Sexual Abuse & Exploitation

We wrote the books on obtaining compensation for victims of sexual abuse and exploitation. Bill is the author of Recovering for Psychological Injuries, 2nd Edition, and Kevin is the author of Chapter IV, Torts Arising From Sexual Misconduct, Oregon Torts, an Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal Education publication.

Barton & Strever has successfully litigated claims of sexual exploitation against some of the most influential institutions of American society. We have represented the most vulnerable members of our communities in court, obtaining groundbreaking jury verdicts against perpetrators of sexual abuse and those who allow them to access children.

Because of our repeated success in the courtroom, our firm continues to face new challenges as advocates for the sexually abused and exploited. In July, 2004, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon filed bankruptcy rather than face our office in front of a jury. This was the first time in history a Catholic Diocese attempted to protect its assets in such a manner. In our view, this is simply a temporary obstacle.  On behalf of our clients, we are up to the challenge.