CLERGY SEXUAL ABUSE LAWYERS
GGH Law represents survivors of clergy sexual abuse in claims against dioceses and religious orders across the country. We handle every case with discretion, compassion, and experience. SEE IF YOUR CASE QUALIFIES
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Introduction
At GGH Law, we are dedicated to serving as advocates for survivors of clergy sexual abuse. We demand accountability from powerful institutions that participate in cover-ups to protect abusive clergy members from public scrutiny.
For many years, the reports have been numerous and consistent, exposing the wide-ranging and institutional sexual abuse within certain religious bodies, the Catholic Church in particular. For many years, too, the power of these religious institutions has created a culture of silence and complicity that elude the survivors. Lately, however, many high-profile reckoning stories have made rounds, with reports pouring in from across the country that place the number of abusive priests in the thousands. Here are some notable instances:
- Settlement with the Los Angeles Archdiocese (2007): Survivors received $660 million—this is the largest settlement to date involving clerical abuse.
- The 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report named over 300 priests as having committed sexual abuse over many years. More than 1,000 children were harmed, by the clergy and by the Roman Catholic Church’s cover-ups, both during the period of abuse and for long afterward. The report detailed decades of church abuse and compounded sins of secrecy.
- Settlement in the Diocese of Orange and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (2024): The clergy abuse cases in California resulted in an unprecedented payout of $10 million.
Here are some named entities in recent cases:
- Archdiocese of Baltimore
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- Archdiocese of New York
- Archdiocese of Illinois
- Archdiocese of Missouri
The GGH team of abuse lawyers has represented hundreds of survivors of clergy abuse across the country, including many survivors of clergy abuse in Illinois, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Nebraska, California, and Arizona. Sexual abuse by leaders of a religious institution, such as a member of the clergy or a spiritual elder, is a breach of trust at the highest level. GGH attorneys have handled cases against numerous different religious institutions, including, among others:
- ^The Roman Catholic Church
- ^The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon / LDS Church)
- ^Jehovah’s Witnesses, including the Watch Tower Society
- ^Baptist Churches
- ^Assemblies of God
Your Legal Rights as a Survivor
Recent years have seen many new laws passed that provide opportunities for survivors to get justice. These laws are designed to tackle the problems that survivors face when they finally decide to disclose their abuse—sometimes many years after the fact.
In order to make institutions take responsibility for their negligence, we need punitive damages. We will make sure that every single thing that you have endured is recognized.
We know how hard it is to step forward and tell your story. At GGH Law, we work with people like you, offering compassionate and professional legal representation. We fight the tough fights because we believe you deserve the justice that too many people are denied.
What can I recover?
Nothing can bring back what was lost as a result of the sexual abuse that you or a loved one suffered. But under the law and in civil court, the remedy you are entitled to is financial in nature.
In a civil court, when a lawsuit is filed, the individual bringing the lawsuit (the plaintiff) is entitled to damages if they are successful. Damages can include economic damages resulting from the sexual abuse—like medical or therapy bills—but they can also include non-economic damages, which include past, current, and future emotional distress; past, current, and future diminished quality of life; and pain and suffering resulting from the sexual abuse.
You never pay out of pocket.
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You only pay if we secure compensation.
Contact Us
The legal journey in sexual abuse cases requires more than just expertise—it requires empathy, sensitivity, and an unwavering commitment to justice. At GGH, we understand the profound impact that sexual abuse has on survivors and their families. We stand firm in our belief that survivors of sexual abuse have the right to seek justice, hold perpetrators accountable, and begin the process of healing.
The GGH team is dedicated to ensuring that survivors' voices are heard and their stories respected. We are here to help you navigate the legal process with care and confidence, advocating for the justice and closure you deserve.
Contact GGH Today for a free consultation at (312) 728-7444 or contact us online.
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