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Sexual Assault Attorney in Flushing, Queens

National Sexual Abuse Litigation. Over 20 Years Representing New York Survivors.

The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP is a national law firm built entirely around the rights of sexual abuse survivors. Our New York sexual abuse attorneys have more than 20 years of experience representing survivors across the state, and we’ve recovered millions for clients in clergy, campus, and child sexual abuse cases. If you’re a survivor in Flushing, Queens, we’re here to help you understand your civil options and pursue accountability.

Reaching out takes courage, and we don’t take that lightly. Call our sexual assault attorneys in Flushing for a free, confidential consultation at (800) 477-2989.

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Holding Institutions Accountable for Sexual Assault in Queens

Our firm is built around one area of law: sexual abuse litigation. We don’t divide attention across general personal injury work. Every case we take involves a survivor, an institution that failed them, and a legal strategy designed to expose that failure.

Institutional liability is where meaningful accountability lives. When a school, religious organization, employer, or other institution enables abuse through negligence, a cover-up, or a policy of indifference, it carries both assets and legal responsibility. New York’s Child Victims Act allows survivors to bring civil claims against private and public institutions for exactly this kind of negligence, and it removed the prior requirement to file a notice of claim before suing a public institution. We pursue these organizations directly, building cases that target systemic failures rather than stopping at the individual abuser.

We combine hard-fought litigation with a survivor-first approach because the legal process shouldn’t re-traumatize the people we’re trying to help. We pursue precedent-setting strategies and novel legal theories that expand survivors’ rights and hold institutions to a higher standard. When a legal door appears closed, we look for arguments that may open it.

How We Support Survivors Throughout the Process

Our first conversation with a survivor is not a rushed screening call. We hear you out fully, even when the situation is complicated or emotionally difficult, and we stay kind and supportive from the very beginning, before a case is accepted, because that’s when it matters most.

We take time to explain each step clearly so you understand what’s happening and why. Our goal is to give you a sense of agency throughout the legal journey, not just keep you informed. For clients who need a little extra support during meetings, we also bring in our comfort dog, because how you feel in this process matters to us.

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The Infrastructure Behind Every Case We Build

Irwin Zalkin, our founding partner, personally oversees every case and our entire legal staff. That level of involvement means high-level strategic decisions don’t get delegated away, and it supports consistency from intake through resolution.

We operate with dedicated paralegals and an in-house investigator. We don’t rely on shortcuts or outside vendors to do the foundational work. When an institution tries to hide behind privilege claims, corporate restructuring, or religious doctrine, we’re prepared to challenge that obstruction through rigorous discovery and document production.

We build cases the right way: through evidence, persistence, and ethical discipline. We pursue justice with intensity, and we hold ourselves to high standards in how we do it.

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Where Your Civil Case Is Filed: Queens County Supreme Court

Civil sexual assault cases are filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York in the county where the abuse occurred. For survivors in Flushing, Queens, that means the Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term. Our New York team understands the courts in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the surrounding boroughs, and we handle the procedural side so survivors don’t have to.

Beyond the courtroom, survivors and families in Flushing and across Queens may find it helpful to connect with local organizations. Safe Horizon operates 24/7 hotlines and can connect survivors to housing support and advocacy. The NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault offers guides on navigating the New York justice system. These resources complement the legal process and can provide support our firm isn’t positioned to offer.

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.

  • $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.

  • $3,750,000 “John Doe” v. Utah
    Hospital & Physician

    A $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.

  • $4,250,000 Child Sexual Abuse
    Single Victim

    $4.25 Million paid to single sexual abuse Plaintiff.

  • $1,000,000 Child Sexual Abuse
    Multi-Victim

    Two victims of childhood sexual abuse by their elementary school teacher.

  • $4,150,000 Child Sexual Abuse
    Single Victim

    $4.15 Million paid to single sexual abuse Plaintiff.

Why Choose The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP?

  • Education

    We engage in conferences, speak to professionals, and present to leaders & community members to foster education on Child Sexual Abuse

  • Litigation

    We hold those accountable by taking legal action. Let us fight for you, so you can begin the healing process. 

  • Legistlation
    We are actively trying to change the laws and have the state legislature address the most pressing issues.

A Multi-Decade Record in Sexual Abuse Advocacy

Over the past 20 years, we’ve helped hundreds of survivors of clergy, campus, and childhood sexual abuse and recovered millions in compensation on their behalf. Institutions and their defense teams know our name, and that recognition matters when you need representation that can stand up to a powerful organization.

Our work has been covered by The New York Times, CNN, The Boston Globe, and CBS. Our New York sexual abuse attorneys have received recognition from the National Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyers for advocacy in both multi-victim and single-victim cases. That record isn’t a marketing point. It reflects how seriously we take these cases and the work we put into them.

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Survivors we’ve represented share what it was like to work with our team.

    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
    “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
    “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
    “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

Talk to a Sexual Assault Lawyer in Flushing, Queens at No Cost

We offer free, confidential consultations so you can explore your options privately and on your own timeline. There’s no pressure and no obligation. You decide what happens next.

We put survivors first. That means listening carefully, explaining clearly, and fighting hard for accountability. We’re ready to hear from you whenever you’re ready to reach out.

To speak with a sexual assault attorney serving Flushing, Queens, call (800) 477-2989.