Lamothe Law Firm represented this family against the Diocese of Lafayette and Father Michael Guidry, and negotiated a substantial settlement on behalf of our clients. As a condition of the settlement, we obtained a commitment that the Diocese of Lafayette would issue a public apology acknowledging that our client’s allegations against the priest were true,… Read More
Seacor Power Lift Boat Survivors Describe Escape and Rescue
Our client, Dwayne Lewis, tells about his rescue from the Seacor Power lift boat that capsized in the Gulf of Mexico on April 13, 2021 in this article by John Simerman, The Advocate. Frank Lamothe and Richard Martin are considered some of the best admiralty and maritime lawyers in the state and are extremely skilled… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy Contacts Claimants Directly
Last month, the Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy attorneys sent clergy sexual abuse survivors with claims against the Archdiocese three request for information letters. Instead of communicating with the survivors’ attorneys, these documents asking for information were sent directly to the claimants. Helen Lewis of Big Easy Magazine wrote an article about this, “Clergy Sexual… Read More
Follow These Steps if You Are Involved in a Car Accident
There were 40,125 car crashes with injury in Louisiana during 2020. There were 754 fatal accidents in Louisiana during 2020. Steps to Follow if You Are Involved in an Auto Accident Be sure to follow these steps to help protect yourself after the accident: 1. Notify the police in order to file a detailed report…. Read More
500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers for 2021 – Lawdragon
Lawdragon, a leading legal publisher, has selected Frank Lamothe to its list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2021. The Lawdragon editorial team determined its honorees through submissions, extensive evaluation, and journalistic research, including comments from Frank’s peers in the profession. This award salutes Frank and other lawyers who have made it their mission… Read More
Today is Denim Day – In Support of Sexual Assault Victims Who Are Blamed for Their Own Assaults
To support sexual assault victims who are wrongly blamed for the assaults perpetrated against them, Denim Day was born. Denim Day always takes place in April, which is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Since 1999, wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol against destructive attitudes surrounding sexual assault that blame victims…. Read More
Red Flags for Sexual Predator Behavior and Signs Your Child is Being Groomed
Since the month of April has been designated National Child Abuse Prevention Month by the Department of Health and Human Services, we would like to spotlight two popular Lamothe Law Firm blogs. From September 2018, here is our blog “How to Spot Red Flag Sexual Predator Behavior in the Early Stages”. This article was written… Read More
Julien Lamothe – Top 40 Under 40
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Julien Lamothe has been selected as a 2021 Top 40 under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Louisiana by The National Trial Lawyers. Only a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state receive this honor. Julien joined the firm in 2018. His primary practice areas include personal injury… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Interviewed for New Orleans Archdiocese Claims Article
The deadline for past claims against the Archdiocese of New Orleans has passed: The last day to file claims was March 1, 2021. In this Advocate New Orleans article by Ramon Antonio Vargas, “New Clergy Sex Abuse Claims Pour In”, Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert talks about what an “emotionally grueling” process it is… Read More
New Orleans Family Justice Center
One of the leading family justice centers in the U.S. is in New Orleans. The New Orleans Family Justice Center provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and child abuse. The NOFJC brings together community-based assault and abuse providers as well as medical, criminal justice and law enforcement professionals to… Read More
