of Merit, 2014
  • Bronze Star Medal, 2005
  • Meritorious Service Medal, 2000, 2007
  • Iraq Campaign Medal, 2005
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 2004
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2004
  • National Defense Service Medal, 1991, 2003
  • State Senator, New Hampshire State Senate, District 13, Nashua, 2010–2012
    • Committees: Energy and Natural Resources, Health and Human Services, and Internal Affairs
  • Fire Commission, Vice Chair, Nashua, NH 2024 to present.
  • Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance
  • The First Church, Nashua — Deacon; Co-Chair of 2013–14 $2 Million Capital Campaign
  • Keegan Family Courage and Faith Foundation, Nashua — Vice President and Board Member
  • Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
  • American Legion, Coffey Post 3, Nashua
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 483, Nashua
  • Radio Talk Show Host, WLMW, 90.7 FM
  • Member, Environment and Energy Committee, City of Nashua
  • New Hampshire Advisory Board Member, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
  • Nashua Fish and Game Association
  • Greater Nashua Mental Health Center — Board Member 2009–2011
  • Naval War College Foundation, Life Member
  • Marine Corps Reserve Association, Life Member
  • Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
  • National Rifle Association, Life Member
  • Ducks Unlimited
  • Registered Master Maine Guide & Commercial Boat Operator
  • Licensed Hunting Guide, New Hampshire
  • Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design
  • Suffolk University Law School
  • Emerson College
  • Salem State College

  • "They understood immediately what the problem was and from the very first conversation I felt relieved that I was in good hands. They delivered everything they had promised and within 6 weeks I had a positive outcome! I highly recommend this firm as honest, trustworthy and effective!"

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    Steve F.
    IP Dispute Client

  • "We worked with Brendan on 10 different trademarks and certification marks. He was very responsive, spent time with us, and really understands the area. Their prices are quite fair and they are not interested in spending extra time on things that just increase billings."

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    Roy G.
    Trademark Client

  • "For the past 10 years they have been knowledgeable, professional, responsive, intuitive and no-nonsense. I've obtained multiple design patents, utility patents and trademarks over the years thanks to their persistence and expertise. I would highly recommend this firm."

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    Holly D.
    Client Since 2010

  • "This is a great law firm for any IP patent and litigation related cases. Gary and his team without hesitation listened to me, quickly answered all my questions and revised every document in detail. From the beginning to the end, they have been responsive, competent and very professional on every level."

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    Jose M.
    Litigation Client

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