LITIGATION + ADVOCACY
Survivors of sexual abuse, assault and trafficking deserve more than a legal process. They deserve to understand it. They deserve to know what comes next. And they deserve counsel capable of pursuing accountability without forgetting the human being at the center of the case. McCabe Kent represents survivors in complex matters involving individuals, organizations and institutions.
The case belongs to the survivor.
Litigation can involve deeply personal information, institutional resistance, difficult discovery and years of events a survivor may have spent considerable energy trying to move beyond. That reality should shape how representation works. We approach these matters with preparation, discretion and respect. The objective is accountability. But the process used to pursue it matters.
Experience when the stakes are personal.
Complex survivor litigation may involve institutional responsibility, historical conduct, multiple parties, difficult evidentiary issues and significant legal opposition. Those cases require litigation capability. They also require judgment. Because a survivor should never feel like evidence in someone else’s lawsuit.
THE QUESTIONS LEADERS ASK US
Can survivors bring civil claims involving sexual abuse or assault?
Civil remedies may be available depending on the facts, jurisdiction, responsible parties and applicable time limits. A lawyer can evaluate the circumstances and explain potential legal options.
Can an institution potentially be involved in an abuse case?
Depending on the facts and applicable law, claims may involve questions concerning an organization’s conduct, knowledge, supervision or other responsibilities in addition to the conduct of an individual.
Are time limits relevant to survivor claims?
Yes. Filing deadlines vary by jurisdiction and type of claim, and some jurisdictions have adopted special rules affecting certain survivor claims. Individual circumstances should be evaluated promptly.
What happens during an initial legal consultation?
An initial conversation generally allows the person to explain what happened, ask questions, understand potential next steps and determine whether further legal evaluation is appropriate.