John Simerman’s article in The Advocate, “Louisiana high court weighs ‘lookback’ window for child sex abuse claims” details oral arguments heard by the Louisiana Supreme Court recently concerning the constitutionality of legislation to allow survivors of child sexual abuse in Louisiana to sue their perpetrators, regardless of when the alleged abuse occurred. The majority of… Read More
Super Lawyer Frank Lamothe for the 17th Consecutive Year
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank Lamothe has been selected again for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2024 for the practice area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This is the 17th consecutive year that he has earned this honor. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans – Hope Haven and Madonna Manor
The Guardian’s journalist Jason Berry recently published, “‘The devil was in that building’: New Orleans church orphanages’ dark secrets.” This article tells some of the stories of the survivors of the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ run children’s homes as they “recall litany of sexual abuse as bankruptcy process keeps documents hidden.” Hope Haven and Madonna… Read More
Forbes Names Frank Lamothe and Kristi Schubert as Two of the Ten Best Personal Injury Attorneys in New Orleans
Congratulations to Lamothe Law Firm attorneys, Frank Lamothe and Kristi Schubert! Forbes Magazine has named our attorneys Lamothe and Schubert as two of the ten Best Personal Injury Lawyers of 2023 in New Orleans. Forbes considered many factors to come up with the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in New Orleans in 2023. Forbes’ mathematical module… Read More
Kristi Schubert – Leadership in Law Honor by New Orleans CityBusiness
For the third year in a row, Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert has been selected by New Orleans CityBusiness to be a member of their Leadership in Law Class of 2023. Honorees have been chosen because they have distinguished themselves within the legal community by their professional and community involvement, and achievements. Ms. Schubert… Read More
Frank Lamothe – Power List-Personal Injury Attorneys
Frank Lamothe has been chosen by New Orleans CityBusiness as a member of their Power List – Personal Injury Attorneys. The attorneys listed are “some of the region’s most influential professionals” and “are united by a commitment to excellence.” Frank’s Power List profile states that he “believes the working man or woman has a limited… Read More
LLF Attorney Article Published by Louisiana Association of Justice
Enjoining Foreign Anti-Suit Litigation This article, written by Lamothe Law Firm attorney Richard Martin, was published in the Louisiana Association for Justice’s Sept 2023 publication, “Louisiana Advocates.” In Ganpat v. Eastern Pacific Shipping, PTE, No. 22-30168 (April 28, 2023), the U.S. Fifth Circuit affirmed U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan’s (E.D. La.) grant of a… Read More
STAR 2023 Champion of Change – Kristi Schubert
We are pleased to announce that STAR – Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response – is honoring our attorney Kristi Schubert as a 2023 Champion of Change. She has been selected for helping to transform the community to help end sexual violence through her civil litigation work for survivors. STAR is honoring Ms. Schubert and hosting… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Obtains Favorable Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling
The Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to report that we have obtained an appellate ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit which vacates a prior decision issued by U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey in Lousteau v. Holy Cross. Judge Zainey’s controversial prior ruling had struck down Act 322, a law… Read More
Frank Lamothe Included in Best Lawyers in America
Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 39 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