Testimonials
Read selected testimonials from clients about working with Rochon Genova's sexual abuse and assault team.
Practice Areas » Sexual Abuse / Sexual Assault
Sexual Abuse and Assault Lawyers in Toronto
Helping survivors across Ontario pursue justice through individual and multi-victim claims, including courts, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution.
Survivor-Centred Legal Support
SUPPORTING SURVIVORS THROUGH CIVIL SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE CLAIMS
Rochon Genova represents survivors of sexual assault, physical assault, institutional abuse, historical abuse, elder abuse, intimate partner and family violence, mental cruelty, and the unauthorized distribution of intimate images. We act for clients across Ontario in both individual and multi-victim cases, helping survivors pursue justice through the courts, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
The practice is led by Michael Wilchesky, an experienced litigator who has represented abuse survivors in hundreds of cases, including some of the most complex institutional and multi-victim claims in the province. Michael has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, and has acted for survivors through the Independent Assessment Process for Indian Residential Schools.
Michael works with a dedicated team that combines extensive litigation experience with a trauma-informed, survivor-centred approach, ensuring that each client’s needs, goals, and circumstances guide every step of the process.
A trauma-informed approach
Our team understands that pursuing a legal claim is an intensely personal and emotionally challenging process. A trauma-informed approach is central to this practice. This includes, among other things:
- Listening without judgment;
- Respecting each survivor’s pace and level of comfort;
- Ensuring clients maintain control over major decisions;
- Minimizing unnecessary retelling of traumatic events;
- Protecting privacy and safety throughout the process;
- Providing clear, transparent guidance at each stage; and
- Recognizing how trauma affects memory, communication, and participation in legal proceedings.
Our goal is to empower survivors; not pressure them. We always strive to support informed decision-making and to honour each client’s unique healing process.
How We Can Help
Institutional Abuse
Claims involving abuse within schools, care settings, religious institutions, sports organizations, or government institutions.
Historical Abuse
Support for survivors bringing claims years after abuse, including cases involving delayed disclosure and historical records.
Intimate Partner / Family Violence
Claims involving abuse, violence, coercive control, or psychological harm in personal relationships.
Mental Cruelty
Claims involving psychological or emotional harm caused by coercion, harassment, or targeted cruelty.
Multi-Victim Lawsuits
Coordinated claims involving multiple survivors harmed by the same perpetrator or institution.
Sexual / Physical Assault
Claims involving assault, coercive behaviour, or abuse by individuals, institutions, organizations, or other responsible entities.
Unauthorized Distribution of Intimate Photos / Videos
Claims involving intimate images shared without consent, including privacy, reputational, and emotional harm.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about civil sexual abuse and assault claims, privacy, compensation, institutions, and the legal process.
