Frank Lamothe has been chosen by New Orleans CityBusiness as a member of their Power List – Personal Injury Attorneys. The attorneys listed are “some of the region’s most influential professionals” and “are united by a commitment to excellence.” Frank’s Power List profile states that he “believes the working man or woman has a limited… Read More
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LLF Attorney Article Published by Louisiana Association of Justice
Enjoining Foreign Anti-Suit Litigation This article, written by Lamothe Law Firm attorney Richard Martin, was published in the Louisiana Association for Justice’s Sept 2023 publication, “Louisiana Advocates.” In Ganpat v. Eastern Pacific Shipping, PTE, No. 22-30168 (April 28, 2023), the U.S. Fifth Circuit affirmed U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan’s (E.D. La.) grant of a… 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
Lamothe Law Firm Obtains Favorable Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling
The Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to report that we have obtained an appellate ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit which vacates a prior decision issued by U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey in Lousteau v. Holy Cross. Judge Zainey’s controversial prior ruling had struck down Act 322, a law… Read More
Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal Upholds Constitutionality of “Lookback Law”
The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal recently issued a ruling upholding the constitutionality of a law passed by the Louisiana Legislature in 2022. Act 386, often referred to as the “Lookback Window,” sought to revive all previously time-barred childhood sexual abuse claims for three years, thereby giving countless child abuse survivors a second chance… Read More
Frank Lamothe Included in Best Lawyers in America
Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 39 consecutive years that Mr. Lamothe has been included, making him one of a select group of attorneys to receive this recognition nationwide. The Best Lawyers in America© attorneys are recognized by… Read More
Frank Lamothe on Tenacity and Empathy – Lawdragon Hall of Fame Profile
“The legendary trial lawyer has taken on entities from major oil companies to the Catholic Church.” This is the first line of the recent Lawdragon article in celebration of Frank Lamothe’s recent Hall of Fame status, “Frank Lamothe on Tenacity and Empathy.” This article encompasses Frank’s career. “Right out of law school, Lamothe sought ways… 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
The Wall Street Journal’s Isaac Wu recently published, “Laws Giving Childhood Sex-Abuse Victims More Time to Sue Face Uncertainty.” Many U.S. states have enacted legislation opening the statutes of limitation for filing lawsuits against perpetrators for childhood sexual abuse. Louisiana’s legislature passed Act 322 unanimously in June 2021. This legislation gives sexual abuse survivors a… 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
