Sexual Assault Attorney in Brooklyn
Sexual Assault Litigation Built Around Survivor Choice & Institutional Accountability
A civil sexual assault claim may involve more than the person who caused harm. Schools, employers, healthcare providers, religious organizations, residential programs, and other institutions may share responsibility when their actions or failures enabled abuse. We investigate those failures and can explain your options without pressuring you to make an immediate decision.
At The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP, our practice is focused on representing survivors of sexual abuse. We pursue accountability from powerful organizations in single-survivor and multi-survivor cases while prioritizing privacy, emotional safety, and informed choice throughout the legal process.
Call (800) 477-2989 or reach out online to speak with our Brooklyn sexual assault attorney.
Speak With a Sexual Abuse Attorney Today by Calling (800) 477-2989
For decades, our team at The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP has been representing survivors of sexual abuse throughout the country. Even if abuse had happened decades ago, we can help you get the justice and closure that you deserve. To get started, please reach out to our team today.
What to Expect During Your First Conversation
We begin by listening. You can explain what happened in your own way, including details that may feel complicated or difficult to discuss. We treat early conversations with care and explain legal issues clearly, rather than approaching the call as a rushed screening.
An initial assessment may consider when and where the conduct occurred, your age at the time, the person responsible, any organization involved, available records or witnesses, and what you want from the process. You can also ask about privacy, reporting decisions, potential defendants, and how civil litigation may interact with a criminal investigation or administrative proceeding.
How We Build Claims Against Institutions
Institutional liability refers to an organization’s legal responsibility for its own conduct, such as negligent hiring, inadequate supervision, concealment, or failure to respond to prior complaints. Through investigation, evidence development, discovery, and litigation, we examine what the organization knew, how it responded, and whether its policies or decisions contributed to the harm.
Evidence in an institutional case may include:
- Personnel files and hiring records
- Prior complaints and internal communications
- Supervision, reporting, and safeguarding policies
- Medical, school, or program records
- Witness accounts and records of the institution’s response
Our dedicated paralegal, investigative, and case-support resources allow us to handle demanding, sustained litigation without relying on shortcuts. Our founding partner directly oversees our cases and our legal team.
A Record of Success
Examples of Some of Our Successful Cases:
The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP has cultivated a record of proven success in high-stakes personal injury cases across the state of California and the U.S. As a firm experienced in fighting for victims, we have won millions in verdicts and settlements for injured victims and their families.
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$1,000,000 “John Doe” v. Neurologist
A $1 Million settlement following a medical malpractice lawsuit against a California Neurologist involving the misdiagnosis of the cause of the patient’s quadriplegia.
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$3,750,000 “John Doe” v. Utah
Hospital & PhysicianA $3.75 Million structured settlement recovered against a Utah Hospital and physician as the result of a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by Mr. Zalkin on behalf of the client.
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$4,250,000 Child Sexual Abuse
Single Victim$4.25 Million paid to single sexual abuse Plaintiff.
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$1,000,000 Child Sexual Abuse
Multi-VictimTwo victims of childhood sexual abuse by their elementary school teacher.
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$4,150,000 Child Sexual Abuse
Single Victim$4.15 Million paid to single sexual abuse Plaintiff.
How Civil Representation Fits into Brooklyn’s Support System
Our sexual assault lawyers serve Brooklyn through our broader New York and nationwide sexual abuse practice. We can evaluate whether conduct connected to a Brooklyn school, employer, healthcare provider, religious organization, or other entity may support a civil claim.
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office maintains a Victim Services Unit that offers crisis counseling, safety planning, advocacy, referrals, and assistance with crime-victim compensation applications. Its Special Victims Bureau handles criminal investigations and prosecutions involving sexual assault. These services serve a different purpose from civil representation, which may involve pursuing damages and institutional accountability through a court such as Kings County Supreme Court.
More Than 20 Years Representing Survivors in New York
We have represented hundreds of clients in single-survivor and multi-survivor sexual abuse cases in New York. Our attorneys have obtained multi-million-dollar verdicts and significant settlements while pursuing claims against powerful institutions.
Our attorneys have also earned recognition from organizations including The National Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyers. Past results reflect our established record, but every case depends on its facts, evidence, defendants, and applicable law.
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I showed up to my relationship with The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP messy, terrified and in severe distress. Ryan, Devin and Irwin held space for me and all of my pain. They honored my story, treated me with kindness, and gave me a safe place to begin the healing process. The greatest gift of all is this; each time I asked for a hero, they handed me a sword. I was empowered.- Kate
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“Having been privileged to work with these professionals, I highly recommend and trust them to handle any sexual abuse case in confidence and handled with the utmost of confidentiality and integrity anyone would desire as a victim or a survivor.”- Guy
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“My experience with The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP has been life-altering. It was a pleasure to work with every employee at the firm. They made me feel as if they genuinely cared about me while maintaining a professional statute.”- Alex
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“The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP does not just represent their clients, The feeling they put into their cases makes you feel like you are part of a family. I can proudly say that I am part of a brotherhood and sisterhood of genuine and caring people.”- Jason
Discuss Your Options on Your Own Timeline
A conversation with a Brooklyn sexual assault lawyer can clarify potential civil claims, institutional responsibility, privacy considerations, and filing deadlines. You don’t have to decide whether to pursue litigation before asking questions.
We offer free and confidential consultations. We’ll listen without judgment, answer your questions, and explain possible next steps so you can make an informed decision on your own timeline.
Call (800) 477-2989 or reach out online to discuss your situation confidentially with the Brooklyn sexual assault lawyers at The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP.
