According to the recent Ramon Antonio Vargas’ article in The Guardian, “Former priest who served under two Louisiana governors arrested for allegedly raping disabled child”: Mark Francis Ford was arrested last Thursday in Indiana and was charged with rape, battery, kidnapping, and indecent behavior with a juvenile. The allegations stem from his former career as… Read More
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Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports
Sexual abuse in sports is a pervasive problem that affects athletes at every level, from youth recreation leagues to elite collegiate programs. Recent investigations and high-profile court cases have revealed that sexual abuse in athletics is often systemic, enabled by cultures of silence, power imbalances, and institutional failures to protect athletes. The problem is so… Read More
Why Lamothe Law Firm Chooses “Survivor” Over “Victim”
Sexual Assault and the Healing Power of Words: Why Lamothe Law Firm Chooses “Survivor” Over “Victim” Sexually violent crimes (such as assault and rape) are some of the most horrific—yet underreported—crimes in the United States. According to statistics from RAINN, anywhere from 63% to 75.1% of assaults are never reported. Fear of retaliation or not… Read More
Julien Lamothe Named 2026 Best Lawyer in America
The Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Julien G. Lamothe has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Over 52,000 leading attorneys cast… Read More
Frank Lamothe Named Best Lawyer
Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 41 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
Plan to Resolve New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy Claims
New Orleans Archdiocese plan to resolve bankruptcy case moves to a vote by abuse survivors Reported by Erin Lowrey, WDSU-TV, August 12, 2025 “A plan to resolve the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ yearslong bankruptcy case will now go to a vote by sex abuse survivors.” “Sex abuse survivors who filed claims should receive a ballot… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans Asking Parishes for Contributions to Bankruptcy Settlement Fund
Catholic Parishes, Charities Will Be Asked to Contribute $60M to Church Bankruptcy Settlement Written by Stephanie Riegel, The Advocate-NOLA.com “Court documents filed last week show that the archdiocese’s 104 parishes and 19 of its charitable organizations will be required to pay $60 million toward a financial settlement that will eventually total around $180 million. That… Read More
Beware: More than 50% of College Sexual Assaults Happen Not Long After Semester Starts
News From the New Orleans Family Justice Center: “As students return to campus, it’s crucial to raise awareness: More than 50% of college sexual assaults happen between August and November, especially in the early months of each semester.” “At the New Orleans Family Justice Center (NOFJC), we’re taking proactive steps to protect and support college… Read More
Attorney Kristi Schubert Speaks About Louisiana’s First Lookback Window Jury Verdict
Attorney Reacts to Louisiana’s First Look-Back Law Verdict in Historic Child Sex Abuse Case Kye Price, Reporter for KLFY News 10 in Lafayette, Louisiana “On June 25, a jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana returned a verdict in the amount of $2.375 million for Lamothe Law Firm client,… Read More
Federal Jury Awards $2.4 Million to New Orleans Clergy Abuse Survivor
Catholic religious order must pay $2.4m to New Orleans clergy abuse survivor, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian. “Federal jury awards historic damages to man who says he was sexually abused at a school run by Holy Cross order.” “The legal victory for Lousteau and his attorney, Kristi Schubert of the Lamothe Law Firm, is… Read More
