Standing Up for Survivors Across West Virginia and Virginia
Sexual abuse by someone in a position of trust — such as a teacher, police officer, caregiver, or clergy member — is a devastating violation of safety and dignity. At Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner, PLLC, we help survivors take legal action against those responsible and the institutions that enabled or ignored the abuse.
Our firm has represented victims throughout Princeton, West Virginia, and Virginia, ensuring that powerful individuals and organizations are held accountable. If you or a loved one have suffered abuse, you have the right to seek justice and compensation through a civil claim.
Sexual abuse occurs when someone uses power, control, or trust to exploit another person. Victims often feel trapped — especially when the abuser holds authority.
Civil claims may be filed against individuals and organizations in cases involving:
Each of these cases represents a breach of trust. Our role is to help survivors rebuild their lives and hold wrongdoers accountable in court.
While criminal cases focus on punishing offenders, civil sexual abuse claims allow survivors to seek financial compensation for the harm done. Compensation may cover:
Even if the abuser is never convicted in criminal court, a civil case can still move forward — often uncovering institutional failures and forcing accountability.
To schedule a free consultation with our legal team, call (304) 898-8499 or complete our contact form.
Beyond individual perpetrators, survivors may pursue claims against organizations that failed to prevent or report abuse.
Examples include:
Our legal team investigates these cases thoroughly, uncovering records, witness accounts, and institutional negligence that contributed to the abuse.
Both states have strengthened legal protections for survivors of sexual abuse. West Virginia and Virginia law allow victims to bring civil claims against abusers and negligent institutions — sometimes even decades after the abuse occurred, depending on the circumstances.
These laws reflect a growing recognition that trauma can take years to process — and that justice should still be available when survivors are ready to come forward.
For over 90 years, our firm has stood up for West Virginia and Virginia families. Today, we continue that legacy by providing survivors with:
We work with sensitivity and discretion, ensuring that survivors remain in control of their story and their path forward.
If you or a loved one has been sexually abused by a caregiver, teacher, clergy member, police officer, or other authority figure, you are not alone.
Call (304) 898-8499 or reach out online for a confidential, free consultation with our Princeton sexual abuse attorneys. Together, we can help you take back your voice and pursue justice.
