Religious Clergy Sex Abuse Claims
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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 207-407-9465 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.
What Our Expert Clergy Abuse Attorneys Can Do for You
When you want to pursue a case against an abusive clergy member, you first need to talk to our legal team. We’ll review your case to determine if we can pursue a claim on your behalf against the religious leader or institution.
Our church sex abuse lawyers will also review the laws regarding the statute of limitations in your state to see if we can take the case forward.
Why Choose Us for Your Clergy Sexual Abuse Case?
At Berman & Simmons, we’re committed to forming the best team to represent you. Our clergy sexual abuse lawyers and staff received trauma-informed training because we want to help survivors of abuse as much as possible. With patience, empathy, and respect, we listen to you so we can understand your experience and customize legal counsel and support to fit your best interests. We work for you. We will help you achieve your goals.
If you’ve been sexually abused by clergy and need expert legal counsel, turn to Berman & Simmons. Our clergy sexual abuse lawyers will help you get maximum compensation and bring accountability to institutional abuse.
If you suffered sexual abuse as a child and are ready to speak with one of our Maine child sexual abuse attorneys and learn more about your rights, please contact us to arrange a free, confidential initial consultation.
How Our Process Works
Step 1: Get in Touch with Our Law Firm
To get started, contact our law firm today.
Step 2: Free Consultation
Our trained intake specialists will contact you for more information, and our religious abuse attorneys will provide a free consultation of your potential case.
Step 3: Pursue Your Case
Our clergy sex abuse survivor lawyers will handle every step of your case from start to finish. We’ll ensure you get the justice you deserve.
As a survivor of abuse, you have the right to hold the church accountable for misconduct of clergy members. Stepping forward with your legal claim not only exposes their abusive and vulgar practices but also ensures you recover financial compensation for the damages you incurred as a result of their abuse. You may get compensation for:
- Medical and mental health treatment expenses
- Emotional and psychological anguish
- Pain and suffering
- Inability to enjoy life
- Future medical costs