The Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Richard M. Martin, Jr. has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 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… Read More
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New Orleans Hospitality Workers Commonly Encounter Sexual Assault and Harassment
National statistics regarding sexual assault, abuse, and harassment among hospitality workers are staggering. According to data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the food services and accommodation industry – restaurants, coffee shops, hotels and resorts, and other hospitality establishments – accounted for 14.2 percent of all sexual harassment claims filed with the agency… Read More
Don’t Believe the Myths about Rape
Rape myths are prejudicial, stereotyped, or false beliefs about sexual assault, victims, and aggressors. Although these myths have no factual basis and have frequently been debunked by science, some individuals in society continue to rely on these antiquated false ideas. Our attorney Kristi Schubert wrote about some myths you may have encountered, and the truths… Read More
The Best Lawyers in America – Frank Lamothe
The Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 34 consecutive years that Mr. Lamothe has been included, making him one of a select group of attorneys to receive this recognition nationwide. Since it was first published… Read More
What to Do If You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted
by Kristi S. Schubert There are no “wrong” ways to respond to a sexual assault or rape. Each individual will go through their own process of psychological recovery. Whether you report a sexual assault or rape is your decision alone. The purpose of this article is to let you know some recommended things you… Read More
Employer Liability for Employee’s Sexually Abusive Acts
The experienced attorneys at Lamothe Law Firm represent both adult and child sexual abuse and assault victims, drawing from years of personal injury litigation success and a deep compassion for our clients and the harm they have endured. Here is an article by our attorney, Kristi Schubert, about holding an employer liable for its employee’s sexually abusive acts. … Read More
Sexual Assault and Harassment Settlement
Recently, Lamothe Law Firm attorneys successfully negotiated a significant settlement of a female client’s Title 7 federal court claim for on-the-job sexual harassment by a male supervisor. State law claims were also asserted under the Court’s supplemental jurisdiction. At issue were the supervisor’s improper sexual physical contacts, inappropriate sexual comments, and promises of wage increases… Read More
Doxxing Is On the Rise
Dropping documents or “doxxing” as a means to incite violence against someone or as revenge porn is on the rise. Sometimes a civil lawsuit is the only recourse. LLF attorney Kristi Schubert wrote an interesting article about this that was published in the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, Louisiana Advocates. Here is the article as… Read More
Head Games: The Complexities of Louisiana Sports Concussion Lawsuits
Whether as spectators or participants, Americans love their sports. Not only is Super Bowl Sunday practically a national holiday in Louisiana and elsewhere, but any other day of the year, children and amateur athletes can be found practicing and competing on sports fields, courts, and arenas across our state and the nation – some with… Read More
Kristi Schubert – “Ones to Watch” Honor
Our attorney, Kristi Schubert, was recently recognized as “Ones to Watch” in the legal industry by New Orleans CityBusiness. This “Ones to Watch” feature focuses on up and coming professionals in their fields who also contribute significantly to the Greater New Orleans community. Here’s the full article. New Orleans CityBusiness – Ones to Watch – Law… Read More
