New York City Clergy Sexual Abuse Attorneys
Last updated on March 18, 2025
Sexual abuse by members of the clergy happens all too often. Parents, caregivers, and even the religious organization itself regularly teach young congregation members to admire, respect and trust Church leaders and the clergy. Often, children are under the direct care and supervision of ministers or priests, and it’s within this framework abuse takes place.
Abuse by clergy is not just a Catholic problem. Clergy sexual abuse is not to be tolerated. At Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, we understand the need for closure after a sexual molestation case and will work tirelessly to protect your interests. All too often the case, complaints of abuse will cause the religious organization to relocate the minister to another community, thereby hiding any past accusations of wrongdoing.
What Is Clergy Abuse?
Safe within a religious organization, the sexual predator is given the means, opportunity, and an implied sense of trust to “groom” a child. This violation of confidence is particularly harmful to the young victim. These silent victims and their families are unaware of the risks involved, often encouraging their young children to participate in church events or become altar boys.
It is important to remember that abuse claims have time-sensitive filing restrictions, so call immediately to preserve your legal rights and avoid missing an opportunity to recover financial compensation from those responsible.
Let Our Experienced Clergy Abuse Attorneys Help
When prosecuting a sex crime case, most times only the perpetrators and those who help hide any criminal activity are held accountable by the Court.
However, in a civil suit, Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, will identify all responsible parties; we will examine the hiring, training and supervision of the abuser and investigate any failures to act upon warning signs or complaints.
Some of our attorneys are former prosecutors who helped prosecute sexual predators, sending many to jail. The attorneys at Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, have extensive sex crimes trial experience.
We look forward to helping you put this tragic event behind you. One of the primary ways to do that is by utilizing the Child Victims Act.
What Is The Child Victims Act?
New York passed the Child Victims Act to help the young, abused victims of sexual abuse find justice when the normal statute of limitations ended. Under it, the window for criminal and civil action is extended in cases of sexual abuse of a minor.
There is no shortage of stories and victims of clergy abuse, and the Child Victims Act is there to help. Victims now have until the age of 55 to come forward and file for a civil lawsuit against their abusers and the institutions that protected them.
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Lawyers with Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, are pure contingency fee attorneys and only collect costs and fees if they win the case and the client receives a recovery. If the client does not collect, the firm doesn’t collect either.
Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, will be the aggressive advocate you need on your side, in and out of court. Contact our office today at 212-353-8700.