Manly, Stewart & Finaldi

At Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, we have a reputation as California’s leading law firm in handling sexual abuse cases.

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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. As a first-generation attorney, he brings a sense of purpose shaped by lived experience.

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The law recognizes the lasting trauma of sexual 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.

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Cristina 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.

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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.

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The path survivors walk is long, and Ariel J. Romero walks beside them with purpose, not just as an advocate, but as someone who understands trauma firsthand. She’s helped secure historic settlements in the USC and UCLA physician abuse cases and continues to fight for children.

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Courtney Thom will join leading voices at the upcoming Shades of Mass Conference in LA, advancing equity in mass tort litigation. We're honored to support this critical movement for justice and accountability. See you there!

September 4th - 6th, 2025
JW Marriott L.A. Live

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The pursuit of control at all costs masked a far more sinister reality—systemic abuse of vulnerable girls as young as 12. At Joseph Scott Juvenile Probation Camp, compliance became a weapon, wielded by those entrusted with care to perpetrate unthinkable harm.

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Two new lawsuits allege that Redlands Unified students were sexually abused by school staff, one by an athletic trainer, the other by a volunteer coach. Morgan Stewart says the district has a long-standing pattern of ignoring warning signs. Read more: https://t.co/HO4fuqSJPm

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Courtney Thom spoke out about the ongoing failure to prosecute abusers in the L.A. County juvenile system. Despite dozens of survivors naming current and former probation officers as perpetrators, not a single one has faced criminal charges.

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On The John Kobylt Show, attorney John Manly called out the silence from state and county leaders following L.A. County’s $4 billion settlement over widespread sexual abuse in its juvenile system. Discover more about the case here: https://t.co/7OHcWYwbez

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In a segment on NBC News, Courtney Thom and John Manly, who represent over 200 survivors, called for a federal investigation into the L.A. County juvenile system. Thom and Manly made it clear: without answers, there can be no accountability.

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In its latest The Week in Populism feature, the California Policy Center spotlights our Partner and Attorney John Manly for his endless pursuit of justice. Read the full article: https://t.co/yvkI6iP0fM

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John Manly called for criminal accountability in one of the largest sex abuse scandals in California history. More than 7,000 children were abused in L.A. County juvenile facilities and foster homes, but no one has been prosecuted, and records have quietly disappeared.

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Los Angeles County quietly agreed to pay $4 billion to settle thousands of sexual abuse cases involving children in its juvenile facilities and foster care system. Read the full LA Times report here: https://t.co/x8jXiL4UsU

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Jenny R. Louro approaches her work with a blend of legal precision and deep empathy shaped by years of advocacy for survivors of trauma. From her leadership at a domestic violence legal aid clinic to her work in complex abuse cases, she brings both rigor and heart to every case.

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"Finally. After 40 years of child abuse, coverup, conspiracy, and deprivation of fundamental constitutional rights. Our clients’ heinous accounts of their abuse at the hands of LA County Probation Officers have served a noble purpose - to help countless children." - Courtney Thom

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The case against former West Linn doctor David Farley is about more than one man—it’s about the systems that looked the other way. Read the full article: https://t.co/v9L4DGuPzd

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Raquel Cooper transforms deeply layered investigations into compelling, trial-ready cases that expose the truth. Her cases often crossed jurisdictions, requiring collaboration with national and international agencies to pursue justice.

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Coaches, trainers, and team staff are often in positions of power—and some abuse that trust in devastating ways. If your child has been exploited, you may have strong legal grounds to act. Learn what steps you can take to protect your child: https://t.co/NCpZrHJyru

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Morgan A. Stewart is a nationally recognized leader in the fight for justice on behalf of survivors of sexual abuse. Admitted to practice in California, Texas, New York, and before the U.S. Supreme Court, his reach and impact are felt nationwide.