A close trusting relationship is an essential part of successful therapy. Therapists are skilled in cultivating the trust of their patients and making them feel safe to share their deepest doubts, fears, and insecurities. When this trust is used properly, it can be powerful tool in helping the patient achieve therapeutic success. Unfortunately, a small… Read More
NEWS
Meet Thorn: An Organization Fighting Against Child Sex Trafficking
According to Thorn, “Technology has made it easier to harm kids.” Thorn was founded in 2012 to fight against child sex trafficking. Thorn builds technology to protect children from sexual abuse. Thorn created technological support for law enforcement who needed to find child sexual abuse victims faster. The amount of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney – Proctor in Admiralty
Lamothe Law Firm, is pleased to announce that the Maritime Law Association of the United States has named Richard M. Martin, Jr., as a Proctor Member at its recent Board of Directors meeting. The term “Proctor in Admiralty” applies to lawyers entitled to represent clients in maritime litigation. Originally derived from the Roman word “Procurator,”… Read More
Enjoining Foreign Counter-Lawsuits Against Clients
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce a major U.S. Fifth Circuit decision which protects U.S. court foreign plaintiffs against a defendant’s retaliatory lawsuit in the foreign plaintiff’s home country. In Ganpat v. Eastern Pacific Shipping, PTE, No. 22-30168 (Fifth Cir., April 28, 2023), Lamothe Firm attorney and Proctor in Admiralty Richard M. Martin, Jr…. Read More
Former Sheriff Jack Strain Faces Civil Suits from Survivors of Sexual Abuse Seeking Justice
Former sheriff Jack Strain is facing civil suits filed by survivors of sexual abuse, who are seeking justice for the trauma they endured. The suits accuse Strain of abusing his position of power to engage in sexual acts with inmates and employees of the jail he oversaw. The survivors allege that Strain’s behavior was not… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorneys Attend Louisiana Supreme Court Arguments
Yesterday, the Louisiana Supreme Court held oral arguments in T.S. v. Congregation of Holy Cross Southern Province, Inc., a case expected to determine whether countless childhood sexual abuse survivors will get a second chance at justice under Louisiana’s Act 322. Attorneys Frank Lamothe, Kristi Schubert and Julien Lamothe from the Lamothe Firm, which currently represents… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Featured in the News
WWLTV and The Advocate newspaper recently featured segments and articles pertaining to sexual abuse survivors seeking justice in civil suits against former St. Tammany Parish sheriff Jack Strain. Also discussed are the ongoing constitutional challenges against the 2021 Louisiana state legislation that removed the time restriction for filing lawsuits and provided a three-year window for… Read More
What To Do If Your Child Has Been Sexually Assaulted at School
Sexual abuse or sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, or socioeconomic status. When the victim is a child, however, it can be especially difficult to know how to respond. As more and more children report being sexually abused or assaulted in grade school and high school, it’s vital that parents… Read More
Newsletter
The Lamothe Law Firm Newsletter for April 2023 ARTICLES April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Have You Been Sexually Assaulted? Signs Your Child is Being Groomed by a Sexual Predator The Prison Rape Elimination Act: Ensuring Inmates’ Safety and Dignity Frank Lamothe Included Among 2023 Super Lawyers in Louisiana Lawdragon Inducts Frank Lamothe into… Read More
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
April 2023 marks the official 22st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The theme for 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” There is an epidemic of sexual abuse in our country. Statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) reveal that each year in the U.S., more than 433,648 people… Read More
