Learn About FileAbuseLawsuit.com
FileAbuseLawsuit.com was created for one purpose: to give survivors a place to be heard, believed, and empowered to take action.
We are a national legal resource dedicated exclusively to civil sexual abuse litigation. Our platform connects survivors and families with experienced attorneys handling complex abuse cases across the country. We investigate claims, track institutional patterns of misconduct, and pursue accountability against the organizations that allowed abuse to happen.
But this work is about more than lawsuits. It is about restoring power to people who had it taken from them.
A Survivor-Centered Mission
Survivors often carry the weight of abuse for years before speaking out. Shame, fear, institutional coverups, and forced silence have historically protected abusers—not the people they harmed.
We exist to change that.
Through civil litigation, survivors can:
- Hold individuals and institutions accountable
- Expose systemic failures and coverups
- Prevent future abuse
- Secure financial compensation for therapy, medical care, and long-term support
Research consistently shows that pursuing justice—whether through civil claims, public accountability, or institutional reform—can play a meaningful role in healing. Many survivors report that being heard, validated, and believed in a legal forum provides a sense of closure that criminal systems alone often fail to deliver.
Justice does not erase what happened. But it can restore dignity, control, and the resources needed to rebuild.
Nationwide Representation
File Abuse Lawsuit works with legal teams handling cases across the United States. Abuse is not confined to one state, institution, or system—and neither are we.
Our nationwide reach allows us to:
- File claims in survivor-friendly jurisdictions
- Navigate varying statutes of limitation and revival windows
- Investigate institutional abuse patterns spanning multiple states
- Coordinate large-scale civil litigation and mass actions
Wherever abuse occurred, we work to ensure survivors have access to experienced legal advocacy.
Our Practice Areas
We handle civil sexual abuse claims across a wide range of institutional settings, including:
- Religious Sexual Abuse (including Catholic & LDS)
- Juvenile Detention Facility Sexual Abuse
- Youth Residential Treatment Center Abuse
- Doctor & Medical Provider Sexual Abuse
- Foster Care Sexual Abuse
- School Sexual Abuse
- Uber & Lyft Sexual Assault Cases
- Roblox Sexual Exploitation and Extortion
- Jail Sexual Abuse
- Hotel Human Trafficking
- & Many More (View the menu above to see more)
We serve all 50 US States nationwide, and we also have a page for each specific state.
These cases often involve systemic negligence, institutional coverups, or failures to protect vulnerable individuals. Civil lawsuits are one of the most powerful tools available to expose these systems and force change.
More Than Legal Action—A Path Forward
Financial compensation cannot undo abuse. But it can provide access to trauma therapy, mental health treatment, relocation support, and long-term care resources that many survivors otherwise cannot afford.
Just as important, civil accountability can provide something less tangible but equally vital: acknowledgment.
Being heard.
Being validated.
Seeing those responsible held accountable.
For many survivors, that process becomes part of reclaiming their voice and moving forward.
Speak With Someone Today
If you or someone you love experienced sexual abuse, you do not have to carry it alone. Our team is here to listen, answer your questions, and explain your legal options with compassion and confidentiality.
You may be entitled to financial compensation and the opportunity to hold your abuser—and the institution that enabled them—accountable.
Contact File Abuse Lawsuit today for a free, confidential, and compassionate review of your case and take your first, or next, step toward justice, healing, and closure. We are ready to help.
Meet Our Attorneys
Matthew Dolman
Matthew A. Dolman is a founding partner at Dolman Law Group, where he focuses on personal injury law. With extensive experience in handling cases related to auto accidents, wrongful death, and insurance disputes, Dolman is known for his dedication to securing substantial settlements and verdicts for his clients. He is highly regarded for his litigation skills and client advocacy. Dolman is also active in legal education and community outreach, contributing to his reputation as a leading attorney in his field.
Stan Gipe
Stanley Gipe is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and leads litigation at Dolman Law Group. Board certification is a distinction held by a small percentage of attorneys and reflects tested expertise, trial experience, and peer recognition in civil trial law. Stan has served as lead counsel on more than one thousand injury lawsuits and is widely known for taking cases to jury verdict when insurers refuse fair resolutions. His litigation leadership extends to complex and sensitive matters, including sexual abuse lawsuits, where his courtroom experience helps survivors pursue accountability through the civil justice system. Stan’s reputation as a seasoned trial attorney strengthens the firm’s ability to advocate for individuals and families facing life-altering harm.
Rebecca Dolman
Rebecca Heist Dolman is a Clearwater native and attorney at Dolman Law Group with a multidisciplinary background in law, business, and taxation. She holds a B.S. in Finance from Florida State University, a J.D. and M.B.A. with honors from Stetson University College of Law, and an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Miami. Her academic and financial expertise supports the firm’s work in complex civil litigation, including sexual abuse lawsuits, where careful case structuring and long-term damages evaluation help survivors pursue justice and meaningful financial recovery.
Sara Beller
Sara Beller is a trial-tested litigator at Dolman Law Group with extensive experience representing survivors of sexual abuse in complex civil litigation. She previously advocated for child and adult survivors at a national plaintiff’s firm and spent more than six years as a Deputy District Attorney in the Sexual Assault Child Abuse Unit, trying over 55 jury trials to verdict. Sara’s combined prosecutorial and civil trial background strengthens her ability to guide survivors through sensitive, high-stakes lawsuits while pursuing meaningful accountability.
Jamie Powers
Jamie Powers is a mass torts and complex litigation attorney at Dolman Law Group who focuses on large-scale consumer cases and sexual abuse lawsuits. Her background in legislative advocacy and trauma-informed representation supports survivors navigating complex civil litigation. Recognized by National Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Jamie also contributes to national legal education and survivor advocacy initiatives.
Michael Baudinet
Michael Baudinet is a brief-writing attorney at Dolman Law Group who supports complex plaintiff-side litigation, including sexual abuse lawsuits, through strategic legal research and persuasive advocacy. A former Assistant United States Attorney, he brings more than a decade of high-stakes federal litigation experience handling complex investigations and appeals. His work strengthens the firm’s ability to build powerful cases that help survivors seek accountability through the civil justice system.
Emily Margolin
Emily Margolin is an associate attorney at Dolman Law Group who advocates for adult survivors of sexual abuse. She represents clients through a compassionate, client-centered approach designed to empower survivors throughout the litigation process. With prior experience supporting incarcerated survivors and defending vulnerable communities in housing court, Emily brings a strong foundation of advocacy to complex civil lawsuits involving deeply personal harm.