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Delivering Justice for Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse in California

Like many other clergy sexual abuse survivors, our clients Diana, Keith, and Stanley thought no one would believe their stories about what predators had done to them—the church was above reproach. They suffered in silence. But now there is a reason to speak up.

Find out today if you are eligible to receive compensation for the abuse you have suffered.

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We pride ourselves on treating survivors and all of our clients with respect and compassion. We leave no stone unturned in our effort to maximize our clients’ compensation and help them move forward.

"The priest that I reported it to was somebody that our family trusted. Without hesitation he said to let it go…just forget about it."

"It was a total destruction of a small girl's life."

Catholic clergy sexual abuse survivor

For a limited time, a new law revives legal claims of many adults who, as children, were sexually abused by clergy in California. Many survivors now have the opportunity to seek compensation and to hold their abusers and the church that protected predator priests accountable. We would welcome the opportunity to help you seek the justice you deserve.

Time is of the Essence

Contact the sexual abuse lawyers at Janet, Janet & Suggs (JJS) and Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos (ASWT) to find out if you are eligible to bring a claim for the torment you have endured, and are continuing to endure. It is important to act without delay, as the California window of opportunity is only open for a limited time.

All communications with clients are confidential to the extent permissible by law, and privileged. While some survivors are comfortable sharing their names publicly, others may prefer maintaining privacy in these matters. If we were to file a lawsuit on your behalf, we could identify you only as a Jane Doe or John Doe.

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We have been helping clients in need for 40 years.

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We have successfully represented thousands of sexual abuse survivors against abusers and those who protected them.

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We have recovered over $3 billion in compensation to help make our clients’ lives better.

"The shame, embarrassment, feeling of low self-worth, and scores of 'labels' we give ourselves are not fitting. He was a big man, I was a little boy."

Catholic clergy sex abuse survivor

File a Claim Now

We would welcome the opportunity to help you bring a timely and persuasive lawsuit, if this is the best choice for your case. Our goal is to help you achieve a full measure of justice and the peace of mind that goes along with it.

Many dioceses have established compensation funds from which survivors can be compensated, but they have been short-changing survivors with small settlement offers that are designed for people who can’t pursue a full-scale litigation. With the revival window, survivors now have the leverage to be compensated with the amounts they deserve.

Whatever avenue you want to pursue, we can help you present your claim in the most powerful way possible.

Richard Serbin of JJS has been a crusader for survivors of clergy sexual abuse for decades.

Elise Sanguinetti is a past president of the American Association of Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America).

Mike Arias is a past president of Consumer Attorneys of California.

Natalie D'Antonio of JJS is a former sexual abuse prosecutor.

Andrew S. Janet of JJS is co-chair of the firm’s Sexual Abuse Division.

Brenda A. Harkavy of JJS is a known leader in prosecuting rapists and other sexual predators.