Have you recently learned that the Archdiocese of New Orleans is not responsible for the sexual abuse you suffered by clergy in the New Orleans area? Several Catholic institutions, including St. Paul’s of Covington, Christian Brothers, St. Augustine and others, operate independently of the New Orleans Diocese. Survivors of past childhood sexual abuse can still… Read More
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Diocese of Lafayette: Priests Credibly Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Scandals involving sexual abuse by priests have rocked the Catholic Church over the past several decades. Catholic Church sexual abuse settlements in the U.S. have exceeded $5 billion over the last 20 years. Tragically, sexual abuse by Church clergy in Louisiana includes claims against priests in the Diocese of Lafayette. At least 39 priests have… Read More
Meet Our New Attorney, Penny Kissinger
We are happy to announce that attorney Penny Kissinger has joined Lamothe Law Firm! Penny previously served as Deputy Chief of the SAKI Unit (Sexual Assault Kit Initiative) in the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office. SAKI is a prosecution unit responsible for screening and litigating sexual assault felony cases, specializing in cold cases. She advocated… Read More
Farewell to our summer intern!
Wishing a bittersweet farewell to our amazing summer intern, Avishka Fernando! Over the summer, Avishka has been a wonderful asset to our team. As he heads back to school, we extend our deepest thanks for all his hard work. The future is incredibly bright for him, and we cannot wait to see everything he accomplishes!
Frank Lamothe – Best Lawyers 2027 Honor
Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2027 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 33 years that Mr. Lamothe has been included, making him one of a select group of attorneys to receive this recognition nationwide. The Best Lawyers in America© attorneys are recognized by their… Read More
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 – 2026
Kristi Schubert has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 trial attorney for her Civil Plaintiff practice. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough… Read More
Louisiana’s Lookback Window for Sexual Abuse Claims Closes on June 14, 2027
In 2021, the Louisiana legislature created a “lookback” window for sexual assault and abuse lawsuits, extending the time for many survivors to file claims that previously would have been time-barred. The legislature extended the lookback “window” in 2024, giving eligible survivors until June 14, 2027, to file a lawsuit. If you’re a survivor of childhood… Read More
Kristi Schubert Seminar- Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Civil Litigation
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert was a recent speaker for a Continuing Legal Education seminar for the New Orleans Bar Association. This seminar dealt with “a trauma-informed approach to intake, interview, and co-existing criminal prosecution” while representing survivors of sexual abuse. “The loss of bodily autonomy and control at the center of cases of… Read More
Catholic Priest Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assault
Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prison is a Guardian article written by Charlie Scudder and Ramon Antonio Vargas. In this article, they tell us that a Waco, Texas jury has handed down a life sentence to Anthony Odiong, a 57-year-old Roman Catholic priest recently convicted of criminal clergy sexual… Read More
NDAs Nullified Within Child Sexual Abuse Civil Suits
New Louisiana Law Makes NDAs in Civil Child Sex Abuse Settlements Unenforceable Thanh Truong, Fox8Live News Enacted in mid-May by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Act 251 nullifies non-disclosure agreements within civil settlements involving victims of child sexual abuse. This will allow the victim the opportunity to tell their story. Act 251 applies only to civil… Read More
