The KD attorneys that defend abuse claims specialize in defending schools, school boards, charter education committees, vocational rehabilitation facilities, churches, religious schools and programs and other entities sued for abuse and/or sexual assault allegedly committed by their employees, residents, members or agents. Our attorneys are well-versed in the unique laws surrounding these often complex claims and have real world experience handling the delicate and humane aspects of the investigations of facts, the laws, applicable standards of care and the roster of forensic and medical experts that are often needed to defend these claims.
Institutional and teacher/clergy child abuse and sexual abuse defense.
- Churches
- Clergy
- Massage Parlors
- Religious Schools
PRACTICE TEAM
Ashlie Avila
- Associate
- Ft. Lauderdale
Isabella R. Caproni
- Shareholder
- Ft. Lauderdale
Michael J. Carney
- Equity Partner
- Ft. Lauderdale
Ashley B. Findeisen
- Associate
- Ft. Lauderdale
Victoria S. Lopez
- Shareholder
- Ft. Lauderdale
Katherine McGovern
- Shareholder
- Ft. Lauderdale
Kenneth M. Oliver
- Equity Partner
- Ft. Myers
Gregory J. Prusak
- Equity Partner
- Orlando
Lily Wong
- Shareholder
- Ft. Lauderdale
Sean-Kelly Xenakis
- Equity Partner
- Tampa
Francesca Zavell
- Of Counsel
- Ft. Lauderdale
Recent Posts
Defense Verdict: Church Premises Assault
Michael Carney and Victoria Lopez, of our Ft. Lauderdale office, secured a favorable defense verdict following a week-long trial in...