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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

Damages for Sexual Abuse Survivors: Much More Than a Number

It’s impossible to overstate how damaging sexual abuse crimes are for its survivors. These encounters exploit emotional and physical vulnerabilities and create wounds that often fester for years, leaving survivors to grapple with depression, anxiety, and social isolation as they struggle to heal. Such deep-seated physiological and mental hurdles make it extremely difficult for survivors… Read More

Frank Lamothe and Kristi Schubert Speak about LA Supreme Court 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.   “State high court rejects Louisiana law that gave child sex abuse victims second chance… Read More

Frank Lamothe Honored as a Leading Plaintiff Lawyer

Lawdragon, a leading legal publisher, has selected Frank Lamothe to its list of 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. Lawyers for this guide are selected through a time-honed process of independent journalistic research and submissions. This award salutes Frank and other lawyers who have made it their mission to help clients find justice. Mr…. 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

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

Super Lawyer Frank Lamothe for the 17th Consecutive Year

Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank Lamothe has been selected again for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2024 for the practice area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This is the 17th consecutive year that he has earned this honor. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and… 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

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New legislation enables adults subjected to childhood sexual assault in Louisiana to file lawsuits against their perpetrators and the churches, schools, youth athletic leagues, medical facilities, and other organizations that enabled the wrongdoing.

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