Pearlman and Anderson Sexual Abuse
Illinois Attorneys for Victims
of
Clergy Sexual Abuse
Pearlman and Anderson bring decades of experience in representing, honoring, and advocating for survivors of Catholic clergy sexual abuse. We are committed to helping victims reclaim their power and hold Catholic institutions accountable. In partnership with Jeff Anderson & Associates, one of the nation’s leading law firms for childhood sexual abuse cases, our team offers the focused attention, legal guidance, and compassion every victim deserves. If you are living with the pain of past abuse, know this: you are not alone. Your privacy and anonymity will always be protected.
Clergy Sexual Abuse In Illinois
If you or someone you know has experienced clergy sexual abuse in Illinois, we encourage you to seek legal guidance. Pearlman and Anderson, in partnership with Jeff Anderson & Associates, have decades of experience representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Illinois.
Together, we’ve helped survivors uncover the truth, expose patterns of institutional cover-up, hold institutions accountable, and secure the financial compensation necessary to begin the healing process. With the combined strength of our teams, we are a powerful and compassionate ally for those seeking justice after clergy sexual abuse.
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Attorney General Report on Clergy Sexual Abuse in Illinois
In August of 2018, Lisa Madigan, the Illinois Attorney General at the time, announced that her office would be opening an investigation into clergy child sexual abuse in the state. In December of the same year, Madigan shared the preliminary results of said investigation, revealing they had found more than 500 additional priests and clergy members with sexual abuse allegations, with a grand total of at least 685 accused clergy members. On May 23, 2023, the Illinois Attorney General, Kwame Raoul, released its 596-page Report on Catholic Clergy Child Sex Abuse in Illinois.
$200 Million In Settlements
Marc Pearlman and Melissa Anderson have obtained compensation and justice on behalf of nearly eight hundred sexual abuse survivors. whether the abuse occurred in the workplace, a school, religious institution, youth sports, or in a medical or therapeutic setting, we stand as unwavering allies, committed to justice, healing, and lasting change.
You Are Not Alone. We Are Here to Help
If you were sexually abused as a child in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois, call us for a free consultation with one of our Illinois sexual abuse attorneys. Pearlman and Anderson have decades of experience working with survivors of sexual abuse and ensure that each survivor’s inquiry is handled with compassion, respect, and confidentiality.