The Hemphill Firm, P.C. has considerable experience in representing survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Over the past several years, the Firm has brought lawsuits on behalf of students and former students who were abused by school teachers, coaches and administrators. These types of cases are particularly heart-wrenching, as school sexual abuse can not only negatively impact a child's self-esteem, but can also interfere with his or her ability to form positive relationships throughout life and pursue the education necessary for a satisfying career.

Because insurance is typically available to pay for damages, school teachers, coaches and administrators can be held accountable. The Hemphill Firm, P.C. has been able to secure considerable compensation for survivors to help address their potentially life-long emotional and financial injuries. The Firm has also been involved in supporting victims through the process of seeing their abusers criminally prosecuted and having their licenses revoked. Seeking legal justice can change the trajectory of a survivor’s life.

In 2017, the Firm obtained a $1,212,000 settlement on behalf of a 14-year-old student who was sexually exploited by a basketball coach in Pecos, New Mexico.

In 2022, the Firm obtained a settlement of $4,250,000 on behalf of two students who were sexually abused by a charter school administrator in Espanola, New Mexico.

The Hemphill Firm, P.C. is sensitive to the privacy issues associated with sexual abuse cases and will make every effort to provide a free and confidential consultation in whatever setting is most comfortable for potential clients.