Sexual Abuse Lawyers
A Safe Space for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Many survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault are seeking closure, a way to heal, a way to move forward — often years after the abuse. They need a safe place where they can discuss their legal options with lawyers who have a special expertise in, and understanding of, their situation. The Sexual Abuse team at Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers provides that safe place.
Expertise
We have helped thousands of survivors, whether the sexual abuse or sexual assault was an isolated incident or long-term abuse. We help sort through their legal options to find the most effective path forward and ensure both the abuser and responsible institutions are held to account. We empower individuals to stand up for themselves, secure in the knowledge that they are protected by our extensive legal experience with sexual abuse and sexual assault cases. If a survivor chooses to sue, we know how to prepare an effective lawsuit to help achieve their healing goals.
We have successfully helped survivors obtain compensation in cases involving the following types of institutions:
Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein
Sexual Abuse Lawyers
With our expert team of sexual assault and sexual abuse lawyers practicing almost exclusively in this area of personal injury law, our office is uniquely placed to represent people who have suffered serious physical or psychological harm from sexual abuse.
Compassionate advocacy when you need it most. You are not alone.
When you contact our office for an initial, no-obligation, free consultation, we will listen to your story with great empathy and maintain the strictest confidence.
As a sexual abuse survivor, please know there are options that you can take in your healing journey.
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Confidentiality
At Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers, we recognize and respect the sensitivity of personal information.
Understandably, you may have concerns about your privacy. We can take steps to protect your privacy, even in court, by beginning your case with your initials instead of your name.
Taking that first step to contact a law firm to discuss how you were hurt by sexual abuse can be challenging, but when that call is made to Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein you can trust it will be received with all the compassion, professionalism and respect that you need and deserve.