Every 68 seconds, an individual in the US is sexually assaulted. Survivors of rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse are individuals of all ages, races, genders, and economic backgrounds. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, reports that one in six American women and one in 33 American men… Read More
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Leadership in Law Honor for Our Attorney Kristi Schubert
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert has been selected by New Orleans CityBusiness to be a member of the Leadership in Law Class of 2021. Honorees have been chosen because they have distinguished themselves within the legal community by their professional and community involvement, and achievements. In Ms. Schubert’s New Orleans CityBusiness feature article, she… Read More
Is the Catholic Church Subverting Civil Law to Avoid Compensating Victims?
Our attorney Kristi Schubert was interviewed by the Society of St. Peter Damian (SSPD) for their feature, “Is the Diocese of Lafayette Flouting Civil Law to Avoid Compensating Victims?” As we have mentioned, Louisiana passed a new law, H.B. 492, that went into effect August 1, 2021. This new law extends the state’s statute of… Read More
Boat Manufacturer Liability in Maritime Accidents
The recent capsize of the SEACOR POWER off the Louisiana coast has brought renewed attention to an important question related to maritime disasters. Who is liable when a vessel’s crewmembers are injured or lost? Multiple parties may have overlapping liability under the law for concurrent acts (or omissions) that contributed to the occurrence. These parties… Read More
The Catholic Church and the Art of the Coverup
Richard Windman, the President of Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse, wrote this interesting article, The Catholic Church and the Art of the Coverup, recently featured in the Big Easy Magazine. As a survivor who came forward publicly about his own abuse as a child at the hands of employees at Jesuit High School in New… Read More
Frank Lamothe – Best Lawyers in America Honor
Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 37 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
Richard Martin in the News – Seacor Power Hearing
The two week U.S. Coast Guard hearing into the Seacor Power capsize in the Gulf of Mexico has ended. According to John Simerman’s article in The Advocate, “Hearing Reveals Troubling Details of Capsizing.” According to the article, even though the National Weather Service began issuing weather warnings about 9 am that morning and special marine… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Files Two Lawsuits for Child Abuse Survivors
News from KATC in Lafayette, Louisiana: Two suits filed under new law that expands time for sex abuse claims. These suits were filed by the Lamothe Law Firm as soon as this new law took effect. One suit was filed in New Orleans federal court against Brothers of the Holy Cross Schools by John Lousteau… Read More
Lamothe Files First Child Sexual Abuse Cases Under Louisiana’s New Lookback Window
Just after 12 a.m. on August 1, Lamothe Law Firm, LLC filed their first child sexual abuse claims under Louisiana’s House Bill 492. The new law extends the state’s statute of limitations and provides a three-year window for survivors of child sexual and physical abuse to file civil claims, even if the claim was previously… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm at the Coast Guard Hearing for Seacor Power Tragedy
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a hearing this week into the deadly wreck of the Seacor Power liftboat on April 13, 2021. The hearing is being livestreamed. This Marine Board of Investigation hearing includes participation from the National Transportation Safety Board who is running a parallel investigation with the Coast Guard. Dwayne Lewis provided… Read More
