Talk to a Lawyer Now If You or a Loved One Was Abused by a Minster, Youth Pastor or Priest

It goes without saying that religious leaders should be held to a high standard of conduct in all areas of their lives. It can be incredibly damaging when clergy members and lay leaders violate their oaths and betray the trust of people they are supposed to be serving and helping.

Ministers, pastors, priests, counselors, teachers and other leaders who sexually abuse children or adults must be held accountable for their evil actions. This is where an experienced sexual abuse lawyer can help.

Holding Religious Leaders and Organizations Accountable

At Great Plains Injury Law, based in Minneapolis, we have handled many complicated sexual abuse cases, and, most importantly, we are absolutely unafraid to fight powerful organizations on behalf of victims. We can pursue lawsuits and other forms of action in cases involving:

• A youth minister, youth pastor or youth group leader who victimizes teenagers or kids

• A pastor or minister who uses their position of power to engage in inappropriate sexual behavior

• An abusive teacher or principal in a religious school

• A Catholic priest, monk, brother or layperson who takes advantage of a parishioner, student, camper or child under their leadership or care

• A camp counselor, teacher or leader who behaves inappropriately by molesting, touching or assaulting a victim

• Churches and other religious groups that attempt to deny or cover up wrongdoing by their leaders

• Criminal sexual assault, rape or criminal sexual conduct against minors or vulnerable adults

• Sexual abuse that occurred years ago

• Religious groups in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota and elsewhere

• Serial sex offenders and child molesters in the Catholic Church, protestant churches and nondenominational churches

News stories show us time and time again that many abusive religious leaders are repeat offenders who leave numerous victims in their disgusting wake. In far too many cases, the abuser’s higher-ups knew about the abuse but chose to look the other way, neglect to contact police or, worse, reassign the abuser to another diocese, church, camp or school.

Our firm is highly experienced at holding abusive leaders and professionals accountable for their horrible actions. Not only does this accountability (which can include financial and criminal consequences) send a strong message to religious groups and help facilitate closure for victims, but it also serves to prevent other vulnerable people from being victimized.

An Experienced Minneapolis Attorney for Minister Sexual Abuse and Clergy Abuse

It can be overwhelming and frightening to talk about what happened to you or your loved one and to seek justice. And it can be particularly confusing when it involves your faith and/or your family’s church or religious group. You may not need to be reminded that abusive church leaders often try to manipulate victims into feeling guilty and may even falsely blame them for sinning or turning against God for simply being honest about abuse they have suffered.

Your first step is to speak with an attorney experienced with religious and clergy abuse. If you or a loved one has been abused, we have the ability to advocate strongly for you.

You can discuss your case confidentially with an experienced clergy abuse lawyer by calling 612-877-6400 or emailing us.

"After contacting many law firms that were unwilling to take my case, I was referred to Patrick. At our first meeting, he was open and candid with me about the legal process, taking time to hear the details of my situation and explaining all of my legal options in a clear and concise manner. 

Patrick validated everything I went through. He heard me and was my voice, and kept my best interests in mind the entire time. I highly recommend him as legal counsel." — Kacey