Practice Areas
Sexual Misconduct
Standing with survivors, and holding accountable both perpetrators and the institutions that enabled them.
Overview
What happened to you was not your fault.
Sexual misconduct thrives on silence, and the civil justice system exists to break it. Separate from any criminal case, survivors can bring civil claims for the harm done to them, on their own terms and with their own lawyer.
Responsibility often reaches beyond the perpetrator. Employers, schools, churches, youth organizations, and property owners can be liable when negligent hiring, ignored warnings, or absent supervision and security made the abuse possible.
These cases require discretion, patience, and care, and that is how we handle them. You set the pace. Everything you share is confidential. And you will get honest answers, never pressure.
What we investigate
Getting to what really happened
Accountability starts with understanding how the misconduct was allowed to happen:
- The perpetrator’s history and how they gained access
- Negligent hiring, screening, and retention decisions
- Warnings, complaints, and prior incidents that were ignored
- Supervision, policies, and training that failed
- Security failures that made the assault possible
- The full impact of the harm on your life
How we help
On your terms
Every step of a survivor’s case moves at the survivor’s pace:
- Listen first, in a free and completely confidential conversation
- Explain your options honestly, including what litigation involves
- Pursue privacy protections available under the rules where appropriate
- Hold accountable every person and institution that enabled the harm
- Pursue compensation for the injury and everything it has cost you
The information on this page is general and not legal advice. Every situation is different. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your case.
Common questions
Sexual Misconduct questions, answered
General answers to what people ask most. Every case is different, and this is not legal advice. For guidance about your situation, please reach out.
Can I bring a civil case if there is also a criminal case?
Yes. Civil and criminal cases are separate. A criminal case is brought by the state and can result in punishment; a civil case is yours, and it seeks accountability and compensation. You can pursue a civil claim whether or not criminal charges were filed, and regardless of how they turned out.
Can anyone besides the perpetrator be held responsible?
Often, yes. Employers, schools, religious and youth organizations, and property owners can be liable when their negligence, in hiring, supervision, security, or responding to warnings, made the misconduct possible. Institutional accountability is frequently the heart of these cases.
Will my case be public?
Privacy is a real concern, and there are tools that can help, including, in some circumstances, proceeding under initials or a pseudonym and seeking protective orders for sensitive information. What is available depends on the court and the case. We will talk through privacy honestly before you decide anything.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
Deadlines in these cases vary with the circumstances, including the survivor’s age at the time and the claims involved, and they can be unforgiving. The safest course is to ask early, confidentially, so you know exactly where you stand.
Free, confidential consultation
Talk to a lawyer who will listen
Tell us what happened. We will review your situation and give you an honest read on your options, with no obligation.