Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 41 consecutive 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… Read More
Plan to Resolve New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy Claims
New Orleans Archdiocese plan to resolve bankruptcy case moves to a vote by abuse survivors Reported by Erin Lowrey, WDSU-TV, August 12, 2025 “A plan to resolve the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ yearslong bankruptcy case will now go to a vote by sex abuse survivors.” “Sex abuse survivors who filed claims should receive a ballot… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans Asking Parishes for Contributions to Bankruptcy Settlement Fund
Catholic Parishes, Charities Will Be Asked to Contribute $60M to Church Bankruptcy Settlement Written by Stephanie Riegel, The Advocate-NOLA.com “Court documents filed last week show that the archdiocese’s 104 parishes and 19 of its charitable organizations will be required to pay $60 million toward a financial settlement that will eventually total around $180 million. That… Read More
Federal Jury Awards $2.4 Million to New Orleans Clergy Abuse Survivor
Catholic religious order must pay $2.4m to New Orleans clergy abuse survivor, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian. “Federal jury awards historic damages to man who says he was sexually abused at a school run by Holy Cross order.” “The legal victory for Lousteau and his attorney, Kristi Schubert of the Lamothe Law Firm, is… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy Status Conference
New Orleans judge tells Archdiocese to finalize plan for settlement or bankruptcy case will be dismissed Reported by Aubry Killion, WDSU Our attorney Frank Lamothe attended today’s status conference for the New Orleans Archdiocese bankruptcy case. Judge Meredith Grabill said in court that if progress was not made in the case, she would dismiss the… Read More
Proposed Agreement to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims by Archdiocese of New Orleans
Group of Abuse Survivors Endorses Settlement with New Orleans Archdiocese By David Hammer – WWLTV and Ramon Antonio Vargas – The Guardian On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, a proposed agreement was reached to settle sexual assault claims in the New Orleans Archdiocese bankruptcy. It would provide about $180 million to benefit survivors. This tentative agreement… Read More
Judge Sets June 26 Deadline for Settlement in New Orleans Diocese Sexual Abuse Claims
Judge Sets New Deadline for Settlement in Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy Case Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune/nola.com “(Judge) Grabill took her strongest step yet to try to force a resolution, ordering the archdiocese to ‘show cause’ for why the case should not be dismissed….(S)he said that if significant progress toward a settlement is not made by… Read More
Clergy Abuse Survivors Taken Off Negotiating Committee by Judge in New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy
David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian: Clergy abuse survivors call for judge’s removal in Archdiocese bankruptcy case. “Clergy abuse survivors who were ousted from a committee trying to negotiate a settlement to resolve the New Orleans Catholic archdiocese’s bankruptcy say they have lost their confidence in the judge presiding… Read More
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers – Frank Lamothe
Lawdragon, a leading legal publisher, has selected Frank Lamothe to its list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2025. We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Frank on receiving this prestigious recognition from Lawdragon! His unwavering commitment to justice and his dedication to helping clients navigate the complexities of the legal system… Read More
Super Lawyer Frank Lamothe for 18th Consecutive Year
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank Lamothe has been selected again for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2025 for the practice area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This is the 18th consecutive year that he has earned this honor. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and… Read More
