Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce a major U.S. Fifth Circuit decision which protects U.S. court foreign plaintiffs against a defendant’s retaliatory lawsuit in the foreign plaintiff’s home country. In Ganpat v. Eastern Pacific Shipping, PTE, No. 22-30168 (Fifth Cir., April 28, 2023), Lamothe Firm attorney and Proctor in Admiralty Richard M. Martin, Jr…. Read More
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Former Sheriff Jack Strain Faces Civil Suits from Survivors of Sexual Abuse Seeking Justice
Former sheriff Jack Strain is facing civil suits filed by survivors of sexual abuse, who are seeking justice for the trauma they endured. The suits accuse Strain of abusing his position of power to engage in sexual acts with inmates and employees of the jail he oversaw. The survivors allege that Strain’s behavior was not… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorneys Attend Louisiana Supreme Court Arguments
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. Yesterday, the Louisiana Supreme Court held oral arguments in T.S. v. Congregation of Holy… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Featured in the News
WWLTV and The Advocate newspaper recently featured segments and articles pertaining to sexual abuse survivors seeking justice in civil suits against former St. Tammany Parish sheriff Jack Strain. Also discussed are the ongoing constitutional challenges against the 2021 Louisiana state legislation that removed the time restriction for filing lawsuits and provided a three-year window for… Read More
What To Do If Your Child Has Been Sexually Assaulted at School
Sexual abuse or sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, or socioeconomic status. When the victim is a child, however, it can be especially difficult to know how to respond. As more and more children report being sexually abused or assaulted in grade school and high school, it’s vital that parents… Read More
Newsletter
The Lamothe Law Firm Newsletter for April 2023 ARTICLES April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Have You Been Sexually Assaulted? Signs Your Child is Being Groomed by a Sexual Predator The Prison Rape Elimination Act: Ensuring Inmates’ Safety and Dignity Frank Lamothe Included Among 2023 Super Lawyers in Louisiana Lawdragon Inducts Frank Lamothe into… Read More
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
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. April 2023 marks the official 22st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The… Read More
Signs Your Child is Being Groomed by a Sexual Predator
Child sexual abuse is devastating for its victims and their families. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse have been found to be approximately 10 times more likely to attempt suicide. It is estimated that up to 99% of all cases of child sexual abuse involve some elements of what is known as “sexual grooming.” Sexual grooming… Read More
The Prison Rape Elimination Act: Ensuring Inmates’ Safety and Dignity
Sexual assault in prison has long been a problem, and incidents of prisoner sexual assault are more common than you might think. A U.S. Department of Justice study indicates that 4.0% of state and federal prison inmates and 3.2% of local jail inmates were sexually victimized by another inmate or staff member in the past… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Frank Lamothe Super Lawyer 2023
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank Lamothe has been selected again for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2023 for the practice area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This is the 16th consecutive year that he has earned this honor. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and… Read More
