Lyndsay Markley Law

12/12/2024

Our latest settlement with the Archdiocese of Chicago is a step forward in holding institutions accountable for enabling abuse. This $950,000 settlement marks a significant milestone toward justice and healing for another survivor of Rev. Daniel McCormack's misconduct.

Read the full story on CBS Chicago.

A lawsuit filed by attorney Lyndsay Markley claimed that in 2004, the plaintiff in this case was s*xually abused several times by McCormack.

05/18/2022

View my full interview with Fox 32 Chicago on my recent settlement below.

Attorney Lyndsay Markley talks about her client who claims he suffered s*xual abuse at the hands of disgraced former Archdiocese of Chicago priest Daniel McCormack .

05/17/2022

“Trauma impacts people’s abilities in every way - every day…this money can be life changing for so many," Attorney Lyndsay Markley said in an interview with Fox 32 Chicago.

The Archdiocese of Chicago will pay a reported $1.2 million to my client who claimed he was abused multiple times by defrocked Daniel McCormack. Continue reading:

CHICAGO (AP) — The Archdiocese of Chicago has agreed to pay $1.2 million to a man who...

11/30/2021

It is and I can think of few worthier causes than to assist our most vulnerable population: children and families who have been victimized by abuse. Throughout the pandemic, the already dire need for resources for abused children and families increased and this organization is working hard to meet the needs of families trying to escape abuse and seek treatment for it in the aftermath. You know a victim of some type of abuse- it is an issue that impacts us all regardless of our race, color, socioeconomic status, education level, etc. TRAUMA impacts us all. When left untreated it can result in the continuing cycle of abuse, crime, drug abuse, etc. And, it always results in unnecessary pain. Show your LOVE to your fellow humans this holiday season and make a donation to this amazing organization. YOUR DONATION WILL BE MATCHED TODAY!!! So even a small gift will have double the impact!

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12/03/2020

Attorney Lyndsay Markley recently resolved a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Catholic Bishop of Chicago, for a client claiming he suffered s*xual abuse by former Archdiocese of Chicago priest, Daniel McCormack.

Follow the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/33YnbCT

05/18/2020

Facebook settles with traumatized content moderators for $52 Million.

Current and former moderators will all be paid a minimum of $1,000. Selena Scola filed the case in California.

01/31/2020

I am honored to be recognized for the fourth year in a row as an Illinois SuperLawyer. It is an honor to receive this recognition from my peers and SuperLawyers Magazine.

Lyndsay Markley is one of the top rated Personal Injury attorneys in Chicago, IL. She has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria.

01/30/2020

Thank you for the spotlight! It is always nice to be recognized especially when it is by one of my favorite organizations, The Alliance of Women Trial Lawyers! Thank you!

Attorney Spotlight – Lyndsay Markley October 21, 2019/0 Comments/in News /by Lyndsay Markley - Lyndsay Markley Law On October 8 & 9, 2019, Lyndsay Markley, principal of Lyndsay Markley Law, acted as a guest speaker and panelist at Ignite2019 a National Prevention Conference hosted by Darkness to L...

01/28/2020

Our office is currently representing multiple victims relating to the recent allegations of s*xually inappropriate conduct by a teacher at Elmwood Elementary School in Elmwood Park, Illinois. Please direct message, call or reach out if you are in need of representation. *xualabuselawyer *xualabuse

CBS 2 has learned that three girls in the fourth grade came forward last Wednesday.

01/21/2020

How does a "real" victim behave after a s*xual assault? Many assumptions about victim behavior are very different than reality. For instance, one myth exploited as a "Weinstein Defense" is that a "real" victim would never speak to their attacker again. This "defense" ignores power dynamics and trauma response. As a trial lawyer and a consultant in cases arising out of s*xual assault and abuse, I create an expert team to identify and educate the fact-finder on these issues.

When his trial opens in the coming days, Harvey Weinstein’s defense team is expected to go on the offensive against the women who have accused him of r**e and s*xual assault, in part by questioning if they acted like victims afterward.

01/03/2020

"How can I help more people?" Was the question I was grappling with at the beginning of 2019. What a difference a year makes! 2019 opened up so many new doors. In addition to representing my own clients, 2019 saw me traveling around the country speaking, educating, and consulting about the best way to effectively represent survivors of s*xual abuse. As if that wasn't exciting enough, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with youth-serving organizations and companies to create programs that seek to prevent s*xual abuse. I am bad at math, but according to my calculations: I have definitely widened the reach I can have for survivors AND had the incredible opportunity to address PREVENTION! I am filled with gratitude and excited to continue and grow in 2020. Let this be the year that we stop abuse. Happy New Year! *xualabuse