Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert has been selected as a 2023 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. Ms. Schubert has been a member of the Louisiana Association for Justice for… Read More
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Lamothe Law Firm – In the Community
Lamothe Law Firm’s Richard Martin again “rode dapper for a cause” aboard his Triumph Bonneville motorcycle in New Orleans’ Distinguished Gentlemen Ride. This is a worldwide event which raises money for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. Started ten years ago in Australia and sponsored by the U.K.’s Triumph Motorcycles, the “DGR” is now… Read More
Sexual Abuse by a Counselor or Therapist
A close trusting relationship is an essential part of successful therapy. Therapists are skilled in cultivating the trust of their patients and making them feel safe to share their deepest doubts, fears, and insecurities. When this trust is used properly, it can be powerful tool in helping the patient achieve therapeutic success. Unfortunately, a small… Read More
Meet Thorn: An Organization Fighting Against Child Sex Trafficking
According to Thorn, “Technology has made it easier to harm kids.” Thorn was founded in 2012 to fight against child sex trafficking. Thorn builds technology to protect children from sexual abuse. Thorn created technological support for law enforcement who needed to find child sexual abuse victims faster. The amount of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney – Proctor in Admiralty
Lamothe Law Firm, is pleased to announce that the Maritime Law Association of the United States has named Richard M. Martin, Jr., as a Proctor Member at its recent Board of Directors meeting. The term “Proctor in Admiralty” applies to lawyers entitled to represent clients in maritime litigation. Originally derived from the Roman word “Procurator,”… Read More
Enjoining Foreign Counter-Lawsuits Against Clients
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
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
