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
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Lamothe Law Firm Obtains Favorable Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling
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 Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to report that we have obtained an appellate… Read More
Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal Upholds Constitutionality of “Lookback Law”
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 Third Circuit Court of Appeal recently issued a ruling upholding the constitutionality… Read More
Lamothe and Shafner Firms Unite to Fight for Colorado Sexual Assault Survivors
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce its new affiliation with Shafner Law Firm, based in Greenwood, Colorado, near Denver. The two practices will work together to pursue sexual assault and abuse claims for Colorado residents. The firms have a long history. Frank Lamothe has been licensed to practice in Colorado since 1999, and he… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm in the News
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 Wall Street Journal’s Isaac Wu recently published, “Laws Giving Childhood Sex-Abuse Victims More… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Featured in the News
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert was featured in recent media about the Louisiana Supreme Court decision pertaining to the constitutionality of Act 322 which revived previously prescribed child sex abuse claims. The Louisiana Supreme Court declines to address constitutionality of old child sex abuse claims, was written by David Hammer, Eyewitness Investigator, 4WWL. Ms…. Read More
Louisiana Supreme Court Decision on Child Abuse Claims
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. On June 27, 2023, the Louisiana Supreme Court released its opinion in T.S. v…. 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 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