Sexual Abuse Attorneys

Sexual abuse is one of the most devastating violations a person can experience, leaving survivors silenced for years by fear, trauma, and shame. Many feel isolated and unsure of where to turn. But you are not alone. 

Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky stands with survivors. Our attorneys bring experience from leading roles in criminally prosecuting abuse and trafficking cases and have recovered millions of dollars for survivors who were harmed by the people and institutions that failed to protect them. We know how to hold abusers — and those who allowed the abuse to happen — accountable. If you’re ready to talk, we’re ready to listen.

Victims of sexual abuse need and deserve outstanding legal representation. They have been preyed upon by people they trusted. The sexual predators who hurt them must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

Larry Bendesky

WHAT SURVIVORS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIMS

Sexual abuse can happen anywhere — in a school, church, hospital, motel, childcare center, rideshare, treatment facility, or long-term care home. Abusers are often people in positions of trust: teachers, clergy, caregivers, supervisors, and medical professionals. And for many survivors, the abuse goes unreported for years.

Many survivors wait years, even decades, before speaking out. Recent changes in the law may allow you to file a civil claim, even if the abuse happened long ago. These claims are separate from criminal prosecutions and can be filed even if the abuser was never charged or convicted.

Speaking up is hard. Our team is uniquely trained in trauma-informed approaches and experienced in working with survivors of abuse of all ages. We’re here to give you answers, explain your legal options, and take action when you’re ready — always confidential and without pressure.

FIGHTING BACK AGAINST SEX TRAFFICKING

Sex trafficking is human trafficking that centers on sexual exploitation and abuse. Cases often involve a network of individuals and businesses that allowed the abuse to continue — and profited from it. Survivors may have been exploited in hotels, motels, online platforms, or other environments where warning signs were ignored. These cases aren’t just about individual traffickers — they’re about exposing the systems that failed to protect the most vulnerable.

Our firm helps survivors file civil lawsuits against both the perpetrators and the companies that enabled their actions through negligence or indifference. We understand how traffickers operate, what survivors face when they decide to speak out against their traffickers, and how to build winning cases that hold the traffickers and their enablers accountable.

LEGAL RIGHTS FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING

If you’re a survivor of sexual abuse or sex trafficking, you have the right to seek justice — not just through the criminal justice system, but also through the state and federal civil courts. A civil lawsuit can hold not only the abuser accountable, but also the people, institutions, or companies that allowed the abuse to happen or failed to stop it.

Through a civil claim, survivors may be able to recover compensation for:

• Emotional trauma and psychological harm
• Pain and suffering
• Costs of therapy, medical care, or long-term treatment
• Lost income or educational opportunities
• Punitive damages meant to hold wrongdoers accountable

We understand how difficult it is to take this step. That’s why our team is here to walk you through your options, answer your questions, and help you decide what justice looks like for you — all in a safe, confidential space.

UNMATCHED ADVOCACY

We know how to take on powerful institutions — and win. 

Our attorneys bring decades of experience handling high-stakes sexual abuse and sex trafficking cases, in both civil court and previous roles as state and federal prosecutors. Our team is led by Alan Borowsky, former Special Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant District Attorney, who served as Chief of the Special Victims Unit’s Human Trafficking Division and worked with the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Project Safe Childhood.

We’ve prosecuted predators, dismantled trafficking networks, and now use that same skill set to hold abusers and enablers accountable through civil litigation. Our recent results include:

• $1.4 million settlement involving the abuse of a child at a childcare center

• $1.35 million settlement for a college student assaulted by members of a fraternity

• Over $3 million recovered for survivors of abuse at a children’s behavioral health facility

And we do this work the right way. Our attorneys and staff are trauma-informed and survivor-centered. We know how to build strong cases without retraumatizing the people we represent.

We’ve successfully gone up against national fraternities, religious organizations, childcare chains, hospitals, hotels, and more. These cases are never easy. But we don’t flinch. We investigate thoroughly, litigate strategically, and pursue justice relentlessly — no matter who’s on the other side.

UNMATCHED COMMITMENT

Our firm is known for taking on the toughest cases and standing with victims of powerful aggressors when others won’t. We’ve built a reputation for treating clients with compassion and respect — while vigorously pursuing the results they deserve.

We offer:

• Free and completely confidential consultations
• Representation with no fees unless we win
• A team of trauma-informed attorneys and paralegals experienced in working with survivors of trauma and abuse
• A survivor-first approach focused on privacy, safety, and long-term healing

We’re not here to pressure you. We’re here to fight for you — when you’re ready.

If you or someone you love has survived sexual abuse or sex trafficking, contact us for a free, confidential consultation. You don’t have to carry this alone — and you don’t have to stay silent.

You deserve to be heard.