Posts Categorized In: Frank Lamothe

Frank Lamothe Featured in “Jefferson Parish to Buy Hope Haven” Article

Frank Lamothe was featured in Stephanie Riegel’s TP/NOLA.com article, “Jefferson Parish ready to buy Hope Haven from Catholic Church. What’s next for the campus?” “The Jefferson Parish Council has reached a deal with the Archdiocese of New Orleans to purchase Hope Haven in Marrero, the former orphanage where dozens of children were physically, sexually and… Read More

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers – Frank Lamothe

Lawdragon, a leading legal publisher, has selected Frank Lamothe to its list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2025. We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Frank on receiving this prestigious recognition from Lawdragon! His unwavering commitment to justice and his dedication to helping clients navigate the complexities of the legal system… Read More

Super Lawyer Frank Lamothe for 18th Consecutive Year

Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank Lamothe has been selected again for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2025 for the practice area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This is the 18th consecutive year that he has earned this honor. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and… Read More

Hope Haven-Madonna Manor Orphanage Linked to Decades of New Orleans Catholic Church Clerical Sexual Abuse

Frank Lamothe is featured in this article by Jason Berry of the Guardian who reports on the sexual perpetrators at the Madonna Manor/Hope Haven orphanage run by the New Orleans Archdiocese of the Catholic Church: Infamous New Orleans orphanage’s abusive history ran deeper than ever known. “’The institution was … out of control, had no… Read More

New Legislation Expands Childhood Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights

The Louisiana Supreme Court and the Legislature have reopened the courthouse doors for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault and expanded the “lookback window” in which to file lawsuits through June 2027. This is a massive victory for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The New Legislation Expands Childhood Sexual Assault Survivors Rights This latest… Read More

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Lookback Window Giving Child Sex Abuse Survivors a Second Chance at Justice

Today, June 12, 2024, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a ruling upholding the constitutionality of the Louisiana Lookback Window, a widely praised law originally passed unanimously by the legislature in 2021. The law revived all previously expired childhood sexual abuse claims in Louisiana, thereby giving countless childhood sexual abuse survivors a second chance at justice… Read More

What Happens With a Rape Kit and How Is Evidence Collected

Originally written in 2020, this informative blog details what to expect during a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE exam) and a helpful overview of evidence collection. Rape and sexual assault are some of the most horrific crimes imaginable. The immediate aftermath of an attack can be confusing. There are questions from police – and family… Read More

Federal Court Motions to Dismiss and the Standard for Overcoming Them

Lamothe Law Firm attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience practicing in federal court including maritime law cases. Our maritime and offshore injury attorneys are Frank Lamothe, Richard Martin and Julien Lamothe. Here’s a popular article that Richard Martin wrote for other attorneys on “Legal Standards for Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12 Motions… Read More

Louisiana Supreme Court Grants Request to Revisit Controversial Ruling Striking Down Child Sex Abuse Survivors’ Second Chance at Justice

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. Today, May 10, 2024, the Louisiana Supreme Court granted pending requests to reopen and revisit… Read More

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