Risk factors and Prevention for Seamen Back Injuries
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Frank E. Lamothe, III
Frank Lamothe is a lawyer’s lawyer. He has earned his reputation of being the best of the best through superior trial skills and verdicts won through diligence, hard work and experience. With more than 40 years as a trial lawyer, he has developed a style that inspired one trial consultant to comment:
“You are a no-nonsense, business-like, precise courtroom practitioner who asks questions in a straight-forward and rapid manner. You relentlessly draw out a witness until you secure all information needed or required and you methodically pursue your agenda regardless of irritation interruption or pressure.”
Frank Lamothe receives frequent referrals from other attorneys who appreciate his strong trial skills. It’s not surprising, given his vast trial experience in personal injury and business litigation.
One of Mr. Lamothe’s colleagues proclaimed, “He is one of the finest trial lawyers in the United States. He is also a shining example of what it means to be a true professional: dedicated to helping others, unfailingly polite to fellow attorneys and members of the public, diligent in all cases he undertakes.” Click here to see more reviews of Frank Lamothe.
Because of Mr. Lamothe’s national prominence as a trial lawyer he was interviewed for a program by NBC News Monitor entitled “Danger on the Rigs” which aired on July 16, 1983. One of Mr. Lamothe’s cases was highlighted in the program.
Even his opponents have good things to say about him. One defense attorney described Mr. Lamothe as, “…a hard fighting opponent but a gentleman nevertheless.”
Mr. Lamothe has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. Mr. Lamothe is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum which requires a settlement or verdict over one million dollars for membership.
In the past three years Mr. Lamothe has handled over 75 sex abuse cases and recovered millions of dollars for his clients.
He is currently representing numerous businesses and individuals who have suffered losses in the BP Oil Spill. He is serving on the economic loss task force in the federal court litigation filed in the matter.
Mr. Lamothe has taught Trial Advocacy at 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 is a respected speaker and author who has lectured extensively and written many articles relating to personal injury and death litigation and business litigation.
Frank Lamothe is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only honor offered only after extensive peer review; he is also one of the select attorneys to earn the distinction of a listing in all editions of “The Best Lawyers of America,” in the area of personal injury litigation, an accolade that truly describes Mr. Lamothe and his abilities.
He also enjoys a select listing in the Corporate Counsel edition of Super Lawyers for 2010, 2011 and 2012 in the area of business litigation, on top of a listing in the 2007 – 2012 editions of Louisiana Super Lawyers, an honor limited to no more than 5 percent of all attorneys in the state.
He is also rated AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble, a certification mark that shows that his peers rank him as having the highest level of professional excellence.
He is President of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), which requires a minimum of 20 jury trials for admission. He also serves as a member of the National Board of Directors.
Mr. Lamothe is an invited member of the Outstanding Lawyers of America.
Mr. Lamothe 
is also an invited fellow of Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one half of one percent of American lawyers. He is a member of the Order of Justitia, which requires over 100 trials for admission.
While Mr. Lamothe is honored by such distinctions, he is most proud of being the dedicated father of three children. Outside of the home, he enjoys spending his leisure time riding motorcycles, including participating in motorcycle racing events.
Professional Affiliations:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Texas State Bar Association
- Colorado State Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association; Past President – New Orleans Chapter
- Louisiana Association for Justice Counsel of Directors; Board of Governors 2009-2010; Past Chair of the Business Torts Section
- American Association of Justice – Member; Past Chair of the Business Torts Section
- American Bar Association – Member; Past Co-Chair of Fiduciary Duties Subcommittee of the Business Torts Committee, Business Torts Committee – Member, & Litigation Section – Member
- New Orleans Bar Association
- Covington Bar Association
- Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates; President – Louisiana Chapter & National Board of Directors
- Litigation Council of America
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Outstanding Lawyers of America
- Tulane Inns of Court
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association
- Maritime Law Association of the United States
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