On May 24, 2022, the New York Adult Survivors Act was signed into law, amending the state’s statute of limitation for certain sexual offenses committed against individuals over the age of 18, regardless of when the alleged offense occurred. This act allows a one-year window for survivors to come forward beginning November 24, 2022 and allows civil lawsuits to be filed against individuals and the institutions where the sexual abuse occurred.

This new law is separate from New York’s Child Victims Act (CVA), which was enacted in 2019 and similarly permitted a one-year window for individuals who were previously outside of the statue of limitations for sexual abuse inflicted against them as a minor. The CVA’s “revival period” was ultimately extended through August 13, 2021, resulting in over 10,000 cases being filed in New York state courts under the Child Victims Act.

Our expertise

Our firm is dedicated to helping victims of sexual abuse, from children abused by trusted adults to women and men who have survived assault and rape. We promise that when you work with us, we will do everything in our power to help you get the outcome you deserve. We see you, first and foremost, as a person, and will treat your case with discretion, honesty, and respect. With each client, we aim to minimize reliving trauma by respecting your boundaries and listening carefully during each discussion.

Our team is licensed to practice in New York, and we have deep expertise in representing survivors of clergy sex abuse in lawsuits filed under the New York Child Victims Act and across the country. Additionally, we have represented sexual abuse and assault survivors in high-profile cases such as the Larry Nassar litigation against The U.S. Olympic Committee, Michigan State University, and USA Gymnastics, sexual assault survivors at the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan, and students in Title IX lawsuits.

We are here for you

Coming forward after being sexually abused is very difficult, and it takes a lot of courage to take action and tell your story. There are paths toward justice for you in both the criminal and civil justice systems, and we will help you every step of the way.

If you are in need of representation or simply have questions about a potential path to justice, please reach out using the contact form below. We will approach your case with sensitivity and dedication to get you the answers and outcome you deserve.