ANDREOZZI + FOOTE
GEORGIA SEXUAL ABUSE LAWYER
Reviewed by:
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esq.
- Last Updated: July 7, 2025
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- Trusted Georgia Sexual Abuse Attorneys with a National Reputation for Results
- Understanding Sexual Abuse Laws in Georgia
- Statute of Limitations on Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in Georgia
- Who Can Be Held Responsible in a Georgia Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
- What Compensation Can Sexual Abuse Survivors Recover in Georgia?
- Types of Sexual Abuse Covered in Georgia Civil Lawsuits
- Speak with a Georgia Sexual Abuse Lawyer Today
Coming forward after experiencing sexual abuse takes immense courage. Whether the abuse happened recently or years ago, survivors in Georgia have legal options and the right to seek justice, accountability, and healing. With the support of a trauma-informed Georgia sexual abuse lawyer, it’s possible to take meaningful steps forward.
At Andreozzi + Foote, we understand the emotional weight of these cases. Our nationally recognized team focuses exclusively on sexual abuse law, pouring all of our resources into holding powerful institutions accountable and helping survivors and their families reclaim their power.
Trusted Georgia Sexual Abuse Attorneys with a National Reputation for Results
When you’re searching for a Georgia sexual abuse lawyer, experience and focus matter. Andreozzi + Foote is one of the nation’s leading law firms exclusively dedicated to representing survivors of sexual abuse, delivering life-changing results nationwide.
With more than 50 years of combined experience, our trauma-informed attorneys have successfully handled some of the most complex and high-profile abuse cases in recent history. We are deeply committed to discretion, compassion, and survivor-first legal strategies that respect each client’s journey.
Because we focus solely on sexual abuse litigation, we offer a level of insight and legal precision that general practice firms often don’t match. Our team has the resources to take on powerful institutions, including religious organizations, schools, and youth programs, and we’re prepared to pursue justice across state lines when necessary.
When you work with Andreozzi + Foote, you’re not just hiring a law firm; you’re gaining a team of dedicated advocates who will listen, support, and fight for you every step of the way.
“Our entire law firm is structured around representing people who have been sexually abused, and that experience is unique. It requires a certain approach to client management and litigation that most law firms don’t provide.”
- Nate Foote
Understanding Sexual Abuse Laws in Georgia
Sexual abuse in Georgia includes a wide range of unlawful and non-consensual conduct, from inappropriate touching to sexual assault, exploitation, and abuse of authority or trust. Under Georgia law, these acts are taken seriously, and survivors can pursue criminal and civil legal action.
Prosecutors ultimately decide whether to bring charges, and the criminal justice system focuses on punishing the offender. Conversely, civil lawsuits allow victims to seek compensation for the harm and hold institutions accountable for any negligence, cover-ups, or systemic failures that contributed to the abuse.
Georgia law also includes mandatory reporting requirements for certain professionals and institutions, including teachers, doctors, coaches, and clergy. If they suspect or know of abuse, they must legally report it. Failure to do so can result in penalties and, in some cases, civil liability.
Statute of Limitations on Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in Georgia
Georgia has specific time limits that determine how long survivors have to file a civil sexual abuse lawsuit. Understanding the statute of limitations can be complex, especially when the abuse happened years ago or during childhood.
For adult survivors, the time to file a civil claim is generally limited to two years from the date the abuse occurred or was discovered. However, victims of childhood sexual abuse generally have until their 23rd birthday or two years from when they knew or had reason to know of the abuse and its harm. Georgia laws governing childhood sexual abuse claims have undergone important changes recently. In 2022, a law created a temporary lookback window that allowed some survivors to file claims even if the original statute had expired. While that window has closed, exceptions, including those for repressed memories, delayed discovery, or institutional cover-ups, may still apply.
Who Can Be Held Responsible in a Georgia Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
In many sexual abuse cases, it’s not just the individual who caused the harm who may be liable. It’s also the institution that allowed the abuse to happen. At Andreozzi + Foote, we focus on holding organizations accountable when they fail to protect the people in their care.
Under Georgia law, survivors can file civil lawsuits against entities that allowed abuse to occur due to negligence, inadequate oversight, or failure to act on warning signs. Institutional accountability is often the key to uncovering systemic problems and creating meaningful change.
Organizations that may be held legally responsible for abuse include the following:
- Public and private schools
- Religious institutions and church organizations
- Hospitals and health care providers
- Youth organizations such as scouting groups, sports leagues, and after-school programs
- Employers and corporations that failed to conduct proper background checks or ignored complaints
What Compensation Can Sexual Abuse Survivors Recover in Georgia?
Survivors in Georgia may be entitled to compensation for the full impact of what they’ve endured. With the help of a skilled Georgia sexual abuse lawyer, you may be able to pursue:
Economic Damages
- Medical and mental health treatment
- Long-term therapy and counseling costs
- Lost income or reduced earning capacity
- Costs related to relocation, security, or personal safety
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and trauma-related conditions such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment of life
While no amount of money can undo the past, compensation can provide critical resources for recovery and send a powerful message that your experience matters.
Types of Sexual Abuse Covered in Georgia Civil Lawsuits
At Andreozzi + Foote, we have successfully represented survivors across the country in a wide range of sexual abuse cases, from schools and churches to youth organizations and health care settings. Our exclusive focus on sexual abuse law means we understand the nuances of each type of case and how to build strong claims against the institutions that allowed the abuse to occur.
No matter where the abuse happened or how long ago it occurred, our team is here to listen, support, and help you explore your legal options.
At Andreozzi + Foote, we stand up for survivors of sexual abuse in schools and universitiesi, holding educational institutions responsible for failing to protect students and fighting for the justice they deserve.
We represent survivors of clergy sexual abuse, holding religious institutions accountable and seeking justice for those who endured harm by trusted leaders within the faith community.
Our firm is committed to helping survivors of human and sex trafficking by pursuing justice against traffickers and organizations, while providing compassionate support to help rebuild lives.
At Andreozzi + Foote, we fight for children harmed in daycare and child care settings, holding caregivers and organizations accountable for their failure to protect vulnerable young lives.
Children are among the most vulnerable individuals in society. Children left without the protection of their natural parents are even more vulnerable.
We represent survivors of sexual abuse within youth organiations and sport leagues, demanding justice for victims harmed by trusted coaches, mentors, and officials.
Our Experienced attorneys advocate for survivors of sexual abuse at camps, ensuring that negligent organizations and staff are held accountable for violating the safety and trust of children.
At Andreozzi + Foote, we fight for victims of sexual abuse in healthcare settings, holding medical professionals and institutions accountable for exploiting their positions of trust and power
We support survivors of sexual abuse in residential care facilities, striving to hold care providers and institutions accountable for violating the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.
Our attorneys are dedicated to seeking justice for nursing home residents who have suffered sexual abuse, holding negligent facilities and staff accountable for mistreating elderly and ulnerable individuals.
Speak with a Georgia Sexual Abuse Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love has experienced sexual abuse, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Our trauma-informed legal team is here to help you understand your rights, explore your legal options, and pursue justice on your terms.
Your consultation is completely free, 100% confidential, and comes with no obligation to move forward. We’re here to listen and support you, no matter where you are in the healing process.
Contact us online or call (866) 311-8640 to speak with a Georgia sexual abuse attorney today.
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