Clergy Abuse Attorney in New York
Awareness of clergy abuse in Catholic churches across the country has become greater and greater as more survivors tell their stories and demand justice and punishment for those priests, bishops and other church officials who either condoned, ignored or perpetrated the abuse. Though you may feel that you are alone in your abuse, you need to know that there are hundreds of individuals who have similar experiences with church officials who have come forward and brought legal action against the abusive members of the clergy.
Some individuals have remained silent after experiencing a feeling of rejection or disbelief when they attempted to report the clergy abuse to another priest or church official. No matter what your previous circumstances are, these molesters and abusers need to be reported and held accountable for their crimes. You do have legal rights.
Speaking with a competent and knowledgeable clergy abuse lawyer at the Zalkin Law Firm can set things in motion. The attorneys at the Zalkin Law Firm have years of experience helping survivors of clergy abuse – no matter if this is the first time you have ever considered telling anyone about the abuse or if you have tried countless times to get someone to believe you that you were treated this way – we can help you. The New York clergy abuse attorneys are extremely familiar with your legal rights in Catholic priest sexual abuse cases. Even if you have been told by a church official or other individual that you don’t have any rights – you need to speak with a qualified lawyer who can explain your legal rights to you so that you can decide what your next step is going to be.
Taking action against Catholic priest abuse:
It can be extremely difficult to tell another person about your abuse. Your attorney at the Zalkin Law Firm is deeply aware of this fact. Even though it can be upsetting and traumatic to relive your experience, your lawyer can best protect you and fight to get your abuser the deserved punishment if you are willing to tell the whole story. Although it can be very hard, it can also result in your abuser finally facing his deeds in a court of law. The Zalkin Law Firm is here to help survivors of clergy abuse in any way possible. Let us fight for your rights.
Contact a New York Clergy Sexual Abuse Attorney at the Zalkin Law Firm today to schedule your initial consultation.