John Simerman’s article in The Advocate, “Louisiana high court weighs ‘lookback’ window for child sex abuse claims” details oral arguments heard by the Louisiana Supreme Court recently concerning the constitutionality of legislation to allow survivors of child sexual abuse in Louisiana to sue their perpetrators, regardless of when the alleged abuse occurred. The majority of… Read More
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Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault Have Until June 14, 2024 to Hold Their Attackers Liable
In 2021, the Louisiana legislature passed the Child Victims Act, enacting a special exception to the state’s statute of limitations for sexual assault. This provision affords adult survivors of child sexual abuse three years to file civil lawsuits and damages – no matter how long ago the wrongdoing occurred. But that “lookback window” is set… Read More
Super Lawyer Frank Lamothe for the 17th Consecutive Year
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank Lamothe has been selected again for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2024 for the practice area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This is the 17th consecutive year that he has earned this honor. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and… Read More
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Louisiana’s Revised Statute of Limitations Offers Justice for Older Adults Subjected to Sexual Abuse as Children
Often referred to as the “Lookback Window,” Louisiana Legislature Act 386 opens a brief timeframe for survivors of child sexual assault to bring claims against their perpetrator(s), regardless of how much time has passed. This legislation marked a resounding victory for survivors of child clergy sexual abuse, offering them a clear path to pursue justice… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans – Hope Haven and Madonna Manor
The Guardian’s journalist Jason Berry recently published, “‘The devil was in that building’: New Orleans church orphanages’ dark secrets.” This article tells some of the stories of the survivors of the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ run children’s homes as they “recall litany of sexual abuse as bankruptcy process keeps documents hidden.” Hope Haven and Madonna… Read More
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Treating Adult Survivors of Child Clergy Sexual Abuse with the Compassion and Sensitivity They Deserve
For adult survivors of clergy sexual abuse, the trauma doesn’t end with the act itself. The physical violation you experienced as a child had a tremendous impact on your life and likely left you with deep feelings of mistrust, betrayal, doubt, and helplessness, perhaps even a loss of faith. If you are a survivor of… Read More
Forbes Names Frank Lamothe and Kristi Schubert as Two of the Ten Best Personal Injury Attorneys in New Orleans
Congratulations to Lamothe Law Firm attorneys, Frank Lamothe and Kristi Schubert! Forbes Magazine has named our attorneys Lamothe and Schubert as two of the ten Best Personal Injury Lawyers of 2023 in New Orleans. Forbes considered many factors to come up with the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in New Orleans in 2023. Forbes’ mathematical module… Read More
Kristi Schubert – Leadership in Law Honor by New Orleans CityBusiness
For the third year in a row, Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert has been selected by New Orleans CityBusiness to be a member of their Leadership in Law Class of 2023. Honorees have been chosen because they have distinguished themselves within the legal community by their professional and community involvement, and achievements. Ms. Schubert… Read More
