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“The Jones Act, Unseaworthiness, and Jury Trials” Article by Richard Martin

Lamothe Law Firm attorney Richard Martin wrote an article for maritime attorneys published in the recent issue of the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, Louisiana Advocate. The article is entitled “THE JONES ACT, UNSEAWORTHINESS, AND JURY TRIALS.” Read the entire article below. THE JONES ACT, UNSEAWORTHINESS, AND JURY TRIALS By Richard M. Martin Lamothe Law… Read More

LLF Attorney Publishes Motorcycle Safety Article, “Safe Cornering”

Frank Lamothe recently published an article on “Safe Cornering” in Thunder Roads, a motorcycle magazine. He and LLF attorney Richard Martin are avid riders and they understand motorcycle dynamics, physics and motorcycle law. LLF supports several motorcycle safety organizations including Road Guardian, Accident Scene Management, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, ABATE of Louisiana, Inc., and the Motorcycle… Read More

Claims Under Longshoremen and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

The Louisiana Association for Justice has recently published a maritime article written by LLF attorney Richard Martin in the Louisiana Advocate. The article is called “Claims Under 33 U.S.C. § 905b.” Here’s the article: CLAIMS UNDER 33 U.S.C. § 905b The Longshoremen and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. § 905(b), (“LHWCA”), provides a limited… Read More

Frank Lamothe – Presenter at ABOTA Masters in Trial

Frank Lamothe and fellow members of the American Board of Trial Advocates recently presented The Masters in Trial, a continuing education program for lawyers. Educating lawyers in the art of trial advocacy is a primary goal of ABOTA. The Masters in Trial is a day-long program that shows how some of the most successful trial… Read More

Lawyer Limelight: Frank Lamothe Interviewed by Lawdragon Press

Lawdragon recently featured an interview with Frank Lamothe as part of their Lawyer Limelight series. Frank discusses his litigation practice and the satisfaction he receives in helping people who have limited recourse. “Large corporations can spend large sums of money for lawyers to service their interests. The working man has a limited ability to hire… Read More

Lamothe Law Firm Maritime Case Recently Published

Lamothe Law Firm’s Clay v. ENSCO Offshore Company was recently published by Leagle, Inc. LLF attorney Richard Martin remarked that this was a cross-motion between the two defendants on the issue of indemnity. By holding that the drilling contract was maritime, despite work being performed at an OSCLA site, state law was not applied (a… Read More

Lamothe Law Firm Publishes New Maritime Article – “When a Plane is a Vessel…”

Lamothe Law Firm attorney Richard Martin recently published, “When a Plane Is a Vessel, Look Out for Removal!” This article is in the current issue of the Louisiana Advocate, a publication of the Louisiana Association for Justice. At Lamothe Law Firm, we know maritime, offshore accident and river boat injuries law. Please see our new… Read More

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