Deep Dive 6: A Survivor's Legal Guide

Attorney Tim Kosnoff breaks down what it means to file a legal claim as a survivor of abuse. With over four decades of experience representing victims within institutions like the LDS Church, Tim offers a concrete and reassuring look at what to expect, from overcoming the fear of making the first phone call to the possibility of a settlement. He addresses common myths and fears, explains key legal terms, and clarifies questions around confidentiality, privacy, and control. Most importantly, he emphasizes that you remain in charge—of the pace, the details you share, and the path forward. If you’ve ever considered taking legal action but felt overwhelmed, this episode is a powerful starting point to reclaim your voice, understand your options, and know you’re not alone.

Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h9c5zyqxSeb8DbJ9Rn-D8tMF5Z-DU9vo/view

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Every case is unique and should be considered and handled on a case-by-case basis. Under current law, and after decades of experience bringing cases against institutions like the LDS Church, it is our professional opinion that there is no mechanism to handle CSA-related claims other than individually. Under current law we do not anticipate that, without substantial changes to the law, there will be a mechanism—class action, consolidated cases, federal multi-district actions, or anything else—that will allow these claims to proceed on anything other than an individual basis. They are all simply too fact dependent. For inquiries about legal representation, visit https://kosnoff.com

Hosts | Alyssa Grenfell & Tim Kosnoff Executive Producers | Lindsay Hansen Park & Eric W. Phillips Producer | Lizzy Bean Researcher | Emily Sellers