Civil Rights Law
Detroit, Michigan – Michigan legal firm Sommers Schwartz, PC is actively investigating the severe allegations of sexual abuse involving Father Timothy Crowley, a former priest of multiple parishes in Michigan. The investigation follows several reports of abuse dating back to the early 1980s. Father Crowley was ordained as a priest at Holy Cross Parish in…
Continue readingGlen Allen, Virginia – Animal Partisan, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization, has recently obtained records that allegedly show Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ties to the animal agriculture industry and strategies to target animal activists using Weapons of Mass Destruction statutes. In October 2022, Animal Partisan made a request under the Freedom of Information Act…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, P.C., a renowned law firm in Michigan, is championing a legal battle against Father Richard T. Craig, bringing to light allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors. Father Richard T. Craig, ordained in 1988 in the Diocese of Marquette, came under scrutiny in 1991. A young boy, during a counseling session…
Continue readingAustin, Texas – Jason Wright and Katie Valle have once again been voted and recognized by their peers as two of Austin’s Top Attorneys for 2024, a prestigious recognition reflects their steadfast dedication to the legal profession and the Austin community they serve. Both Jason and Katie have carved out a significant presence in the…
Continue readingCharleston, South Carolina – Steinberg Law Firm recently announced the recipients of its 2023 scholarships. This program honors outstanding students who exhibit leadership qualities, resilience, and a commitment to bettering their communities. Applicants were required to submit academic transcripts, an extracurricular activity list, and an 800-word essay answering one of three questions. The honorees each…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a leading Michigan law firm, is actively investigating allegations against Father Mark McQueston. The Attorney General of Michigan included Father McQueston, an active priest and senior member of the Diocese of Marquette, on its list of credibly accused sexual offender clergy members in 2022. The alleged abuses by Father…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a renowned law firm in Detroit, Michigan, is currently investigating the alleged sexual misconduct of Father Joseph Carne, a former priest with around three decades of experience, who is reported to have sexually abused young adults and teenagers in Michigan for many years. Father Joseph Carne, who served as…
Continue readingMatawan, New Jersey – According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff, Carlos Quintanilla-Martinez, was caused to fall nearly three stories during a construction project. The lawsuit also claimed that contractors allowed the use of an unsafe job-made box to hoist materials to higher floors. The box dislodged and fell to the ground with Mr. Quintanilla inside.…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Attorneys of Sommers Schwartz PC are taking a stand for survivors of sexual abuse following the conviction of Father Joseph “Jack” Baker, who served numerous churches in the Metro Detroit area for nearly three decades. Father Joseph “Jack” Baker was ordained in 1993 and fulfilled various pastor and associate pastor assignments at…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a prominent litigation firm based in Detroit, Michigan, is actively investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against the late Father John G. Hughes as stated in the Michigan Attorney General’s report released on October 22nd. In a shocking revelation, an 18-year-old male had disclosed in a letter addressed to Bishop…
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