Their Voices Were Silenced. Now, the Law is Listening.

Trial Lawyers United LLC’s attorneys represent survivors of child sexual abuse nationwide with focused action in California, New Hampshire, Maryland, New Jersey, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and key California counties — standing with those harmed by individuals, institutions, and systems that chose secrecy over safety.

In the Relentless Pursuit of Justice. Results without Risk.

Overview

Across the country, child sexual abuse (“CSA”) litigation has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for accountability and healing. Laws have evolved — and in many jurisdictions, statutes of limitations have been extended or eliminated to allow survivors to seek justice long after the abuse occurred.

For decades, powerful institutions — churches, schools, youth organizations, and corporations — have concealed sexual abuse and silenced victims. Across the United States, survivors are stepping forward to hold these institutions accountable for enabling predators and destroying lives.

From religious organizations like the Catholic Church, LDS Church, and Southern Baptist Convention, to youth programs such as the Boy Scouts of America and national sports organizations, lawsuits have exposed patterns of abuse, cover-ups, and deliberate obstruction of justice.

Today, new state laws and “look-back windows” have opened paths for survivors to file claims — even for abuse that happened decades ago. Trial Lawyers United LLC represents survivors across the country, empowering them to speak the truth, recover damages, and force transparency where it was long denied.

At Trial Lawyers United LLC (TLU), we represent survivors in every region of the United States, but we’ve identified specific states and counties where survivors have the strongest rights and clearest paths to recovery. These regions have favorable laws, active dockets, and proven capacity to satisfy judgments through insurance or public funds.

Our Commitment to Survivors

At TLU, we believe the legal profession’s highest calling is to defend the innocent and protect the vulnerable. For years, we’ve stood with survivors in holding churches, schools, youth programs, healthcare systems, and state institutions accountable for their failures to prevent or report sexual abuse.

Our representation is grounded in privacy, dignity, and compassion. We work with trauma-informed professionals, expert witnesses, and mental-health specialists to build strong, survivor-centered cases that expose institutional negligence and secure meaningful compensation.

All cases are handled on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win. Results without risk.

National Litigation Landscape

CSA litigation continues to expand nationwide as courts and legislatures recognize that trauma can delay disclosure for years or even decades.

Recent landmark verdicts nationally include:
– $4 billion – Los Angeles County CSA Litigation
– $2.46 billion – Boy Scouts of America CSA Litigation
– $880 million – Los Angeles Catholic Church CSA Litigation

These outcomes prove what survivors have always known: truth cannot be buried forever.

Who’s Liable / How Fault Works

These cases target both individual offenders and the institutions that enabled them. Survivors have successfully pursued claims against:
– Religious institutions that concealed clergy abuse.
– Youth organizations like Boy Scouts of America for failing to vet or report abusers.
– Schools and universities that ignored complaints to protect their reputations.
– Corporations and media entities that covered up employee misconduct.
– Government entities that failed to investigate or prosecute reports of child abuse.

Trial Lawyers United LLC pursues claims for:
– Negligent hiring, supervision, and retention of employees or volunteers.
– Failure to report abuse to law enforcement as required by law.
– Concealment and fraud through destruction or suppression of evidence.
– Institutional cover-ups that allowed predators continued access to children.

Evidence and Institutional Patterns of Abuse

Our team collaborates with survivors, investigators, and journalists to uncover decades of concealment. Key evidence includes:
1. Internal documents showing leadership’s knowledge of abuse and failure to act.
2. Personnel files (“perversion files” or “secret archives”) revealing serial offenders moved between institutions (“passing the trash”).
3. Correspondence between administrators and attorneys discussing legal exposure rather than child safety.
4. Depositions and testimony from former leaders confirming cover-up policies.
5. Psychological and medical evaluations linking the trauma to lifelong harm.

Trial Lawyers United LLC exposes how systemic abuse flourished not because of ignorance — but because institutions chose silence over accountability.

The Ongoing Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Childhood sexual abuse is not just an event — it is a lifelong injury. Survivors often endure:
– Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
– Anxiety, depression, and panic attacks
– Substance abuse and self-harm
– Difficulty forming relationships or trust
– Chronic shame and self-blame
– Sexual dysfunction or avoidance
– Suicidal thoughts or attempts

Even decades later, these injuries affect every aspect of a survivor’s life — emotionally, physically, and financially.

California

California’s Child Victims Act opened a powerful three-year look-back window (2019–2022), and a new legislative effort seeks to reopen that window permanently. Counties like Los Angeles, San Diego, Alameda, and Sacramento are epicenters of ongoing cases against schools, churches, and youth organizations.

Notable Litigation: Los Angeles County and Archdiocese CSA cases; LA Unified School District lawsuits; Boy Scouts of America and after-school program suits.
Statute of Limitations: Victims may file until age 40 or within five years of discovery of harm.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire has seen a surge of cases against Catholic dioceses and youth camps, particularly following the state’s release of lists of credibly accused clergy.
Law: No statute of limitations for felony sexual assault; civil actions permitted until age 40 or discovery plus three years.
Focus: Diocesan archives, youth camps, private schools.
Collectability: Strong insurance and property base among defendants.

