On September 29, 2019, Frank Lamothe, Richard Martin and Julien Lamothe will be “riding dapper for a cause” in the New Orleans version of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. This unique motorcycling event unites motorcycle riders all over the world to raise money for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. Started in Australia in 2012,… Read More
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The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert has been chosen as one of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40. The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. Membership into The National Trial… Read More
Lawdragon Names Frank Lamothe Among Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in the U.S.
Lawdragon, a leading legal publisher, has selected Frank Lamothe to its list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2019. This the first year that Lawdragon has featured consumer lawyers separate from other types of plaintiff attorneys in the United States. The Lawdragon editorial team determined its honorees through submissions, extensive evaluation, and journalistic research,… Read More
Refresher on the Effect of Invoking the Fifth Amendment in Civil Cases
Kristi Schubert recently published this article in the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, “Louisiana Advocates.” Who can invoke the Fifth Amendment? Any individual, whether or not they are a party to the proceedings at bar, may invoke the privilege against self-incrimination. Kastigar v. United States, 406 U.S. 441, 444 (1972). When can the Fifth Amendment… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Files New Lawsuit Against Clergy and Catholic Church
Lamothe Law Firm filed a lawsuit alleging that our client, while a teenager, was molested by 3 different Catholic priests – two of whom have been listed as known abusers. Read the New Orleans Advocate newspaper article by journalist Ramon Antonio Vargas about this lawsuit: New Orleans lawsuit claims three Catholic priests in Houma sexually… Read More
LLF Attorney Speaks at Conference Educational Program
LLF attorney Kristi Schubert is an invited speaker to the Louisiana Association for Justice educational program for attorneys at the Windsor Court in New Orleans on September 13. This innovative program is called “Profiles in Professionalism” and will focus on the different roles taken by lawyers in their practice of law. Ms. Schubert’s talk is… Read More
Is Workers’ Compensation Your Only Hope After an Oilfield Accident Injury?
Long Hours. Exhausting and physically demanding work in extreme heat. Large, complex, and dangerous machinery. Highly combustible and toxic chemicals and other materials. These are just a few of the risks oilfield workers face every single day, and they are the hazards that make oil and gas extraction one of the most dangerous industries for… Read More
Turn a Vessel Master into an Employee of the Foreign Management Company
LLF attorney Richard Martin recently published “Vessel-Master Questions” in the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, “Louisiana Advocates,” June and July, 2019 editions. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. Vessel-Master Questions Louisiana maritime trial lawyers often encounter an overseas management company that operates blue-water vessels that visit our local ports. If a negligence… Read More
Sexual Assault Settlement
Recently, Lamothe Law Firm was successful in reaching a settlement for a confidential amount on behalf of our client who was sexually assaulted by a security guard in a New Orleans hotel. Our client was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of the assault. This settlement will enable our client to participate in intensive treatment… Read More
2020 Best Lawyers in America – Frank Lamothe
Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 35 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
