85 Clergy Sexual Abuse Claims Push Alexandria, La. Diocese to File Bankruptcy written by Sean Piccoli, National Catholic Reporter The Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, a rural district, has filed for federal bankruptcy protection to begin resolving child sexual abuse claims against priests who served in the parish. The diocese has identified more than 30 former… Read More
Diocese of Alexandria Files for Bankruptcy
Louisiana: Alexandria diocese files for bankruptcy over clergy abuse claims by Justo Robles, The Guardian The Diocese of Alexandria has become the latest U.S. Catholic institution to file for bankruptcy, joining more than 40 others. Bishop Robert W. Marshall stated the move for financial reorganization was necessary due to the volume of clergy sexual abuse… Read More
How Our Sports Coach Sexual Abuse Lawyers Can Help
Lamothe Law Firm Sports Coach Sexual Abuse Lawyers Can Help Sexual abuse in sports is a pervasive problem that affects athletes at every level, from youth recreation leagues to elite collegiate programs. Pursuing a sexual abuse case against a coach or sporting institution requires fight. It also requires a strong legal knowledge base. We bring… Read More
Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports
Sexual abuse in sports is a pervasive problem that affects athletes at every level, from youth recreation leagues to elite collegiate programs. Recent investigations and high-profile court cases have revealed that sexual abuse in athletics is often systemic, enabled by cultures of silence, power imbalances, and institutional failures to protect athletes. The problem is so… Read More
Why Lamothe Law Firm Chooses “Survivor” Over “Victim”
Sexual Assault and the Healing Power of Words: Why Lamothe Law Firm Chooses “Survivor” Over “Victim” Sexually violent crimes (such as assault and rape) are some of the most horrific—yet underreported—crimes in the United States. According to statistics from RAINN, anywhere from 63% to 75.1% of assaults are never reported. Fear of retaliation or not… Read More
Julien Lamothe Named 2026 Best Lawyer in America
The Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Julien G. Lamothe has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Over 52,000 leading attorneys cast… Read More
Beware: More than 50% of College Sexual Assaults Happen Not Long After Semester Starts
News From the New Orleans Family Justice Center: “As students return to campus, it’s crucial to raise awareness: More than 50% of college sexual assaults happen between August and November, especially in the early months of each semester.” “At the New Orleans Family Justice Center (NOFJC), we’re taking proactive steps to protect and support college… Read More
Confidential Catholic Church Records Unsealed in East Baton Rouge Parish Lawsuit
Unsealed records reveal more past sex abuse claims against a former Baton Rouge area priest by Matt Bruce, The Advocate Our attorney Julien Lamothe was interviewed as the lead attorney in the case where State District Judge Ronald Johnson ordered the church documents unsealed. “We believe it was important to unseal the records filed by… Read More
Julien Lamothe Selected to 2025 Louisiana Rising Stars List
Congratulations to Julien Lamothe on this impressive achievement! Being selected to the 2025 Louisiana Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers is a significant recognition that highlights his dedication and excellence in the legal field. With only 2.5% of attorneys in Louisiana receiving this honor, it speaks volumes about his skills and contributions to the profession…. Read More
Frank Lamothe Featured in “Jefferson Parish to Buy Hope Haven” Article
Frank Lamothe was featured in Stephanie Riegel’s TP/NOLA.com article, “Jefferson Parish ready to buy Hope Haven from Catholic Church. What’s next for the campus?” “The Jefferson Parish Council has reached a deal with the Archdiocese of New Orleans to purchase Hope Haven in Marrero, the former orphanage where dozens of children were physically, sexually and… Read More
