Michigan Sexual Abuse Lawyers Dedicated To

JUSTICE FOR SURVIVORS OF CLERGY SEXUAL ABUSE

Michigan Law Firms Join Together

We understand that confronting an abuser is always difficult, and confronting a priest and the Church can be even harder given the entangling of the abuse with one’s faith in Christ.  If you’ve been abused by a member of the Catholic clergy, you aren’t alone. There is hope and help for you.

The attorneys at Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonnani & Rivers, Grewal Law, PLLC, and Sommers Schwartz, P.C., have teamed up to take on the Roman Catholic Church to seek justice for clergy sexual abuse survivors.

If you are ready to hold your abuser and the Church accountable:

Confidential • Sensitive • Discreet
Over $1 billion dollars in settlements recovered.

Together, our coalition has the experience, manpower, and resources to take on the Church.

Our team of Michigan sexual abuse lawyers offer compassionate and trauma-informed representation to survivors of clergy abuse who are ready to hold their abuser and the Church accountable. We understand that there are many reasons why it may be difficult for you or your loved one to come forward, but rest assured, we will make the process as comfortable for you as possible.

We understand the importance of keeping your case confidential, and have the experience to conduct the investigation into your case in a sensitive and discreet manner.

We have successfully represented hundreds of survivors against large corporations, national organizations, and universities, obtaining over $1 billion dollars in settlements.

Your Team of Michigan Sexual Abuse Law Firms

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Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonnani & Rivers
Speaking out about the abuse you suffered is very difficult, but you are not alone. We are here to help make the process as easy as it can be.

Meet the Attorneys:

Our team of sexual abuse lawyers in Michigan has helped many survivors fight for justice.

Having an experienced lawyer by your side is critical for ensuring that you are provided with the support and guidance that you need during this critical time.

Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller

Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller

Manvir “Mick” Grewal

Manvir “Mick” Grewal

Megan Bonanni

Megan Bonanni

Matthew G. Curtis

Matthew Curtis

Jay G. Yasso

Jay Yasso

Notable Cases
Over $1 billion dollars in settlements recovered for clients
$490 Million
Settlement

Robert Anderson Abuse at the University of Michigan

In January 2023, a $490 million dollar settlement was reached with the University of Michigan Board of Regents on behalf of more than 1,000 men and women sexually abused by Dr. Robert Anderson. It is the largest sexual abuse settlement on behalf of male sexual assault survivors in the world.
$380 Million
Settlement

USA Gymnastics – Larry Nassar

In December 2021, a $380 million dollar settlement was reached with USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee for sexual abuse suffered by hundreds of young women at the hands of disgraced physician Dr. Larry Nassar, and other USA Gymnastics coaches and trainers.
$500 Million
Settlement

Michigan State University – Larry Nassar

In May 2018, a $500 million dollar settlement was reached with Michigan State University for 333 survivors of former MSU doctor Larry Nassar. $425 million was allocated to 333 of the then current Plaintiffs. $75 million was set aside in a trust to compensate any future claimants alleging that Nassar sexually abused them.
Undisclosed Settlement

Sexual Abuse by a Public School Teacher

A settlement was reached for nearly a dozen young women over the sexual assaults and harassment they suffered by a local Metro Detroit high school teacher. The school district was on prior notice of the complaints of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior and took no substantive action to stop the abuse.

Clergy Abuse

If you’ve been abused by a member of the Catholic clergy, you aren’t alone. There is hope and help for you.

If you are ready to hold your abuser and the Church accountable:

Confidential • Sensitive • Discreet

It’s no secret that the Roman Catholic Church is a major offender in child sex abuse. For decades, abusive priests groomed, molested, and abused children and young adults.  Investigations have revealed that the Catholic Church covered up the abuse and instead of exposing the predator priests, would transfer the offending priests to other parishes resulting in the sexual abuse of more children and young adults.

The Michigan Attorney General has determined that a full and complete investigation of what happened within the Catholic Church in Michigan is required. For the last several years, the AG has been investigating the Dioceses all around Michigan and has brought several priests to account for their abuse, and issued reports about predator priests, alive, dead and still working within the Roman Catholic Church to this day.

If you’ve been abused by a member of the Catholic clergy, you aren’t alone. There is hope and help for you. Our team of sexual abuse lawyers in Michigan has helped many survivors fight for justice.

What Survivors Need to Know About the Status of Michigan Law

The Michigan Attorney General is conducting a full, complete and independent investigation of abuse within the Catholic Church.

Do I Need a Sexual Abuse Lawyer in Michigan?

We understand it is important to keep your case confidential until you are completely ready to share your story with others, if that time comes. We have the experience and expertise to conduct our investigation into your case in a sensitive and discreet matter.

Coming forward and speaking about the abuse you suffered is very difficult, and pursuing your case can feel very stressful.  Having not just one, but several experienced attorneys and law firms by your side, will help that process become much easier for you. 

We have the expertise to take on large institutions and have extensive expertise navigating the laws and courts in Michigan.  Having such a team behind you will provide the legal, emotional, and economic support needed to seek justice and hold your abuser and the Church accountable.

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