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05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we hold dear. Their sacrifice deserves our deepest gratitude, and their loved ones are in our thoughts today.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

On Tuesday, May 19th, dozens of Herman Law clients gathered at the New York State Capitol in support of foster care legislation A4362-B / S.9778-A.

This bill would establish that counties cannot contract away their duty to protect children in foster care or escape liability due to negligence when a child in their legal custody is abused.

Our clients shared their experiences and spoke about why passing this bill is so important to them and to children across New York.

We are incredibly proud of their courage and honored to represent them.

Watch the full press conference here:

On Tuesday, May 19th, dozens of Herman Law clients gathered at the New York State Capitol in support of foster care legislation A4362-B / S.9778-A.This bill ...

05/13/2026

Meet Carina Nixon — Research & Writing Attorney, California Office

Carina is an experienced attorney with a deep-seated dedication to social justice and a commitment to combating all forms of sexual abuse and violence. At Herman Law, she primarily focuses on writing appellate briefs and reviewing and revising moving papers across cases at all stages of the litigation process.

Before joining Herman Law, Carina served as a Senior Attorney at CHILD USA, where she worked to eliminate child sexual abuse and exploitation through strategic legal and policy advocacy. She developed extensive expertise in sexual abuse law through writing amicus briefs and legal publications focused on emerging and newly enacted anti-sexual abuse legislation — giving her a uniquely informed perspective on the evolving legal landscape survivors navigate. She began her career as an insurance defense attorney, where she gained valuable litigation experience that deepened her understanding of the strategies used against survivors.

We're proud to have Carina's expertise, advocacy experience, and commitment to survivors on our team.

05/11/2026

The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to a proposed $800 million settlement on behalf of survivors of clergy sexual abuse, one of the largest church abuse settlements in U.S. history.

The proposed settlement follows more than five years of litigation led by Herman Law founder and nationally recognized trial attorney Jeff Herman. Herman Law represents a significant number of the approximately 1,300 survivors included in the agreement, and Jeff has played a central and critical role in driving the litigation and advocating for survivors.

Learn more: https://hermanlaw.com/new-york-archdiocese-agrees-to-800-million-proposed-settlement-for-sexual-abuse-victims/

05/06/2026

Meet Mercedes Robertson — Associate Attorney, New Jersey Office

Mercedes is an experienced attorney with a background in both criminal and civil litigation.

Before joining Herman Law, Mercedes served as a Deputy Attorney General in the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, Division of Criminal Justice, where she prosecuted criminal trials and appeals. Her work focused primarily on crimes involving child sexual abuse material, and she represented the State in appellate matters before the Appellate Division and Supreme Court involving child sexual abuse, human trafficking, Megan's Law, and sexual assault. She also brings civil litigation experience from her time at a national insurance defense firm, where she represented clients in professional liability and employment matters — giving her insight into the defense strategies survivors face.

We're proud to have Mercedes' passion, experience, and dedication to survivors on our team.

05/04/2026

Sexual abuse in schools is not an isolated problem. Research estimates that 1 in 10 K-12 students will experience sexual misconduct by a school employee before they graduate; and most incidents still go unreported.

When a school fails to prevent or address abuse by a staff member, it may be held legally responsible. Survivors may have civil legal options, including the ability to pursue action against the institution itself.

At Herman Law, we exclusively represent survivors of sexual abuse. Our mission is to help survivors heal by giving them a voice through civil litigation.

If you or someone you love experienced sexual abuse in a school or another institutional setting, contact our team today for a free, confidential consultation. When you’re ready to talk, we’re here to listen.

04/24/2026

Meet Arlen Litman-Cleper — Lead Attorney, California Office

Arlen is a passionate advocate for survivors of sexual abuse with over a decade of litigation experience in federal and state courts throughout California.

Before devoting his practice to representing survivors, Arlen handled both plaintiff and defense work in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and business litigation, representing everyone from individuals to multi-national corporations. He has tried numerous high-stakes cases to verdict throughout California, obtaining successful results for his clients. This extensive trial experience and diverse background give him the strategic insight and courtroom skills to effectively fight for survivors seeking justice and hold institutions accountable. In his first year with Herman Law, Arlen recovered close to $20 million on behalf of his Clients.

We're proud to have Arlen's experience and dedication to survivors on our team.

04/22/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. At Herman Law, we believe that protecting children requires awareness, action, and accountability. It also requires communities that are willing to speak up.

Child abuse affects an estimated 532,000 children in the United States every year. The majority of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by someone the child knows and trusts. And in too many cases, it goes unreported for years, if ever.

We created this resource to share the facts, warning signs of child abuse and child sexual abuse, and steps communities can take to help prevent it. We encourage you to swipe through, share, and take the conversations beyond the screen.

At Herman Law, we stand with survivors every day. This April, we are proud to stand alongside communities working to protect every child.

04/20/2026

Herman Law is proud to announce the opening of our first office in the state of Maryland. For more than a year, we have been serving Maryland survivors and advocating on their behalf. This new Baltimore location is the next step in that commitment, expanding access to trauma-informed legal services for survivors seeking justice and healing throughout the state.

Read more about our Maryland expansion: https://hermanlaw.com/herman-law-opens-first-maryland-office-as-surge-sexual-abuse-cases/

04/14/2026

Sexual violence affects people in every community. It takes many forms and is sustained by silence, shame, and systems that fail survivors.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and at Herman Law, we believe awareness is just the beginning. This month, we're sharing resources to help educate and inform, because understanding the problem is part of how we solve it.

Herman Law exclusively represents survivors of institutional sexual abuse in civil litigation. We are honored to walk alongside survivors as they seek accountability, find their voice, and take steps toward justice and healing.

04/13/2026

Meet Amber Costanzo — Associate Attorney, New York City Office

Amber is a passionate advocate for survivors of sexual abuse with extensive civil litigation experience and a deep commitment to holding institutions accountable.

Before joining Herman Law, Amber specialized in personal injury defense litigation and motion work, giving her valuable insight into defense strategies and procedures that she now uses to fight for survivors. Earlier in her career, she represented families as a Special Education attorney under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), advocating against school districts to secure services and funding for children with disabilities. This experience ignited her passion for supporting those wronged by institutions that fail to protect vulnerable individuals.

We're proud to have Amber's passion and commitment to justice on our team.