Scandals involving sexual abuse by priests have rocked the Catholic Church, and the Diocese of Baton Rouge is no exception. At least 24 priests have been credibly accused of sexual abuse within the Diocese of Baton Rouge. This number includes priests incardinated into the Diocese and extern priests or members of religious orders who served… Read More
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Rape and Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships: What Survivors Need To Know
The popularity of cruise ship vacations has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry expects a record level of activity in 2025, and locally, the Port of New Orleans anticipates its own record high of 1.3 million cruise passengers in 2024, up from 1.2 million in 2023. Many people look forward to relaxing in the… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm – Best Law Firms 2025
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
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LLF Attorney Kristi Schubert Featured: Anthony Odiong Turning Down 20 Year Plea Deal
Our attorney Kristi Schubert was featured in an article and news report by WWLTV’s David Hammer and The Guardian’s Antonio Ramon Vargas: “U.S. priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal. Decision leaves Anthony Odiong on course for trial on charges that could carry a maximum of life imprisonment.” Born in Nigeria and… 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
Anthony Odiong, Catholic Priest Accused of Multiple Sexual Assaults, Fathered Children
“Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears”, an article by Charlie Scudder and Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian. Born in Nigeria and now a naturalized U.S. citizen, Anthony Odiong came to the United States in 2006 and worked in Texas and Louisiana as a Catholic priest. Odiong is currently facing… Read More
Louisiana Supreme Court Preserves the Rights of Children Abused in Foster Care
Louisiana Supreme Court Preserves the Right of Children Abused in Foster Care To Hold DCFS Liable for Their Injuries Child abuse and child sexual assault continue to be all too common in Louisiana and across the U.S., including an alarming number of instances within the foster care system. Abusive foster parents face criminal prosecution… Read More
STAR Champion of Change
Lamothe Law Firm recently attended the 2024 STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response) Champions of Change Gala. This annual event celebrates individuals and organizations who have dedicated themselves to creating positive change in the lives of survivors. Congratulations to our friend Steve McEvoy who is a Champion of Change honoree this year for his work… Read More
Can You Recover Damage From an Auto Accident If You Don’t Have Insurance?
Getting into an accident with an uninsured driver is something every driver dreads. The only thing that makes that scenario more stressful is if you are the person without car insurance. Louisiana law requires all drivers to carry auto insurance. Driving without proper insurance can lead to hefty fines, legal consequences, and extra licensing requirements—particularly… Read More
