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Were You Sexually Abused In The Archdiocese Of New York? We Can Help.

If you have been sexually abused by a priest – or anyone else working in the Archdiocese of New York – you may have a limited time to seek justice due to the recent passage of the Child Victims Act. Horowitz Law is now evaluating legal claims for anyone sexually abused by a priest, brother, nun, teacher, coach, or another lay employee of the Archdiocese of New York. Contact us today at 954-641-2100 to learn more.

For the first time ever in New York State, people over the age of 25 can file civil lawsuits seeking justice for the lifetime of hurt and shame that is caused by childhood sexual abuse.

Due to the recent passage of the long-fought Child Victims Act in early 2019, people over the age of 25 now have the ability to file civil lawsuits for damages resulting from childhood sexual abuse in New York State.

A short “window” of time, as it is often called, will allow anyone sexually abused as a child in New York State to file lawsuits against their perpetrators and the institutions that protected and enabled the abusers, even if the statute of limitations had previously run out. The window is now open but will only be open for a very limited time. Once the window has expired, many clergy sexual abuse claims will be forever barred.

Therefore, it is very important that you contact us today to determine your legal options against the Archdiocese of New York and anyone else who has hurt you.

Our lawyers are among the most experienced in the country in cases of clergy sexual abuse – and experience matters when bishops have the toughest lawyers in America working hard to protect their secrets.

Sexual abuse by any member of the clergy is an egregious breach of trust. Adam Horowitz is among the most experienced attorneys in the country in representing persons sexually abused by priests from the Catholic church and clergy of many other faiths. Since 2000, the lawyers of Horowitz Law have handled hundreds of clergy sexual abuse cases involving various religious institutions, including Roman Catholic dioceses and religious orders nationwide. These cases have arisen in religious schools, churches and parishes, seminaries, religious counseling, retreats, schools and other activities sponsored by religious institutions.

In these cases, the lawyers of Horowitz Law have often prevailed on complex issues involving statutes of limitations, the First Amendment, and the discovery of “confidential” records that the Catholic Church has tried to conceal for nearly a century in some cases. In fighting these battles, our attorneys have become very familiar with the church’s unique hierarchy, record-keeping policies, terminology, and defense tactics, and are often called upon by colleagues to consult on these matters.

Most importantly, we have become familiar with the unique challenges and needs of survivors of clergy sexual abuse – and their families – during the legal process. Your safety and well-being are always our first priority.

We Have Identified 221 Archdiocese Of New York Clergy Publicly Accused Of Sexual Abuse And Misconduct

Truth is power. Through our own efforts, our lawyers have compiled what we believe is the most comprehensive list of priests and other clergy accused of sexual abuse of minors who have worked in the Archdiocese of New York, and the list is expected to grow as more survivors come forward to speak their truth. So far, we have identified a shocking 221 clergy who worked in the Archdiocese of New York who have been publicly accused of sexual abuse and misconduct in New York City and beyond. In many cases, the people listed below were merely transferred from parish to parish after allegations arose, and left a long trail of victims across the Archdiocese of New York.

The clergy we have identified are:

Additionally, two New York priests identified only as “Father A” and “Father J” were listed in the Colorado Attorney General Special Master’s Report of clergy sexual misconduct.

Horowitz Law represents victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Archdiocese of New York. If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest or other Catholic clergy in New York state, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Archdiocese of New York now have legal options, but filing deadlines will apply so do not delay in reaching out to us. Our lawyers have decades of experience representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse in New York and nationwide. We can help.

Contact us at 954-641-2100 or reach out online to discuss your options today.