With offices in Boston, Massachusetts, the attorneys of the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian focus on representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse. 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. 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 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.
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.
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