Fighting For the Rights of Sexual Abuse Victims since
We are more than just allies of sexual abuse victims in Maryland. Lawyers for Victims is a sworn advocate that leaves no stone unturned to ensure everyone receives the justice they deserve. We fight against abusers who cause pain and suffering, keeping in mind the sensitive nature of the case.
From simply listening to your story without judgment to aiding you in navigating the complex criminal justice system, we will be with you till you get the compensation you deserve. We have more than three decades of experience advocating for survivors of sexual abuse, including those perpetrated by the clergy. All meetings are highly confidential.
Physical Damages
These include injuries and violations of your body, such as broken bones, contusions, bruises, and other injuries for which you can get compensated.
Emotional or Mental Damages
Depression, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional effects can result from sexual crimes and are categorized as pain and suffering.
Financial Damages
Did you have to pay for therapy/medical treatments, change the locks around your house, miss work as you tried to come to terms with the abuse, or find a new job? You have a case if the financial damages you suffered were the direct result of the sexual violence you experienced.
Punitive Damages
If you wish to seek punitive damages to ensure your abusers feel the full brunt of the law and are punished justly, we can also help you sue for punitive damages. These damages can be warranted if the abuser’s actions were wilful, oppressive or malicious.
Welcome to Lawyers for Victims
Millions Recovered for Clergy Abuse Victims
Practice Areas
Victim Rights for Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can have long-lasting repercussions that can severely reduce your quality of life. We have advocated for the rights of sexual abuse and assault victims for years and ensure they get the compensation they deserve.
Victim Rights Against the Catholic Clergy
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Debt Collection
We understand how you dread hearing from creditors asking for their money, and creditors hate it when their phone calls are ignored. We can represent you and develop strategies that can meet your needs – by protecting debtors from overzealous creditors and helping creditors get back the money they loaned out.
Victim Rights Against the Catholic Clergy
Lawyers for Victims stands with victims of clergy sexual abuse and are committed to recovering maximum damages against the clergy that violated their trust. We will ensure they are held accountable for their actions.
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Our Attorneys
Meet our team of talented legal advocates who may be assigned to your case:
Kimberley J O'Kane
Born and raised in Millersville, Maryland, Kimberly has 20 years of litigation experience advocating for sexual abuse survivors and ensuring their voices are heard. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Mary's and a law degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Kimberly also attended Oxford University for a year, where she studied under Justice Kennedy and had a successful law office in Baltimore and Annapolis.
Kjokane1@gmail.com
Theresa Lancaster
Theresa Lancaster has three decades of litigation experience and was born, raised and lives in Maryland. She was instrumental in advocating for and eventually ensuring the passage of legislation for abuse victims and was also a key figure in the documentary, ‘The Keepers.’
Awards and Achievements
Our achievements speak for themselves
