Institutional negligence in childhood sexual abuse cases may involve churches, schools, youth organizations, or other institutions that ignored warning signs, failed to report abuse, failed to supervise adults, concealed complaints, or allowed children to remain at risk. Merson Law helps survivors understand their legal options.
Merson Law Of-Counsel
Attorney Jennifer Plotkin Experience:
Prior to joining Merson Law, Ms. Plotkin litigated major medical malpractice and personal injury cases for twenty years. Ms. Plotkin is licensed to practice law in the State of New York and she is admitted to practice in the Southern and Eastern District of New York. Ms. Plotkin frequently appears in Court, taking and defending depositions in medical malpractice and sexual assault cases.
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Sexual Assault
- Catastrophic Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Education
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Brooklyn Law School 2003
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University of Michigan 2000
Delayed Disclosure in Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases
Many survivors of childhood sexual abuse do not come forward for decades. This delayed disclosure reflects deep trauma, fear, and institutional pressure, not a lack of credibility. At Merson Law, we represent survivors of institutional abuse. Even if you have never spoken out before or only remember partial details, you are not alone. Your legal options depend on the facts, not the delay.
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