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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 of educators and school personnel, religious leaders like priests and elders, scout leaders, or law enforcement. Our attorneys know it is never too late to obtain justice, and that those who commit sexual abuse and those that allow it must be held accountable. We and our nationwide network of experts will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to empower you in your fight for justice, validation and healing. With compassion and understanding, we are here to help you retake control. 

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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. The lawyers at Lane + Linnenburger + Lane are trail blazers in expanding theories of liability of bad actors and those that protect them and enforcing the rights of survivors in the civil and criminal systems. They are changing the landscape of sex abuse litigation in the region and the country, including developing the only working legal theory to prosecute survivors' claims under organized crime laws.   

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We are currently investigating and undertaking cases for 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 at numerous Santa Fe Public Schools, BSA Gorham Scout Ranch Medical Officer, Santo Nino Regional Catholic School nurse and after school program director, and "Big Brother" in Santa Fe.

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

• University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

• 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.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region.

• Albuquerque Public Schools.

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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. Rediscover your power and control and contact us today to explore your options confidentially.