Sexual Assault and the Healing Power of Words: Why Lamothe Law Firm Chooses “Survivor” Over “Victim” Sexually violent crimes (such as assault and rape) are some of the most horrific—yet underreported—crimes in the United States. According to statistics from RAINN, anywhere from 63% to 75.1% of assaults are never reported. Fear of retaliation or not… Read More
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Julien Lamothe Named 2026 Best Lawyer in America
The Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Julien G. Lamothe has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Over 52,000 leading attorneys cast… Read More
Frank Lamothe Named Best Lawyer
Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 41 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
Plan to Resolve New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy Claims
New Orleans Archdiocese plan to resolve bankruptcy case moves to a vote by abuse survivors Reported by Erin Lowrey, WDSU-TV, August 12, 2025 “A plan to resolve the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ yearslong bankruptcy case will now go to a vote by sex abuse survivors.” “Sex abuse survivors who filed claims should receive a ballot… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans Asking Parishes for Contributions to Bankruptcy Settlement Fund
Catholic Parishes, Charities Will Be Asked to Contribute $60M to Church Bankruptcy Settlement Written by Stephanie Riegel, The Advocate-NOLA.com “Court documents filed last week show that the archdiocese’s 104 parishes and 19 of its charitable organizations will be required to pay $60 million toward a financial settlement that will eventually total around $180 million. That… Read More
Beware: More than 50% of College Sexual Assaults Happen Not Long After Semester Starts
News From the New Orleans Family Justice Center: “As students return to campus, it’s crucial to raise awareness: More than 50% of college sexual assaults happen between August and November, especially in the early months of each semester.” “At the New Orleans Family Justice Center (NOFJC), we’re taking proactive steps to protect and support college… Read More
Attorney Kristi Schubert Speaks About Louisiana’s First Lookback Window Jury Verdict
Attorney Reacts to Louisiana’s First Look-Back Law Verdict in Historic Child Sex Abuse Case Kye Price, Reporter for KLFY News 10 in Lafayette, Louisiana “On June 25, a jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana returned a verdict in the amount of $2.375 million for Lamothe Law Firm client,… Read More
Federal Jury Awards $2.4 Million to New Orleans Clergy Abuse Survivor
Catholic religious order must pay $2.4m to New Orleans clergy abuse survivor, by Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian. “Federal jury awards historic damages to man who says he was sexually abused at a school run by Holy Cross order.” “The legal victory for Lousteau and his attorney, Kristi Schubert of the Lamothe Law Firm, is… Read More
National Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney
Kristi Schubert has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 trial attorney for her 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
Confidential Catholic Church Records Unsealed in East Baton Rouge Parish Lawsuit
Unsealed records reveal more past sex abuse claims against a former Baton Rouge area priest by Matt Bruce, The Advocate Our attorney Julien Lamothe was interviewed as the lead attorney in the case where State District Judge Ronald Johnson ordered the church documents unsealed. “We believe it was important to unseal the records filed by… Read More
