Best Lawyers in America
The Best Lawyers in America is regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. To be elected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers,a candidate for admission's qualities as a lawyer are subjected to an exhaustive review in which leading lawyers in the United States confidentially evaluate the candidate. Leading law firms in the United States nominate lawyers to be included and one must be subjected to a rigorous evaluation by lawyers in your his area. This referral guide is unique in that you are not allowed to pay a fee to be listed. A listing is simply based on evaluation andpossible admission after rigorous peer review. Frank Lamothe is one of the select few attorneys who have been listed in every edition of the The Best Lawyers in America since it inception in 1983.
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Louisiana Super Lawyers
Mr. Lamothe has been included in the 2007 and 2008 Louisiana Super Lawyers lists. Only five percent of the attorneys in Louisiana are chosen each year. The Super Lawyer’s selection process includes peer nominations followed by a blue ribbon panel review and independent research of candidates. Each candidate is evaluated on certain professional achievements and various indicators including verdicts, settlements, transactions, experience, honors and awards, pro bono activity and bar activities.
American College of Trial Lawyers
The American College of Trial Lawyers is an exclusive organization. Admission is extended only by invitation after a thorough investigation is conducted by members who are experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of trial advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers can never exceed more than one (1%) percent of the total lawyer population in any state of the union. To be a member, a trial lawyer must be “unquestionably and eminently qualified and be regarded as the best in their state.”
The review process is exhaustive in that it consists of interviews with judges before whom the candidate has appeared as well as lawyers who have handled matters that are adverse to the candidate. The process is multi-layered and the candidate must pass rigorous scrutiny prior to being admitted.
American Board of Trial Advocates
Mr. Lamothe is also an invited member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. To be a member, a member must have tried a certain number of jury cases to conclusion. Membership is by invitation only. Mr. Lamothe has been a member of ABOTA since 1996 having demonstrated his extraordinary ability as a jury trial lawyer. A primary mission of ABOTA is to preserve the right to jury trial and preservation of the civil jury system. ABOTA makes every effort to inform the public about the vital importance of the Seventh Amendment which gives the right to trial by jury.
New Orleans Magazine
Mr. Lamothe has received the honor of being identified as one of the Best Lawyers in New Orleans by New Orleans Magazine. Every other year New Orleans Magazine publishes a list of attorneys who have been selected by their peers as the best lawyers practicing in the New Orleans area.
Outstanding Lawyers of America (OLA)
Mr. Lamothe was selected for inclusion in Outstanding Lawyers of America. Outstanding Lawyers of America was founded to recognize and promote outstanding achievement in the practice of law and to provide a method to locate quality legal counsel across the United States. Membership in OLA is limited to only 100 highly rated attorneys in each state in the union. These members are selected to nomination by attorneys reviews, professional achievements and accomplishments, or from the use or ratings or surveys conducted by reputable organizations and publications.
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Mr. Lamothe is member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. It is limited to membership of attorneys who achieved a verdict or settlement of one million dollars or more on behalf of a client.