Manly, Stewart & Finaldi

Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Manly, Stewart & Finaldi is one of the nation’s leading law firms for s*xual abuse cases.

We have recovered $3 billion+ on behalf of clients against school districts, religious institutions, municipalities, youth organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Nationally recognized for its representation of victims of s*xual abuse, Manly & Stewart’s s*xual abuse attorneys have obtained over 1 billion dollars in settlements on behalf of their clients. Whether representing s*xual abuse victims

in a civil lawsuit, or acting as a victim advocate pursuant to Marsy's Law, lawyers from Manly & Stewart have garnered stellar reputations for success throughout the legal community, making them California’s leading law firm for representing survivors of s*xual abuse.

06/03/2026

The Shame is Not Yours to Hold

“When you think of a predator…

Normally it’s not what you’re thinking…

It’s the people you most trust with your children that will use that authority and opportunity to take advantage of it.

And that’s what happened in my case.” – Dominique A.

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Courtney Thom brings a rare and formidable edge to civil litigation: more than a decade as a s*x crimes prosecutor in Orange County, where she conducted over 50 criminal trials.

That frontline experience gave her an intimate understanding of predator psychology and institutional complicity, wisdom she now channels into civil litigation on behalf of s*xual abuse survivors, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice.

Manly, Stewart & Finaldi has recovered over $3 billion on behalf of s*xual abuse survivors while driving major policy reforms across institutions nationwide.

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04/23/2026

“The closure of this facility is a necessary step—but it is not accountability,” - Sarah Klein.

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04/23/2026

Warning: Contains graphic information. Ex New Hampshire day care employee Jan Carlos Berrios Olenda, 29, was arrested on April 1st for SA of a 4 year old boy, and is set to go to trial on April 28th — but experts suspect there may be more victims. Lawyers Sarah Klein and Eric W. Schoenberg have spoken with more than 50 families whose children have had contact with Berrios Otero over the six years he was employed at the BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center, and Schoenberg says “I have strong belief that there are one or more individuals in authority positions at that facility that knew that this was going on beforehand and failed to act.”

If you or anyone you know has information on Berrios Olenda, call Manly, Stewart & Finaldi at (949) 787-3181.
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04/16/2026

“After everything, finding someone who genuinely cared was a turning point for me.” - Jamie Dantzscher 💙

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04/12/2026

John Manly sits down with Catherine Herridge, Emmy winning journalist, about new data surrounding the prevalence of s*xual a*sault in public schools, suggesting that it is much higher than we originally thought. “The author of two studies commissioned by the Department of Justice…[Charol Shakeshaft] believes now that the number of children that suffer s*xual misconduct by teachers, school administrators and other personnel is about 17%.”

See the full interview on our YouTube channel or on Catherine’s X profile at @ C__Herridge.

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09/17/2025

Men who experience s*xual abuse often carry it alone for years, silenced by fear and buried under shame. You have every right to be heard and supported. Start reclaiming your story and contact our team today.

Evan J. Baker works cases involving schools, healthcare providers, and religious institutions with a clear goal: to expo...
09/16/2025

Evan J. Baker works cases involving schools, healthcare providers, and religious institutions with a clear goal: to expose how abuse was allowed to happen and stop it from happening again. He started at the firm as a law clerk, learning case by case how institutions protect themselves instead of protecting victims. As a first-generation attorney, he brings a sense of purpose shaped by lived experience, not just legal training.

The law recognizes the lasting trauma of s*xual abuse, especially when committed by someone in power. Even if the abuse ...
09/12/2025

The law recognizes the lasting trauma of s*xual abuse, especially when committed by someone in power. Even if the abuse happened years ago or you’ve never spoken about it, you may still have legal options. Manly, Stewart & Finaldi is the leading law firm for survivors.

Cristina J. Nolan represents survivors who were often injured at a young age, too vulnerable and young to fight back, an...
09/10/2025

Cristina J. Nolan represents survivors who were often injured at a young age, too vulnerable and young to fight back, and too isolated to be heard. She has fearlessly challenged some of California’s largest school districts and dioceses, securing six- and seven-figure settlements for her clients, despite profound institutional failures. Committed to accessibility, Cristina works closely with Spanish-speaking survivors, ensuring language and resources are never obstacles to justice.

We take on cases that challenge the powerful institutions that protect abusers and silence survivors . We fight in court...
09/09/2025

We take on cases that challenge the powerful institutions that protect abusers and silence survivors . We fight in court, in the media, and in state legislatures and in the halls of Congress because survivors deserve justice. That fight is personal to Stewart Mollrich and every attorney at our firm.

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