Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is often more than an individual crime—it is a systemic crisis. Survivors are frequently targeted in environments where abuse is tolerated, ignored, or actively hidden. When schools fail to protect students, when churches shield clergy, when healthcare organizations overlook misconduct—these institutions become complicit. Our firm specializes in identifying and holding accountable the institutions that failed in their duty to protect. We help survivors uncover the truth and pursue the justice they deserve.
Types of Sexual Abuse
Institutional sexual abuse takes many forms. Survivors may be abused by clergy, teachers, coaches, physicians, foster parents, or supervisors—often under the guise of mentorship or care. Sexual abuse may involve physical assault, coercion, grooming, or emotional manipulation. What unites these cases is the environment of power and trust that allows abuse to thrive unchecked. We expose the full range of misconduct and the organizational blind spots that permitted it. Whether it’s a school that ignored complaints or an employer that failed to act, we investigate and pursue every responsible party.
Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Civil lawsuits are one of the most effective tools for exposing institutional sexual abuse. Unlike criminal cases, which are focused on convicting an individual, civil litigation gives survivors the opportunity to uncover systemic negligence, compel internal accountability, and secure financial compensation. Our attorneys understand the complexity of these cases and have experience litigating against religious institutions, public and private schools, healthcare providers, and national nonprofits. We ensure your voice is heard and that the entities responsible for sexual abuse are held to account in a court of law.
Sexual Abuse Compensation
Survivors of sexual abuse often carry the marks of lifelong trauma. Compensation through a civil claim can help support medical care, therapy, lost wages, and the emotional costs of healing. But beyond monetary recovery, civil lawsuits can also force policy reforms and systemic change. We pursue full, fair sexual abuse compensation—not only for what was lost, but for what must be corrected in the systems that failed. In some cases, we also pursue punitive damages to penalize particularly egregious misconduct and send a clear message that silence and inaction in cases of sexual abuse will not be tolerated.
Seeking Legal Help for a Sexual Abuse Case Against an Institution
When you’ve been hurt by sexual abuse—especially by someone within an institution you trusted—the thought of legal action can feel overwhelming. But you are not alone. Survivors across the country have stepped forward to hold both abusers and institutions accountable, and doing so can be a powerful way to seek justice.
For many, pursuing a lawsuit is not only about financial compensation. It is also about exposing systemic failures, protecting others from similar harm, and reclaiming one’s voice after being silenced.