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. The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned the state law that gave childhood sexual abuse… Read More
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LLF Attorney Kristi Schubert – Look-Back Window for Childhood Survivors of Sexual Abuse
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. Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert was interviewed by WDSU-TV regarding recent Louisiana… Read More
Institutional Sexual Abuse: What It Is, and How It Protects Predators From Justice
Sexual abuse is one of the most serious and systemic problems plaguing our society. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most under-reported crimes in the books. According to surveys conducted by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVR), barely 40% of rapes are ever reported to the police. This number dwindles down to a sickening… Read More
Frank Lamothe – Best Lawyers New Orleans
Congratulations to Lamothe Law Firm attorney, Frank Lamothe! Frank was recently recognized as one of New Orleans Best Lawyers for 2024 by Biz New Orleans Magazine.
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Kristi Schubert Remarks on Louisiana Supreme Court Oral Argument
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. John Simerman’s article in The Advocate, “Louisiana high court weighs ‘lookback’ window for child sex… Read More
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault Have Until June 14, 2024 to Hold Their Attackers Liable
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. In 2021, the Louisiana legislature passed the Child Victims Act, enacting a special exception to… Read More
Louisiana’s Revised Statute of Limitations Offers Justice for Older Adults Subjected to Sexual Abuse as Children
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. Often referred to as the “Lookback Window,” Louisiana Legislature Act 386 opens a brief… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans – Hope Haven and Madonna Manor
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. The Guardian’s journalist Jason Berry recently published, “‘The devil was in that building’: New… Read More
Treating Adult Survivors of Child Clergy Sexual Abuse with the Compassion and Sensitivity They Deserve
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. For adult survivors of clergy sexual abuse, the trauma doesn’t end with the act… Read More
STAR 2023 Champion of Change – Kristi Schubert
We are pleased to announce that STAR – Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response – is honoring our attorney Kristi Schubert as a 2023 Champion of Change. She has been selected for helping to transform the community to help end sexual violence through her civil litigation work for survivors. STAR is honoring Ms. Schubert and hosting… Read More
