The Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA) recently posted this message about their interview with Frank Lamothe where he answered questions that surround the legal journey a sexual assault survivor faces: “Have you ever wondered the difference between a criminal and civil case against a perpetrator? LaFASA has a great relationship with Lamothe Law Firm,… Read More
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Lamothe Law Firm is Open for Business as Usual
COVID – 19 Announcement Even through this Covid-19 disruption, our firm remains open for business. We are continuing to work on our clients’ cases. We are still accepting new clients. We are here for you. Lamothe Law Firm is fully digital and all of our employees can and will work remotely, if necessary. All of… Read More
Your Rights and Possible Claims as an Injured Bicyclist Hit By a Vehicle
Whether for environmental reasons or a desire to get fit, the number of cyclists in the U.S. is on a steady annual increase in recent years. In 2016, just over 12% of all Americans regularly cycled, while in 2017, the number of cyclists had risen to 47.5 million, up from 43 million in 2014. But… Read More
Challenges and Gaps in Louisiana’s Efforts to Address Human Trafficking
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor has recently released a report, “Challenges and Gaps in Louisiana’s Efforts to Address Human Trafficking.” The report states that there are some regions of the state that have addressed some human trafficking concerns, but a concerted statewide campaign is needed to alert Louisiana residents how to recognize and report suspected cases… Read More
Catholic Priests Moved Abroad After Accusations in U.S.
“The Catholic Church allowed more than 50 U.S.-based clergy to move abroad after facing credible accusations of sexual abuse. Some continued to work with children.” “Dozens of Catholic Priests Credibly Accused of Abuse Found Work Abroad, Some With the Church’s Blessing”, is an article co-published by ProPublica and the Houston Chronicle. The reporters were Nicole… Read More
Information to Protect Yourself and Pursue Your Rights
In “Rape, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Abuse – Protect Yourself and Pursue Your Rights,” a new Lamothe Law Firm eBook, attorneys Frank Lamothe, Kristi Schubert, and Julien Lamothe share information and offer guidance on how to protect yourself against the harm of sexual abuse and assault, including: Don’t Believe the Myths About Rape Workplace Sexual… Read More
New Name Added to List of Jesuits for Child Sexual Abuse
Four more names were added today to the list of Jesuit order members suspected of sexual abuse. Additions to the list include Everard Booth, Jose Angel Borges, James Loeffler and Benjamin Smylie. Booth was very well known in New Orleans. He worked for many years at Jesuit High School, a while at the Jesuit Seminary… Read More
Auto Accidents: Injured Passenger Rights and Possible Claims
Car accidents in the US are common, with six million crashes of varying degrees of seriousness occurring annually. According to estimates, a person may be involved in a car accident once every 18 years. Over the course of a lifetime, that estimate means each person will experience 2-4 car accidents. Most drivers know what will… Read More
Helpful Things to Know When You Report a Sexual Assault to the Police
It’s common for sexual assault survivors — including the parents of children who have been sexually assaulted — to hesitate before calling law enforcement. The emotional and physical toll of sexual assault is profound, and survivors may feel embarrassed, confused, and self-blaming about what happened. Reporting a sexual assault to the police is also about… Read More
National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Frank Lamothe has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 trial attorney for his Civil Plaintiff practice. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough… Read More
