Sexual abuse lawyers who fight for justice.

You will meet with an experienced attorney who will listen to your story and discuss the legal options available to you. We understand the challenges of speaking about sexual abuse, and we won't ask you to share any uncomfortable details. We have helped a lot of people who have been abused, and we have a clear understanding about how predators operate. It's our job to fight for you.

We will be honest with you about how the legal system works and possible avenues to explore to seek justice. Our attorneys present different options to you, but you decide what steps you want us to take.

Every day, we meet with people who are picking up the pieces of their life after a tragedy. We understand how tough this can be, and we won't pressure you into doing anything you don't want to do at any step.

The law permits us to file a lawsuit using "Jane Doe" or "John Doe" or even someone's initials in place of their name.

At the outset of a sexual abuse case, especially when a child is involved, we ask the court to issue an order prohibiting anyone from using the person's name in a publicly filed document.

It depends on the specific situation. They may have to testify if the child is old enough to truthfully describe what occurred and if they are emotionally secure enough to provide the testimony. If your child has to testify, measures are put in place to make them feel safe.

Whether it's a school, an investment firm, or a nursing home, it's often not a secret that someone within the organization is a predator. Co-workers may make jokes about staying away from this person, but nothing is done in earnest to protect someone from getting hurt. It's also not uncommon for organizations to actively cover up sexual abuse after it occurs to protect their reputation.

Any company that hires an abuser needs to take a very close look at their hiring practices, training, and workplace culture. A civil lawsuit can bring about important changes that prevent abuse from happening there again.

Cooper Elliott offers free consultations, and we are paid only if we win your sexual abuse lawsuit or settle your claim out of court. We discuss the details with you at each stage of the process so there are no surprises.

Most sexual abuse cases are settled out of court. Your attorney can share the benefits and risks of going to trial for your specific case, but here are some general reasons people choose to settle out of court:

Lawsuits come with risks. You may lose your case entirely, or a jury could award damages that are less than you would get in a settlement.
Timing. Trials take longer, which means you may not receive compensation as quickly as you would like. Having a pending lawsuit also prevents you from closing this difficult chapter of your life.
Privacy. The results of your lawsuit become part of the public record, which may not feel comfortable to you.

It's a good idea to do some research to make sure you have the best representation possible.

You can start with a peer-review website—where lawyers review other lawyers—such as martindale.com or superlawyers.com to research our firm and any Cooper Elliott attorney.

Cooper Elliott has receive numerous accolades since opening our practice in 1995, including:

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
U.S. News & World Report
Tier 1 in the regional for personal injury litigation
Members of the Million Dollar and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Fewer than 1% of lawyers are members of this elite group of attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients.

Finally, we are invested in winning every case. Cooper Elliott uses a contingency model, which means we don't charge an hourly rate. We only get paid if you win a verdict or receive a settlement.