Our sexual abuse lawyers help survivors take action in civil court, protecting their privacy while fighting for the justice and compensation needed for healing.
With 250,000 cases handled, our legal team takes on sexual abuse claims with determination, building strong cases that demand accountability in court.
Our firm has recovered over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements, helping clients gain financial relief and stability after life-changing events.
A sexual abuse claim gives survivors the power to take action outside of the criminal system. It can help cover the cost of therapy and other support that makes recovery possible.
Teachers or staff abused students in their care.
Residents of any age harmed in programs meant for care.
Clergy or church leaders harmed those they served.
Supervisors or coworkers engaged in serious abuse.
Doctors or therapists exploited trusted positions.
Civil lawsuits brought against traffickers or enablers.
Coaches or staff abused power in sports or the arts.
Abuse contributed to suicide or other fatal outcomes.
Counselors or leaders misused authority over minors.
Our team understands the importance of trauma-informed legal representation. Start your claim now.
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Every trial attorney on our team is trained to fight aggressively for your rights. Here’s how our team will help, starting with your first phone call.
Free Case Review
We’ll review your claim and explain the best legal options available.
claim investigation
Our team gathers evidence and builds a strong case from the start.
expert Negotiation
We deal directly with insurers to secure the maximum recovery possible.
Court Representation
If a fair settlement isn’t possible, we’re ready to fight for you at trial.
No-Win, No-Fee
We guarantee that you don’t pay us unless we win your case.
Survivors often have questions about sexual abuse lawsuits. This section explains how claims are handled and the steps that can support recovery through the legal process.
Criminal charges punish an offender, but they don’t provide survivors with the resources to rebuild. A civil lawsuit is different because it focuses on accountability and compensation. Survivors can bring claims against the individual who harmed them and, in some cases, against the institutions that ignored warning signs. Our attorneys can explain your legal rights and support you through every step of the process, getting you the compensation you need to cover the costs of therapy, treatment, and other needs tied to recovery.
Good question. We understand that privacy is one of the greatest concerns for survivors. Our lawyers take deliberate steps to protect sensitive information, such as requesting that names remain confidential in public records whenever possible. We also manage communication with the court and the opposing side so survivors aren’t repeatedly exposed to retraumatizing questions. We’re here to make you feel supported while getting you the justice you deserve.
A civil lawsuit can provide survivors with financial resources that make recovery less overwhelming. That may include covering the cost of therapy or other medical treatment and replacing income that was lost when the trauma made it hard to keep working. Our attorneys build these cases by showing the real impact abuse has had on a person’s life, and fight to make sure compensation reflects both current needs and the support survivors will require in the future.
When abuse happens inside an organization, it’s not just the person who caused the harm who may be responsible. Schools, churches, treatment centers, and other institutions can face claims if they failed to act on warning signs or looked the other way. Our legal team digs into how leaders responded when concerns were raised and whether basic protections were ignored. By uncovering these failures, we can push for accountability that reaches beyond the abuser, showing how the system itself created the conditions for abuse to continue.
The deadline to file a sexual abuse claim is different in every state, and in recent years many states have given survivors more time to come forward. This change recognizes that it often takes years before someone is ready to take legal action. Our attorneys review each case to see what deadlines apply and whether exceptions are possible. Even if the abuse happened long ago, survivors may still have the right to file, and our lawyers can help make sure that chance isn’t lost.
Definitely. When abuse contributes to suicide or serious medical problems that end in death, families can bring a wrongful death lawsuit. These cases give families the chance to ask hard questions and uncover the truth about what happened. It also provides an opportunity to get accountability in a public way. Our firm builds these claims carefully, connecting the abuse to the loss and showing how it changed the family’s future. While no lawsuit can replace what was taken, it can provide financial support for expenses and bring a measure of recognition that the loss was not just a private tragedy but a preventable failure.
Civil cases for sexual abuse often lead to new policies and protections. Follow along for updates on lawsuits that may influence how survivors are supported.