Practice Areas

Legal Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Abuse

Portland, Oregon Lawyer Dedicated to Asserting the Rights of Victims

Randall L. Vogt is an attorney dedicated to representing the victims of sex crimes in Portland and throughout Oregon. With the assistance of Randall Vogt, PC, you can assert your rights by suing sexual predators and other perpetrators of sex crimes for damages in civil court.

Don't be ashamed to come forward and speak confidentially with a compassionate lawyer. Our practice seeks compensation and justice for sex abuse victims through civil actions against abusers and parties who negligently failed to protect you against sex crimes.

In addition to pursuing actions against the abusers, we also file claims against those individuals or organizations that were negligent in protecting victims from abuse. These defendants include church organizations, volunteer organizations such as the Boy Scouts, state agencies such as the Oregon Youth Authority and Department of Human Services, property managers, employers, and school administrators. We are experienced in the investigation and exposure of sex crimes concealment and work to seek justice for our clients through compensation and disclosure.

The Statute of Limitations in Sex Abuse Cases:

• If you were over 18 when the abuse occurred you have 2 years to file a claim.
• If you were under 18, you have until age 24 to file a claim.
• Under the delayed discovery rule, you may be able to file at a later time, even decades after the abuse occurred, if you did not realize that the abuse caused psychological problems as an adult. The Legislature has created this special statute of limitations because of the importance of encouraging victims to report sexual abuse.

Our primary attorney and staff can assist you with any of the following sexual abuse and sex crimes cases:

Sexual Assault
Randall Vogt can represent you in cases involving rape, sodomy, forcible penetration, or other matters involving nonconsensual, misconduct, and violent sexual contact. The defendant might be a stranger, an acquaintance, a close friend, or in some cases, a third party such as a landlord or business owner who owed you a duty of care to keep you reasonably safe from a sexual attack. We routinely handle claims against employers for abuse and for employee misconduct.

Child Sex Abuse
Randall Vogt can represent you and your children against perpetrators of sexual crimes against minors. These most vulnerable victims are often molested by persons in positions of trust or authority over them, such as coaches, teachers, or clergy. In many cases, we can sue not only the perpetrator, but the assailant’s employer, whether it’s a church, a school district, or a private organization. If you’re a parent or guardian of a child you believe has been sexually abused, call Randall Vogt, PC, to see if civil litigation is a realistic option for your family.

Organization, Institution, and State Liability
Many children are victims of sex crimes at the hands of individuals and organizations responsible for their well being. We are experienced in handling sex abuse cases against schools, day cares, and volunteer organizations, as well as cases against the state for sexual abuse against minors.

If you have suffered sexual abuse, contact lawyer Randall Vogt in Portland, Oregon to assert your rights against your abuser and any persons or organizations responsible for the crimes against you.

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