Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Child Sexual Abuse Attorney in New York

If I call Franks LLC, are my discussions private?

Yes, absolutely.

Will you tell my family about my abuse, or about my lawsuit?

No, but you may need to tell them later in your case to help explain the affects of the abuse on you.

I am under 18 years old.  Will you talk to me?

Yes, absolutely.

What is a "Statute of Limitations"?

This is a deadline by which your case must be filed in court.  Please call and we can advise you further.

How much does it cost to hire you?

We generally receive between 33% and 40% of the resolution figure of a case because we front the costs.

Do you have experience with child abuse cases?

Since 2002 Mr. Franks has personally worked on over 175 cases of survivors of abuse against defendants nationwide. Some of these defendants include the Archdioceses of New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, YMCA, Kaiser Permanente, The Methodist Church, The Greek Orthodox Church located in New York and San Francisco, as well as several Catholic dioceses and religious orders (Jesuits, Franciscans, Salesians, Claretians, Domenicans). Mr. Franks, along with counsel with whom he worked in the California Clergy Cases, uncovered the secret personnel files of perpetrators and released them to the public.

Will Franks LLC's other clients know I am a victim?

Never without your consent.

My perpetrator was working for an employer at the time he abused me.  Does that matter?

Yes, in many cases this is the most important factor.

Can you help me get therapy?

Yes, absolutely. 

How long will my case take from start to finish?

All cases vary. Not all cases go to trial. Some cases settle quickly while others take several years.

To learn more about how an New York sexual abuse attorney at Franks LLC can help you,  contact us today!