Representing Sex Abuse Victims/Survivors
A trailblazing law firm with a proven record of results
The Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian did the groundbreaking work in the Boston clergy sexual abuse cases that involved bringing to justice Father John J. Geoghan and other sexual abusers, as well as their supervisors, including the Archdiocese of Boston. Due to our pioneering work and continuing zealous representation of sexual abuse victims, the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian is a leading law firm in successfully representing sexual abuse victims of all ages, including children, adults, and adults who were sexually abused when they were children.
Our attorneys are sensitive to the pain and suffering of sexual abuse victims. We know how real the pain is, even decades after the abuse ended. But we also know from our clients how empowering it is to come forward to take legal action against abusers. We know the pride our clients feel when their efforts, and ours, put a stop to the abuser, and save a new generation of children from sexual abuse.
Our firm's worldwide media attention makes the world a safer place
Mitchell Garabedian has appeared on numerous news related programs, including Face the Nation, Nightline, and the Today Show. He was portrayed by actor Ted Danson in the Showtime original film Our Fathers. Mitchell Garabedian has been profiled in USA Today and The Boston Globe. He has been quoted by the BBC, the London Times, Madrid, Spain's El Mundo, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, and other national and international media.
We know the media attention we receive encourages other victims to come forward to tell their experiences and bring their abusers to justice. Collectively, we are making the world a safer place for our children.
Procuring compensation for victims and survivors; holding their abusers and enablers accountable
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian have decades of experience in sensitively, zealously, and successfully representing sexual abuse victims. We have obtained tens of millions of dollars in compensation for hundreds of victims of sexual abuse through mediation, arbitration, and litigation. In Massachusetts we have represented a wide scope of sexual abuse victims and survivors who have had claims against numerous sexual offenders and their supervisors, employers, and organizations. Outside of Massachusetts with local counsel we have represented victims and survivors across the United States, as well as in other countries.
Mitchell Garabedian’s practice is not limited to victims or survivors of clergy sexual abuse. He has and continues to represent victims and survivors of sexual abuse of all ages, including adults who were children when they were abused by teachers, coaches, priests, scout leaders, neighbors, relatives, or other adults who abused their trust or authority.
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 (866) 345-2214 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.
Important Announcements
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"Retired priest and prominent critic of Cardinal Law accused of sexually assaulting Brandeis student in 2014," The Boston Globe, January 10, 2025
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"Boston Area Ex Priest Who Pushed for Cardinal Laws Resignation Is Accused of Sexual Assault," Boston Herald, January 10, 2025
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"Catholic priest who crusaded against church abuse faces his own sex accusations: lawsuit," BishopAccountability.org, January 8, 2025
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"Connecticut Man Comes Forward With Story Of Clergy Sexual Abuse In Hopes Of Helping Other Victims," hosted.ap.org, November 19, 2024
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"What the Jane Doe ruling in the Diddy case could mean for the other already-filed cases," KION546.com, November 1, 2024
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"Richard Henning named Boston's new archbishop, Boston Globe," October 31, 2024
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"Fall River bishop: 'Father Jay' Mello admitted to 'serious misconduct' in investigation," The Herald News, October 31, 2024
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"Rochester survivors await Child Victim's Act settlement," Spectrum News, October 29, 2024
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"Secretive Christian sect ignored sexual abuse for decades, congregants allege", BishopAccountability.org, June 17, 2024, citing ABC News, June 14, 2024
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"Chicago man sexually abused by priest receives settlement from archdiocese," Fox 32 Chicago, May 8, 2024
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"Clergy sex abuse cases could bankrupt Archdiocese of NY: attorney," New York Post, April 27, 2024
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"Diocese of Manchester settles 1970s sexual-abuse claim," Manchester NH Union Leader, March 26, 2024
Assignment Record for Father Alfred L. Janetta -
"'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
In The Media
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"US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal to take part in Pope Francis’ funeral, draws criticism," indianexpress.com, April 25, 2025
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"Sex Abuse Advocate Portrayed by Stanley Tucci in Spotlight Speaks Out After Death of Pope Francis," People.com, April 22, 2025
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"Retired priest and prominent critic of Cardinal Law accused of sexually assaulting Brandeis student in 2014," The Boston Globe, January 10, 2025
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"Boston Area Ex Priest Who Pushed for Cardinal Laws Resignation Is Accused of Sexual Assault," Boston Herald, January 10, 2025
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"Catholic priest who crusaded against church abuse faces his own sex accusations: lawsuit," BishopAccountability.org, January 8, 2025
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"Connecticut Man Comes Forward With Story Of Clergy Sexual Abuse In Hopes Of Helping Other Victims," hosted.ap.org, November 19, 2024
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"What the Jane Doe ruling in the Diddy case could mean for the other already-filed cases," KION546.com, November 1, 2024
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"Richard Henning named Boston's new archbishop, Boston Globe," October 31, 2024
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"Fall River bishop: 'Father Jay' Mello admitted to 'serious misconduct' in investigation," The Herald News, October 31, 2024
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"Rochester survivors await Child Victim's Act settlement," Spectrum News, October 29, 2024