Miami Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawyer
If a priest, pastor, deacon, or youth leader in the Miami area harmed you, you can speak privately with a Florida-licensed clergy abuse attorney. We believe you, and we move at your pace.
Miami clergy abuse claims
If you were abused by clergy in the Miami area, you can hold the institution accountable — not just the individual
A Miami clergy sexual abuse lawyer helps survivors pursue the church, parish, diocese, or religious organization that placed a trusted leader in a position to cause harm and then failed to protect you. That can include the Archdiocese of Miami and parishes across Miami-Dade, as well as independent congregations, ministries, and faith-based schools and camps throughout South Florida.
You do not need to have every detail or document ready. When you reach out, your message goes privately to our intake team, and we connect you with an attorney admitted in Florida who handles clergy and church abuse cases. There is no cost to talk, and nothing happens until you decide you are ready.
Time limits do apply, and they vary by state. Many states have recently expanded or reopened the window to file. A free, confidential call simply tells you where you stand — no pressure, no obligation.
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Miami-area settings
Where clergy abuse happens in South Florida
Abuse by religious leaders rarely happens in the open. These are the everyday Miami settings where trust is most often exploited.
Parishes & congregations
From historic parishes in Little Havana and Coral Gables to large congregations across Miami-Dade, abuse can occur in rectories, sacristies, confessionals, and private counseling sessions.
Parish schools & religious academies
Faith-based schools and CCD/religious-education programs across the Miami metro put clergy and lay leaders in close, unsupervised contact with children.
Youth groups, camps & retreats
Mission trips, summer camps, altar-server programs, and weekend retreats in and around South Florida often remove the usual adult oversight.
Who can be held responsible
In a Miami clergy abuse case, the institution can be liable — not only the abuser
Florida law lets survivors pursue the organizations that enabled the harm. A clergy abuse claim in Miami often focuses on negligence by the institution, such as:
- A diocese, parish, or congregation that ignored complaints or warning signs about a clergy member.
- An organization that moved or reassigned a known abuser to another Miami-area parish, school, or ministry.
- Negligent hiring, supervision, or retention of priests, pastors, deacons, teachers, or volunteers.
- Religious schools, camps, or youth programs that failed to follow basic child-protection practices.
Florida deadlines
Florida has specific time limits — but they are calm facts, not pressure
Florida's filing deadlines for childhood sexual abuse have changed over the years, and how they apply depends on your age and when the abuse occurred. We will not rush you. For the full breakdown, see the Florida statute of limitations on our state page, then let a Florida-licensed attorney confirm exactly how the rules apply to your situation.
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How it works
Reach out privately
Call or fill out a short, confidential form. Tell us only what you’re comfortable sharing.
We listen & match you
We connect you with an attorney licensed in your state who handles your type of case.
You decide what’s next
Your free consultation is no-obligation. If you move forward, there’s no fee unless you win.
Named, credentialed, local
Attorneys licensed in your state
Every connection is to a real attorney with verifiable credentials and a record of holding institutions accountable.
Michael Haggard, Esq.
Laurence Banville, Esq.
Eric Weitz, Esq.
Max Morgan, Esq.
Jeff Gibson, Esq.
Ervin Nevitt, Esq.
John Bey, Esq.
Aman Sharma, Esq.
Dan Lipman, Esq.
Joshua Gillispie, Esq.
Jennifer Lipinski, Esq.
Aaron Blank, Esq.
Miami clergy abuse FAQ
Common questions from South Florida survivors
How do I find a clergy sexual abuse lawyer in Miami?
Reach out through this page and your message goes privately to our intake team. We connect you with an attorney admitted in Florida who handles clergy and church abuse cases in the Miami area. The first conversation is free and confidential, and you decide every step from there.
Can I sue the Archdiocese of Miami or my parish?
Often, yes. Clergy abuse claims frequently target the institution — a diocese, parish, or congregation — for negligently hiring, supervising, or retaining an abuser, or for ignoring complaints. A Florida-licensed attorney can review whether an organization in your case may be held accountable.
How much does a Miami clergy abuse lawyer cost?
These cases are typically handled on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no upfront fees and the attorney is paid only if there is a recovery. The initial review is always free, so cost is never a barrier to getting answers.
Is my conversation confidential?
Yes. What you share goes privately to our Florida intake team and is treated with care. Nothing is made public, and you control what you disclose and when. You can ask questions before deciding whether to move forward.
What if the abuse happened decades ago?
Many survivors come forward years or decades later, and that is completely understandable. Florida's deadlines depend on your age and when the abuse occurred. Rather than assume your time has passed, let a Florida-licensed attorney review the specifics — see our Florida statute of limitations page.
Do I need to confront my abuser or testify in court?
No confrontation is required to begin, and many clergy abuse cases resolve without a trial. If a case does move forward, your attorney prepares and protects you every step of the way. Your comfort and safety guide the pace.
What kinds of clergy abuse cases do you handle in Miami?
We connect survivors with attorneys handling abuse by priests, pastors, deacons, youth ministers, teachers at faith-based schools, and other religious leaders across the Miami metro and South Florida — whether the institution was a Catholic diocese, a Protestant congregation, or an independent ministry.
What information should I have before I reach out?
None in particular. You do not need documents, dates, or names organized in advance. Share what you are comfortable sharing, and the attorney will help fill in the rest. Reaching out is simply the first step toward answers.
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Your message goes privately to our Florida intake team. Free, confidential, and at your pace.
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- No fee unless we win your case
- You stay in control of every step
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