Maine Religious Clergy Sex Abuse Claims Attorney

Experienced Religious Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawyers in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New England, and Beyond

If you or a loved one have been abused by religious clergy, our experienced attorneys can help you seek justice and compensation. Serving clients in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New England, and beyond, we are dedicated to holding perpetrators and religious institutions accountable for their actions.

Clergy sexual abuse violates trust and leaves lasting scars. At Berman & Simmons, we understand the patterns of abuse and cover-ups within religious institutions. Our team will fight aggressively for your rights, ensuring you receive maximum compensation and long-overdue accountability.

We handle cases against all religious organizations where sexual abuse has occurred, including:

• Catholic clergy sexual abuse
• Seventh-day Adventist Church sexual abuse
• Jehovah’s Witnesses sexual abuse
• The Salvation Army sexual abuse
• All other churches and religious groups

We Can Help You File Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

In the U.S., over 6,000 Catholic clergy members have been accused of sexual abuse, with many cases involving priests and dating back decades. However, monsignors, bishops, brothers, and nuns have also been implicated. Diocesan leaders often transfer accused clergy to different parishes, complicating justice for victims. Despite these challenges, survivors are not alone, and we’re here to help. Our Catholic Church sex abuse attorneys provide compassionate, confidential support, listening to your story and developing a strategy to seek justice. We’ll file lawsuits against perpetrators and institutions that covered up the abuse. Your identity will remain confidential until you decide to move forward, and we’ll ensure your claim stays private throughout the process. Let us help you achieve justice and accountability.

Do you have evidence materials to share?

Child sexual abuse occurs across religions and denominations, with trusted clergy members sometimes violating the faith and trust of their communities by sexually assaulting innocent church members. The Catholic Church continues to face hundreds of clergy abuse accusations annually, often met with minimal response from the Vatican. Survivors of priest sexual misconduct frequently endure lifelong mental, emotional, and physical scars.

The attorneys at Berman & Simmons are dedicated to fighting for survivors of clergy abuse, helping them achieve justice and accountability they might not attain alone. We are committed to providing support and pursuing peace for those impacted by these egregious acts.

If you’ve experienced priest sexual abuse, witnessed it, or wish to support survivors in holding the church accountable, you can assist by providing evidence. Materials such as Catholic Youth Organization yearbooks, parish photos, religious educational materials, or communications from dioceses are invaluable to our litigation efforts. Call (207) 417-4199 or submit evidence materials confidentially through our form.

Clergy of Other Religious Groups

Investigations are uncovering cases of sexual abuse within various religious organizations, including the Mormon Church, Orthodox Judaism/Yeshivas, Eastern and New Age groups, Methodists, Evangelical and Pentecostal churches, and more. Like other institutions, clergy members in these organizations may exploit their positions of power and trust to groom and abuse victims, targeting children, teens, and even vulnerable adults.

Reporting abuse can bring harsh criticism from within religious communities, but our attorneys are here to provide unwavering support. We understand the challenges survivors face and are committed to helping you hold abusive religious leaders accountable, regardless of when the abuse occurred.

Whether the abuse happened recently or decades ago, it’s never too late to seek justice. At Berman & Simmons, we stand by survivors and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice and survivors receive the compensation and validation they deserve.