Frank Lamothe is a seasoned trial lawyer and veteran plaintiff’s advocate with decades of hands-on experience resolving serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. He continues to earn his already stellar reputation as an extremely skilled trial advocate who conducts himself with integrity and the highest standards of professionalism. LaMothe has tried and won many multi-million-dollar cases during his career in federal and state courts throughout the country, including in Louisiana, Colorado, Arizona, Florida, and Mississippi.
LaMothe is personally committed to and passionate about defending the rights of plaintiffs. In a recent media profile, LaMothe noted, “It is professionally satisfying to help individuals with limited recourse. These are the forgotten people in our society. Large corporations can spend large sums of money on lawyers to serve their interests. The working man or woman has a limited ability to hire quality lawyers to make his/her life better. My job is to even the score.”
Among the most esteemed and go-to trial lawyers in New Orleans, LaMothe’s practice centers around his genuine concern for individuals who have been wronged or injured. Inside and outside the courtroom, LaMothe brings an absolute commitment to knowing the law and trial procedure. His hard-earned and battle-tested skills are grounded in diligence, hard work, and smart legal strategy. Frank consistently crafts highly persuasive arguments delivered via effective storytelling and grounded in sound legal theory, focused on realizing the right result.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2026 | Personal Injury, Wrongful Death |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2025 | Personal Injury, Wrongful Death |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2024 | |
| The 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2023 | |
| Lawdragon Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees | 2023 | Plaintiff Litigation |
| The 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2022 | |
| The 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2021 | |
| The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2020 | |
| Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2019 |
LaMothe delivers an undeniably deep bench of veteran skill when trying sexual assault and abuse claims, maritime, offshore, Jones Act, oil field claims, and industrial, trucking, and motorcycle accident lawsuits. He has handled many mass torts cases, including representing numerous businesses and individuals who have suffered losses in the BP Oil Spill. He also actively served on the economic loss task force in the federal court litigation filed in the matter.
A “lawyer’s lawyer” at the core, LaMothe feels privileged to be the “go-to” referral source for other attorneys seeking comprehensive and effectual plaintiff advocacy for their clients, colleagues, and network of professionals and personal contacts. Lawyers who know LaMothe truly appreciate his vast trial experience in personal injury litigation and his seemingly innate ability to win for those he serves.
In particular, LaMothe works tirelessly to find justice for sexual abuse and assault survivors. He was instrumental in settling a group of clergy sex abuse cases for over $5 million. He also lectures regularly on sex abuse in Louisiana and authored the treatise “Sex Abuse in Louisiana.” Given the highly personal nature of sexual abuse and assault claims under the law, LaMothe is valued by prospective and existing clients for his ability to create a safe atmosphere to tell their stories and for his discretion and compassion when safeguarding not only their rights but also their dignity and comfort in the face of unimaginable events.
A believer in supporting the development of the next generation of lawyers, LaMothe taught Trial Advocacy at the Tulane University School of Law, the Paul F. Hebert School of Law at Louisiana State University, and the School of Law at Loyola University in New Orleans. He served on numerous seminar programs and lectured at many continuing legal education programs in the areas of maritime personal injury and death claims, as well as on various subjects relating to his trial practice.
At the heart of LaMothe’s personal and professional life is an unwavering dedication to improving the communities in which he lives and works. Most recently, LaMothe spearheaded the creation of the Lamothe Charitable Fund, which supports disadvantaged children’s causes.
