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Father Michael J. Regan served in the Archdiocese of Boston and taught economics at the now-closed Pope John XXIII High School in Everett, Massachusetts. His role placed him in a position of authority and trust over students, including direct contact with minors in an academic setting.
Decades later, a lawsuit was filed by a former student who alleged that Father Regan sexually abused her on multiple occasions when she was between the ages of fourteen and seventeen, between 1977 and 1980. According to the lawsuit, the abuse was not a single incident but a pattern of conduct that continued over several years. The accuser alleged that Father Regan told her he would not allow her to graduate unless she complied with his sexual demands.
The case concluded with a settlement in the high five figures, reached in late 2021 with the Archdiocese of Boston. Father Regan died on May 4, 2020.
With decades of dedicated advocacy, we have held abusers and institutions accountable, helping survivors secure justice and the resources to move forward.
For over two decades, we have focused solely on advocating for survivors, combining legal skill with compassion to guide them toward justice and healing.
We are honored to have guided thousands of survivors through the legal process, offering support, advocacy, and the resources they need to reclaim their lives.
Civil lawsuits have become an important avenue for survivors seeking recognition of abuse that occurred years or even decades earlier. Many individuals who experienced misconduct as minors may not have had the resources, support, or legal awareness necessary to pursue action at the time the abuse occurred. It is not too late to seek civil accountability.
In cases involving authority figures such as teachers or clergy members, survivors often describe how power dynamics made it difficult to report misconduct. Fear of retaliation, concerns about credibility, and the lasting emotional impact of abuse may delay disclosure for years or even decades. Civil law may provide a path for survivors to pursue accountability when they are ready to come forward.
Legal actions connected to historical abuse can also draw attention to how institutions responded — or failed to respond — to complaints. These cases sometimes lead to greater public awareness and stronger safeguards intended to protect children and young people in educational and religious settings.
Every survivor deserves compassion and acknowledgment. This video explains how civil law empowers individuals harmed by clergy abuse to pursue accountability and closure. Justice extends beyond courtrooms; it allows survivors to reclaim their voice and aids them on their healing journey. Survivors across Massachusetts continue proving that truth carries strength and healing begins with being heard.
Our experienced and compassionate team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and support staff have extensive training in working with sexual abuse victims.
These cases are complex; however, our team are experts in these types of cases and will diligently ensure our clients are compensated for full and fair value. We always do our best to help our clients heal by giving them a voice
and helping them seek a measure of justice.
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