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The attorneys of Lane + Linnenburger + Lane LLP are at the forefront of fighting for survivors of sexual abuse, whether it be at the hands educators and school personnel, religious leaders like priests and elders, scout leaders, or law enforcement. Our attorneys know it is never too late for justice and that not only those who commit, but also those who allow, sexual abuse to occur must be held accountable. We and our nationwide network of experts in the field will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to empower you in your fight for justice, validation and healing, and do so with compassion and understanding. 

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Our lawyers have been instrumental in sexual abuse litigation in the region, giving a voice to survivors against the most powerful institutions, including Public School Districts and Universities, Private Schools, the Catholic Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, the Boy Scouts, and many other public and private institutions. Their work in expanding theories of liability of bad actors and enforcing the rights of survivors in the civil and criminal systems is changing the landscape of sex abuse litigation, including developing the only working theory for survivors to use organized crime laws to hold organizations that harbor sex offenders liable.   

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We are currently taking cases of survivors of sexual abuse with claims against public and private institutions, including claims involving:

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• Robert Apodaca (pictured here), former nurse aide and personnel within Santa Fe Public Schools, the Gorham Scout Ranch, and Santo Nino Regional Catholic School.

• Professor Joseph Berning, former Kinesiology Professor at New Mexico State University.

• Eddie Valtera, former Executive Director of the Albuquerque Old Town Boys Club.

• Various Catholic priests within New Mexico Dioceses and Colorado Dioceses.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Northern New Mexico and Colorado.

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If you or someone you love is a survivor of sexual abuse, know you are not alone. You do not have to stay silent. You can take control back. Make your voice heard, rediscovery your power and control, and contact us today to explore your options confidentially.