Lamothe Law Firm has been distinguished by Best Law Firms® as a Metro Tier 1 firm in Louisiana for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiff. Lamothe Law Firm will be listed in the 15th Edition of the Best Law Firms for 2025. If you are suffering from a personal injury or need a compassionate advocate to… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Offers Clients White-Glove Legal Representation
No one wants to have a situation that requires an attorney. Resolving a legal conflict is stressful and time-consuming, and it can be financially burdensome, too. But sometimes you don’t have a choice. The good news is you have options. When hiring an attorney, you want a lawyer who sees you as a person, not… Read More
Will Los Angeles’ $880 Million Settlement for Clergy Abuse Affect the New Orleans Archdiocese Settlement?
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Kristi Schubert was featured on news coverage from Fox News 8 reporter David Jones: Clergy Abuse Survivor Advocates Hope $880 Million LA Settlement Will Work in Their Favor. “Attorneys and survivors of clergy sexual abuse in New Orleans said they hope a massive settlement thousands of miles away will have ripple… Read More
The Catholic Church again attacking the law aiding Louisiana sexual abuse victims
Here is a new article by Ramon Antonio Vargas of The Guardian and David Hammer of WWL, Louisiana Catholic church turns to federal court to attack law aiding abuse victims. “Months after Louisiana’s supreme court upheld the constitutionality of a state law that let child molestation victims sue for long-ago abuse, despite arguments to the… Read More
Hope Haven-Madonna Manor Orphanage Linked to Decades of New Orleans Catholic Church Clerical Sexual Abuse
Frank Lamothe is featured in this article by Jason Berry of the Guardian who reports on the sexual perpetrators at the Madonna Manor/Hope Haven orphanage run by the New Orleans Archdiocese of the Catholic Church: Infamous New Orleans orphanage’s abusive history ran deeper than ever known. “’The institution was … out of control, had no… Read More
New Legislation Expands Childhood Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights
The Louisiana Supreme Court and the Legislature have reopened the courthouse doors for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault and expanded the “lookback window” in which to file lawsuits through June 2027. This is a massive victory for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The New Legislation Expands Childhood Sexual Assault Survivors Rights This latest… Read More
Federal Court Motions to Dismiss and the Standard for Overcoming Them
Lamothe Law Firm attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience practicing in federal court including maritime law cases. Our maritime and offshore injury attorneys are Frank Lamothe, Richard Martin and Julien Lamothe. Here’s a popular article that Richard Martin wrote for other attorneys on “Legal Standards for Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12 Motions… Read More
Damages for Sexual Abuse Survivors: Much More Than a Number
It’s impossible to overstate how damaging sexual abuse crimes are for its survivors. These encounters exploit emotional and physical vulnerabilities and create wounds that often fester for years, leaving survivors to grapple with depression, anxiety, and social isolation as they struggle to heal. Such deep-seated physiological and mental hurdles make it extremely difficult for survivors… Read More
Frank Lamothe and Kristi Schubert Speak about LA Supreme Court Ruling
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. “State high court rejects Louisiana law that gave child sex abuse victims second chance… Read More
Frank Lamothe Honored as a Leading Plaintiff Lawyer
Lawdragon, a leading legal publisher, has selected Frank Lamothe to its list of 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. Lawyers for this guide are selected through a time-honed process of independent journalistic research and submissions. This award salutes Frank and other lawyers who have made it their mission to help clients find justice. Mr…. Read More
