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
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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
New Laws Affecting Sexual Abuse Cases in Louisiana
Two New Laws Have Been Passed in Louisiana Affecting Sexual Abuse Cases by Kristi S. Schubert During the 2019 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, two new laws were enacted which will have an effect on sexual abuse cases in Louisiana. The first law, which became effective August 1, 2019, adds an exception to the… Read More
Your New Pickup Truck May Put You at Greater Risk of Injury or Death
Americans love pickup trucks. Whether we buy them for practical, stylistic, or symbolic reasons, more of us are sitting in the cabs of pickups and other light trucks every year. Automakers sold 2.8 million full-size and mid-size pickups in 2017, marking a 4.8 percent increase over 2016, and pickup trucks account for over 16 percent… Read More
Talk to Your Children
“Statistics show at least one in 10 children in the United States will be sexually abused before their 18th birthdays – It’s a topic we cannot ignore.” – Shani Zoldan-Verschleiser The New York Times’ article, “Give Your Child the Tools to Recognize Sexual Abuse,” suggests that parents can reduce the chances that their child will… Read More
