Porters Lawyers is Australia’s leading rights-based law firm specialising in institutional child sexual abuse. For over 20 years, they have been dedicated to helping survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, advocating for clergy abuse survivors, those harmed in institutional settings, and individuals sexually abused in schools and youth detention. Their team of talented legal practitioners and support staff provide comprehensive legal support to ensure justice and empowerment for survivors, championing their cause against a backdrop of widespread institutional abuse in Australia.
Porters Lawyers operates on a no win, no fee basis, ensuring clients will not be financially out of pocket if compensation isn’t achieved. With a deep understanding of Abuse Law, they focus on establishing negligence under relevant legislation when taking legal action against institutions or individual perpetrators. Their commitment to advocating for survivors extends beyond legal representation, as they actively work towards further reforms in the area of institutional child sexual abuse to provide justice for all survivors.
Jason Parkinson, the Principal of Porters Lawyers, brings over 20 years of experience in Abuse Law and a background as a former detective with NSW Police. His dedication and care for clients impacted by institutional child sexual abuse have established him as a leader in the field. Porters Lawyers’ philosophy revolves around providing tailored advice, advocacy, and care to clients from all over Australia and the world, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights are upheld in the pursuit of justice and compensation.