Jeff Anderson & Associates

09/02/2026

Survivors deserve more than legal representation. They deserve to be heard and understood with compassion. Our team has trauma-informed training, which means we understand how trauma can affect a survivor's thoughts, emotions, experiences, and responses to stressful situations. This training enables us to communicate in a more effective way where survivors feel safe and understood. Every survivor we work with is paired with an advocate who provides customized guidance, answers questions, and offers support throughout the legal process.

08/31/2026

In this video, attorneys Stacey Benson and Steve Boyd discuss a significant update in the Diocese of Buffalo bankruptcy cases. Judge Carl Bucki has officially approved the Diocese’s Disclosure Statement and the process that will be used for survivors to vote on the proposed reorganization plan. This is a significant step forward in the right direction. This case has taken years, and we know survivors have waited a very long time to get to this point. We are inspired by the patience and strength of all the survivors involved in this process.

08/30/2026

Fr. Daniel McCormack was a prolific abuser in the Archdiocese of Chicago. In 2007, he pled guilty to 5 felony counts of aggravated s*xual abuse. Numerous other allegations were reported when he was a priest; many were reportedly ignored.

Fr. Daniel McCormack was one of the most prolific abusers in the Ar...

08/27/2026

The Amateur Athletic Union said it would implement “historic” reforms after a child s*x abuse scandal in 2011, including mandatory training. It still hasn’t done so.

More than a decade after the Amateur Athletic Union promised to implement “historic child protection measures,” it still hasn’t done so, leaving hundreds of thousands of kids at risk. Some AAU athletes have had devastating experiences.

08/27/2026

Child predators often rely on trust, secrecy, and access—not force. Learn practical steps to protect your child, recognize grooming behaviors, and create safe spaces for open communication. Prevention starts with awareness.

A parent’s most important role is to guide and protect their children, but this responsibility can be difficult to act on with confidence. This blog aims to provide parents with tips for protecting their children from predators and identifying warning signs of grooming or abuse.

08/26/2026

Survivors of child s*xual abuse connected to Quigley Preparatory Seminary deserve to be heard and supported. Learn about allegations involving the seminary, access survivor resources, and explore legal options for those seeking accountability and justice.

Learn about child s*xual abuse allegations connected to Quigley Preparatory Seminary and find survivor resources, support, and legal options for seeking justice.

08/25/2026

In this video, attorneys Stacey Benson and Steve Boyd address some of the common misconceptions surrounding the Diocese of Buffalo bankruptcy. Some common misconceptions they discuss include:

What happens with parish settlement money
Survivor settlement amounts
Non-monetary settlement components

We believe the more educated the public, advocates and survivors are, the more empowered they can be. We are continuously impressed by the strength and resilience of survivors, and we will continue to fight for them in the pursuit of justice.

08/24/2026

Age regression can be caused as a result of childhood trauma that disrupts the typical developmental process, often leading to underdeveloped coping skills or unhealthy coping strategies.

Childhood trauma disrupts the typical developmental process, often leading to underdeveloped coping skills or unhealthy coping strategies. Without healthy adult coping strategies, a survivor under stress can “regress” into behaviors that represent a time when the survivor felt safer or when thei...

08/21/2026

“I wasn’t able to even say ‘I am a v [victim] without crying.”
Starting when he was 13, Jim was abused by a priest for years. After decades of suffering in silence, he transformed from a victim with trauma to an advocate inspiring other survivors.

Frequently asked questions and resources for survivors of abuse: ht...