At Lamothe Law Firm, maritime personal injury claims represent a large portion of our trial practice. Although our attorneys are also admitted to practice in Mississippi and Texas, where coastal federal district and state county courts have some maritime cases, Lamothe Law Firm is home-based in New Orleans, which is the heart of maritime litigation… Read More
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What Law Applies to Offshore Indemnity Contracts
“What Law Applies to Offshore Indemnity Contracts?” This is the title of Richard Martin’s latest published maritime article for the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, Louisiana Advocates. LLF is a leader in maritime and offshore law. Our firm was named Admiralty Law Firm of the Year in Louisiana by Global Law Experts. Frank and Richard… Read More
Maritime Article Published in Louisiana Advocate
Richard Martin published a maritime article, “APPURTENANCES AND UNSEAWORTHINESS, PART II” in the January edition of the “Louisiana Advocate.” Both Frank Lamothe and Mr. Martin are considered some of the best admiralty and maritime lawyers in the state and are extremely skilled trial lawyers who have won numerous multi-million dollar maritime and offshore personal injury and wrongful death… Read More
“The Jones Act, Unseaworthiness, and Jury Trials” Article by Richard Martin
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Richard Martin wrote an article for maritime attorneys published in the recent issue of the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, Louisiana Advocate. The article is entitled “THE JONES ACT, UNSEAWORTHINESS, AND JURY TRIALS.” Read the entire article below. THE JONES ACT, UNSEAWORTHINESS, AND JURY TRIALS By Richard M. Martin Lamothe Law… Read More
Claims Under Longshoremen and Harbor Workers Compensation Act
The Louisiana Association for Justice has recently published a maritime article written by LLF attorney Richard Martin in the Louisiana Advocate. The article is called “Claims Under 33 U.S.C. § 905b.” Here’s the article: CLAIMS UNDER 33 U.S.C. § 905b The Longshoremen and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. § 905(b), (“LHWCA”), provides a limited… Read More
Lawyer Limelight: Frank Lamothe Interviewed by Lawdragon Press
Lawdragon recently featured an interview with Frank Lamothe as part of their Lawyer Limelight series. Frank discusses his litigation practice and the satisfaction he receives in helping people who have limited recourse. “Large corporations can spend large sums of money for lawyers to service their interests. The working man has a limited ability to hire… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Maritime Case Recently Published
Lamothe Law Firm’s Clay v. ENSCO Offshore Company was recently published by Leagle, Inc. LLF attorney Richard Martin remarked that this was a cross-motion between the two defendants on the issue of indemnity. By holding that the drilling contract was maritime, despite work being performed at an OSCLA site, state law was not applied (a… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Publishes New Maritime Article – “When a Plane is a Vessel…”
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Richard Martin recently published, “When a Plane Is a Vessel, Look Out for Removal!” This article is in the current issue of the Louisiana Advocate, a publication of the Louisiana Association for Justice. At Lamothe Law Firm, we know maritime, offshore accident and river boat injuries law. Please see our new… Read More