Maryland

After the Maryland Child Victims Act (2023) eliminated the civil statute of limitations for sexual abuse, survivors across the state began filing claims against churches, schools, and local governments.
Key Venues: Baltimore County, Prince George’s County, and state-run facilities.
Recent Example: Greater Grace World Outreach cases; Roger Myers litigation.

New Jersey

The New Jersey Victims’ Rights Act opened a two-year window (2019–2021) and permanently extended the filing deadline to age 55 or within seven years of discovery.
Focus: Dioceses of Newark, Camden, and Trenton; private schools and athletic programs.

Michigan

Michigan continues to expand its CSA legal landscape after the Larry Nassar/USA Gymnastics scandal.
Pending Reform: Proposed expansion of filing age from 28 to 52.
Recent Cases: Huron Valley School District litigation; faith-based and youth sports institutions.

Arizona

Arizona’s 2020 Child Victims Act created a one-year revival window and now allows survivors to file until age 30, or within 12 years of discovery.
Focus: Catholic dioceses, detention centers, and charter schools.

Nevada

Nevada’s Assembly Bill 87 (2019) extended the statute of limitations to 20 years after discovery of abuse and opened a two-year look-back window for older cases.
Current Litigation: Allegations within church programs, foster care, and juvenile detention.

Illinois

Illinois has no statute of limitations for civil child sexual abuse claims since 2014.
Key Defendants: Archdiocese of Chicago, school districts, and healthcare institutions.
Focus Areas: Boarding schools, Catholic orders, and medical professionals.

Pennsylvania

Despite previous legislative gridlock, Pennsylvania continues to see large volumes of CSA cases under the grand jury report findings against Catholic dioceses.
Proposed Reform: Revived effort to open a two-year civil window for older claims.
Focus: Dioceses of Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia; state juvenile facilities.

California County-Specific Focus

Los Angeles County

The LA County CSA Litigation has resulted in record-setting verdicts and settlements, including over $4 billion in total recoveries. Focus areas: LA County foster care system, probation department, school districts, and archdiocesan entities.

San Diego County

Active cases involve the Diocese of San Diego, youth sports organizations, and private schools. Survivors are coming forward from decades-old abuse linked to clergy and coaches.

Alameda County

Cases center on the Oakland Diocese, youth shelters, and public schools. Alameda has one of the state’s most plaintiff-friendly courts for CSA matters.

Sacramento County

Home to multiple Catholic diocesan and charter school suits, Sacramento is also reviewing abuse in foster homes and detention centers.

Current Hotspots and Active Matters

1. Catholic and Other Religious Institutions — Los Angeles Archdiocese settlements; Southern Baptist Convention investigations; New Jersey clergy oversight.
2. Juvenile Detention & State-Run Facilities — Los Angeles County CSA Litigation; Oregon Youth Authority; New Hampshire Sununu Youth Center.
3. Schools & Districts — Huron Valley School District in Michigan; Baltimore County, Maryland.
4. Campus Ministries — Chi Alpha / Assemblies of God and Daniel Savala abuse cases.

How We Help

Trial Lawyers United LLC represents survivors nationwide with privacy, compassion, and unwavering resolve. Every case is built around the survivor’s safety, voice, and long-term healing.

Our legal teams coordinate across jurisdictions to:
– Evaluate your claim under each state’s specific statute of limitations.
– Investigate institutions, clergy, teachers, and organizations responsible.

Our representation includes:
– Confidential intake interviews conducted by trauma-informed professionals.
– Filing claims in open “look-back” windows or under current child abuse statutes.
– Collaborating with therapists and forensic experts to prove lifelong harm.
– Pursuing compensation for emotional distress, therapy, lost earnings, and punitive damages.
– Advocating for institutional reform to prevent future abuse.

Every survivor deserves to be heard — and to be compensated for what was taken.

All cases are handled on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win. Results without risk.

FAQ

Q: Can I file a claim if the abuse happened years ago?

A: Yes. Many states now allow survivors to file claims under “look-back windows,” even if the statute of limitations has expired.

Q: Will my identity remain confidential?

A: Yes. Courts frequently permit survivors to proceed anonymously using initials or pseudonyms.

Q: Do I have to confront my abuser in court?

A: Not necessarily. Most cases settle or proceed through civil discovery without requiring face-to-face interaction.

Q: How long does the process take?

A: It varies. Complex institutional cases can take time, but we handle everything while keeping you informed and supported.

Q: What does it cost to hire Trial Lawyers United?

A: Nothing upfront. We only get paid when we recover compensation — results without risk.

Safety & Support

If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.

For confidential 24/7 support, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE or via live chat.