The decision to bring a lawsuit by survivors of child sexual abuse is an especially agonizing one. The last thing they want to hear from their prospective or retained attorney is that the legal case is just not a good one—or that it might take years to resolve. How do attorneys properly relay sensitive and important case information to their clients? And, how should attorneys manage expectations from the outset with an especially vulnerable client?

Strong v. Weak Cases

New York’s Child Victims Act (CVA) extended the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse in criminal and civil cases. Previously, the statute of limitations for misdemeanor offenses ended when survivors turned 20 years-old.

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