Clergy members hold positions of immense trust and authority. When that trust is violated through acts of sexual abuse, the harm inflicted can be life-altering. In Pennsylvania, survivors of clergy abuse have legal options not only against the individual abuser but also against the churches, dioceses, and religious organizations that allowed misconduct to occur.
Our clergy sexual abuse attorneys help survivors pursue civil lawsuits to seek justice, financial compensation, and institutional accountability. You have the right to be heard—and the right to fight back.
Grounds for a Civil Claim Against Religious Institutions:
You may be able to file a lawsuit if:
A priest, pastor, rabbi, or minister sexually abused you
Your reports were ignored, suppressed, or covered up
The religious organization reassigned known abusers
The institution failed to screen or supervise clergy properly
Church officials discouraged reporting abuse to law enforcement
Even if criminal charges were never filed, a civil lawsuit can provide a path to justice and recovery.
Compensation May Cover:
Psychological therapy and counseling
Medical treatment for trauma
Emotional pain, suffering, and life disruption
Lost wages and diminished future earnings
Punitive damages for egregious misconduct
We understand the strength it takes to come forward—and we are ready to stand with you.
Why Survivors Choose Our Pennsylvania Legal Team:
Decades of success in clergy sexual abuse cases
Survivor-first, trauma-informed advocacy
No fees unless we recover compensation
Free and confidential case reviews statewide
Your voice matters. Let us help you use it to demand justice.
