Attorney Profiles
With offices in Boston, Massachusetts, the attorneys of the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian focus on representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse. Find out more about the firm’s lawyers by reviewing their personal bios:
We have decades of experience in sensitively, zealously, and successfully representing victims of sexual abuse of all ages, including adults, children, and adults who were sexually abused when they were children. We have obtained tens of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients.
Contact us
To find out how we can help you recover money, stop your abuser from abusing others, and obtain some justice, call the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian at (888) 995-2214 or contact us online. We represent victims and survivors in Massachusetts. Outside of Massachusetts with local counsel we represent victims and survivors across the United States, as well as in other countries.
Mitchell Garabedian—Principal Attorney
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Mitchell Garabedian is the founder of the firm and since 1979 has focused on helping individuals and representing victims of sexual abuse. Mitchell Garabedian has successfully argued that the First Amendment of the United States Constitution does not bar clergy sexual abuse cases. He has successfully argued that state statute of limitations have not expired in cases brought by adults who were sexually abused when they were young children. In his advocacy work, Mitchell Garabedian has successfully represented individuals in Massachusetts trial and appellate courts, as well as in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He has personally represented hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse, and his legal work has encouraged thousands more to come forward. He drafted legislation that added clergy to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse. He continues to represent sexual abuse victims and support changes in legislation.
Admitted to practice
- Massachusetts, 1979
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1980
Awards
- Named Lawyer of the Year, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 2014
- Named Lawyer of the Year, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 2002
- Super Lawyers, 2014–2015
- Super Lawyers, 2004–2005
Education
- New England School of Law, J.D., 1979
- Northeastern University, M.A., 1975
- Boston University, B.A., 1973
Professional memberships
William H. Gordon—Senior Civil Litigation Attorney
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As co-counsel, William H. Gordon has successfully argued First Amendment issues involving clergy sexual abuse. In the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, as co-counsel he successfully argued issues of first impression pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act. He has substantial experience in commercial, civil rights, and personal injury litigation. Mr. Gordon was co-counsel in one of the largest cases in Massachusetts involving claims of clerical sexual abuse. He is a coauthor of Discovery, 3rd ed., Volumes 49 and 49A of the Massachusetts Practices Series. He has participated in presenting training programs for lawyers.
Admitted to practice
- Massachusetts, 1985
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 1986
Education
- Boston University Law School, J.D., 1984
- State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A., 1976
Professional memberships
Nathan A. Gaul—Associate Attorney
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Admitted to practice
- Massachusetts, 2004
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 2005
Education
- Boston University School of Law, J.D., 2004
- Editor, Annual Review of Banking and Financial Law
- Boston University, B.A. in English, cum laude, 2000
Professional memberships
Daniel R. Mahoney – Associate Attorney
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Admitted to practice
- Massachusetts, 2010
- New York, 2012
Education
- Suffolk University School of Law, J.D., 2009
- Quinnipiac University, B.A. in Legal Studies, magna cum laude, 2006
Professional memberships
Emily J. Charlton – Associate Attorney
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Admitted to practice
- Massachusetts, 2019
Education
- Suffolk University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2019
- Fairfield University, B.A. in History, cum laude, 2016
Professional memberships
Samuel S. Sano – Associate Attorney
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Admitted to practice
- Massachusetts, 2022
Education
- Northeastern Unversity School of Law, J.D., 2022
- Brandeis University, B.A. in Politics, cum laude, 2019
Professional memberships
John L. Castor – Associate Attorney
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Admitted to practice
- Massachusetts, 2022
Education
- Suffolk Unversity School of Law, J.D., 2022
- University of Lowell, B.A. in Political Science, 2019
Professional memberships
Important Announcements
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"Diocese of Manchester settles 1970s sexual-abuse claim," Manchester NH Union Leader, March 26, 2024
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"'They're self-inflicted wounds': Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy moves into year four," wkbw.com, March 4, 2024
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Names of 4 priests and 1 worker released, bringing the total to 406!Released in March 2024
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"Second judge in Wisconsin rules defrocked cardinal Theodore McCarrick not competent to stand trial," BishopAccountabilty.org, January 11, 2024, citing the Boston Globe on January 10, 2024
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"Three brothers allege sexual abuse at Saint John’s in mid-1960s," Community Advocate, January 4, 2024
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Names of 11 sexually abusive clergy released, bringing the total to 401!Released in October 2023
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"Deerfield Academy reaches 6th sexual abuse settlement against former math teacher," Masslive.com, October 18, 2023
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"Mitchell Garabedian: The Lawyer Who Helped Expose the Boston Priest Scandal", BishopAccountability.org, May 23, 2023
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"Former altar boy's lawsuit against former New Bedford priest alleging sexual abuse settled," Yahoo and The Standard-Times, May 9, 2023
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Names of 7 sexually abusive clergy released, bringing the total to 390!Released in October 2022
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Names of 22 sexually abusive clergy released, bringing the total to 383!Released in April 2022
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Additional Archdiocese of Boston Clergy Names Released! Details on 5 Abusive Priests and 1 Deacon (link to pdf) Released in July 2021
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Additional Priests' Names Released! Details on 10 Abusive Priests (link to pdf) Released in May 2021
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Archdiocese of Hartford – Fr. Kenneth Bonadies publicly outed as a sexual abuser Hartford Courant, May 5, 2021
In The Media
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"Diocese of Manchester settles 1970s sexual-abuse claim," Manchester NH Union Leader, March 26, 2024
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"Deerfield Academy settles child sexual abuse claim involving longtime athletics employee," Daily Hampshire Gazette, July 25, 2023
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"3 people sue cardinal, bishops, over alleged sex abuse by Arlington Catholic High ex-principal," Bishop Accountability.org, May 22, 2023
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"Third alleged sex abuse victim from one priest’s time in Ohio Valley comes forward,"BishopAccountability.org, May 15, 2023
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"Caught between the mob and a predatory priest, a survivor finds his voice," Boston Globe, April 18, 2023
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"Vermont Catholic Diocese settles sex abuse lawsuit targeting South Burlington priest," WCAX.com, May 17, 2022
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"Archdiocese of Chicago settles sex abuse claim against the Rev. George Clements," Chicago Sun Times, April 26, 2022
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"Woman accuses former Bridgeport priest of sexual abuse," WTNH, Bridgeport, CT, February 23, 2022
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"Fall River Diocese: Three Priests ‘Credibly’ Accused of Child Abuse," WBSM-AM/AM 1420, Fall River, Fairhaven, MA, December 13, 2021
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Boston archdiocese settles two new lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by priests, Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA, November 14, 2021