Business Details
Trusted Abuse Law Specialists in Canberra
Porters Lawyers is Australia's leading rights-based law firm specialising in institutional child sexual abuse. For over two decades, we have built a dedicated team of legal practitioners and support staff who understand the sensitive nature of the matters we litigate. Our exclusive focus on Abuse Law has enabled us to develop deep legal expertise and the empathy required to support clients who have survived institutional child sexual abuse.We work closely with clients from all over Australia and internationally, providing tailored legal advice and advocacy. Our team travels globally to ensure survivors' voices are heard, combining legal excellence with compassionate care. We specialise in holding institutions accountable for historical abuses while advocating for systemic reforms to prevent future harm.
Services
Clergy Abuse
Youth Detention Abuse
School Abuse
Australian Defence Force Abuse
Other Institutions
Highlights and features
- We specialise exclusively in Abuse Law with over 20 years of experience
- Our team travels globally to support survivors of institutional abuse
- We operate on a no win, no fee basis for all abuse compensation claims
- We have pioneered legal reforms through landmark cases and advocacy
- Our lawyers combine legal expertise with compassionate client care
What people say
Immense support
Passionate and driven
Amazing support
Understanding and integrity
Best results for clients
Services
Clergy Abuse
We represent survivors of institutional child sexual abuse by clergy members. Our team has extensive experience holding religious institutions accountable for historical abuses. We provide compassionate legal support while navigating complex institutional cover-ups. Our lawyers work with clients globally to secure compensation and justice for abuse by priests, brothers, nuns, and other clergy members.
Youth Detention Abuse
Our firm advocates for survivors of abuse in youth detention facilities and children's homes. We have successfully litigated against government departments and institutions responsible for systemic abuse. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by these survivors and provides tailored legal representation to achieve justice and compensation for institutional failures.
School Abuse
We specialise in representing individuals sexually abused in schools by faculty members. Our lawyers have extensive experience with both public and private institutions across Australia. We help survivors navigate the legal process to hold schools accountable for failures in protecting students from abuse by teachers and other school staff.
Australian Defence Force
Our firm represents former ADF members abused during their service as child recruits. We litigate against the Commonwealth of Australia for systemic failures in protecting young recruits from sexual and physical abuse. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by military survivors and provides dedicated legal support to achieve justice.
Other Institutions
We assist survivors of abuse in various institutional settings including Scouts Australia, Salvation Army, and YMCA. With over 20 years of experience, our team has the expertise to handle complex cases against diverse organisations. We work to expose systemic failures and secure compensation for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
People
Jason Parkinson
Principal
Admitted to the legal profession in 1992, Jason has 12 years' experience as a NSW Police detective. Specialising in abuse law since 2006, he has become a national leader in this field. His work contributed to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and subsequent National Apology. Jason continues to advocate for survivors' rights.
Questions
What are the costs for sexual abuse compensation claims?
We operate on a no win, no fee basis with no upfront costs for clients.
Are there time limits for making abuse claims?
There are no time limits for child abuse victims under Australian law since 2016.
How do you prove sexual abuse cases?
We gather evidence of institutional negligence and perpetrator history to build strong cases.
Who can be sued for sexual abuse?
We pursue claims against individuals and institutions including religious organisations and government departments.
Can I claim against individual perpetrators?
Yes, we have experience litigating against individuals, though financial viability is assessed.
