Previously published by the Louisiana Association of Justice in its publication “Louisiana Advocates” For the last fifteen years, more than half of law school graduates were women, according to the National Association of Women Lawyers. Yet today, women make up only approximately 30 percent of practicing attorneys. In 2012, women made up only 15 percent… Read More
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The New Orleans Family Justice Center
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. 31% of women who are victims of stalking are also sexually assaulted. We would like to highlight the New Orleans Family Justice Center who provides services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, stalking and human trafficking. The New Orleans Family Justice Center, located at 701 Loyola… Read More
Video Games and Online Chats Are “Hunting Grounds” for Sexual Predators
Being a parent is stressful enough in the best of times. Being a parent in the modern world means being extremely vigilant about online threats, in addition to the typical tasks of raising a child. One area of increasingly growing concern is the world of video gaming, chat apps, and other online communication tools. While… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Files Opioid Lawsuits
Lamothe Law Firm represents towns and parishes with claims against opioid manufacturers and sellers. Here’s why we got involved. The “Opioid Crisis” arose from the misuse, abuse, and over-prescription of opioids which include brand-name prescription medications such as e.g., OxyContin, Opana ER, Vicodin, Subsys, and Duragesic, as well as generics such as e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone,… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Admiralty Speaker at National Conference
We are pleased to announce that the National College of Advocacy has invited LLF attorney Richard Martin to speak at the American Association for Justice 2020 Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. on July 11, 2020. Mr. Martin’s topic will be “Removal of Admiralty Cases” for AAJ’s Admiralty Law Section CLE Program, an educational program for… Read More
LaFASA’s Louisiana Sexual Assault Centers
There is help for survivors of sexual assault. The Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA) has 11 accredited Sexual Assault Centers in Louisiana. From LaFASA’s website – “Local sexual assault centers are an essential resource for survivors, their loved ones, and their communities. These local organizations are supporting people through a very vulnerable time in… Read More
How to Avoid Common Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle is one of the most thrilling experiences you can have on the road. The feel of the wind on your face as you ride down an open highway is a freeing moment. However, riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous, although the causes of many accidents are not the motorcyclist’s fault. There are… Read More
Super Lawyers 2020
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank Lamothe has been selected again for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2020 for the practice area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff, an honor that he has received each year since 2007. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are… Read More
Shifting Defense Incentives in the Age of “Metrics”
This article was written by Kristi Schubert and was previously published by the Louisiana Association for Justice in its publication, “Louisiana Advocate.” Knowledge of the interests and pressures that defense attorneys face on a daily basis can translate to better results for your plaintiff clients. In any negotiation, the more you know about your opposition,… Read More
Our Firm’s Holiday Lunch
Here are some photos today of our firm at the holiday celebration at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans. From left: Richard, KayLa, Julien, Frank, Kristi, Lisa and Kris. Happy Holidays to everyone!