Sexual abuse litigation requires careful attention to complex legal issues, the circumstances surrounding each claim, and the responsibilities of individuals and institutions. Attorney Adam Horowitz has devoted more than 25 years to this area of law, representing thousands of survivors in civil lawsuits across the United States. His experience includes cases involving churches, private schools, daycare facilities, medical practices, youth organizations, massage businesses, cruise lines, rideshare companies, and high-profile individuals.
As Managing Partner of Horowitz Law, he has built a practice concentrated on sexual abuse cases and litigation involving institutions. His professional record includes significant jury verdicts, federal court litigation, high-profile matters, and national media coverage. His work has also received recognition from legal organizations and victim advocates, including an AV Preeminent rating and the 2024 Legacy of Justice Award.
Extensive Experience in Sexual Abuse Litigation
Horowitz’s practice has focused on sexual abuse cases involving individuals, businesses, and institutions. He has represented thousands of sexual abuse survivors across the United States in matters involving churches, private schools, daycare facilities, massage businesses, medical practices, youth organizations, the Boy Scouts of America, cruise lines, rideshare companies, and high-profile individuals, including Jeffrey Epstein, Hollywood celebrities, and professional athletes.
His work also includes litigation involving alleged clergy abuse within the Catholic Church. Horowitz has litigated dozens of priest molestation cases against Catholic dioceses throughout the country. According to his profile, this work resulted in predators being exposed and confidential church documents being made public. He has also achieved victories in legal battles involving statutes of limitations and First Amendment issues in these cases.
Significant Cases and Litigation Results
Several notable cases have contributed to Horowitz’s professional record. In 2018, he and his colleagues obtained a jury verdict of more than $70 million for a young woman who was raped by an intoxicated coworker while aboard a luxury yacht in Fort Lauderdale. The verdict is one of the significant results highlighted on his professional profile.
Another notable matter is Elk v. United States, 87 Fed. Cl. 70 (2009). Horowitz represented a Native American woman who was raped by a U.S. Army recruiter. The case involved the “Bad Man Clause” of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868. His profile states that he established a new precedent by using the treaty provision to recover pain and suffering damages for the first time in the treaty’s 140-year existence.
His representative cases also include Samantha Baca v. M/Y Endless Summer and Dani Shimon v. R.B. These matters further reflect his litigation experience in civil lawsuits involving allegations of sexual abuse and sexual battery, including issues concerning defendants’ constitutional rights in civil proceedings.
National Media Coverage and Public Advocacy
Attorney Adam Horowitz has also received national media attention for his legal work involving sexual abuse and exploitation. His profile lists television appearances and extensive coverage in outlets including CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, Orlando Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, Sun Sentinel, NBC6 Miami, and BuzzFeed.
His work involving Jeffrey Epstein has been another prominent part of his public profile. He represented clients in litigation concerning Epstein’s abuse of girls in Palm Beach County and subpoenaed and recovered Epstein’s address book. His legal work on the matter also received national media coverage.
Horowitz has also been a leading national advocate for clients who reported sexual abuse by massage therapists at Massage Envy and other spa locations. His profile states that this work gained significant acclaim for exposing sexual abuse allegations involving female clients in the massage industry.
Recognition for Legal Advocacy
Horowitz’s work has received recognition from legal organizations, publications, and victim advocates. He has achieved an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His professional distinctions also include Top Attorney and Rising Star recognition from South Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, as well as a 10.0 client rating from Avvo.
In 2009, the Daily Business Review named him South Florida’s Most Effective Lawyer in the category of personal injury for his work in sexual abuse litigation. His professional profile also lists recognition among the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
In 2024, victim advocates presented Horowitz with the Legacy of Justice Award for his groundbreaking work on behalf of sexual abuse survivors in and out of the courtroom. The award is among the recognitions listed on his professional profile.
A Continued Focus on Survivor Representation
Horowitz’s practice is concentrated on sexual abuse cases, with experience representing survivors in lawsuits involving individuals, businesses, and institutions. His professional profile identifies cases involving churches, private schools, daycare facilities, medical practices, youth organizations, massage businesses, cruise lines, rideshare companies, and other entities. He has represented thousands of sexual abuse survivors across the United States.
His experience includes litigation involving clergy abuse, massage therapists, and other forms of sexual abuse. He has also handled cases involving significant legal issues, including statutes of limitations, First Amendment issues, and constitutional questions arising in civil sexual battery proceedings. His profile also notes numerous jury trials resulting in multi-million-dollar awards for sexual abuse victims.
A Longstanding Commitment to Sexual Abuse Litigation
Adam Horowitz’s legal career has remained closely focused on sexual abuse litigation and survivor representation. His career has included significant jury verdicts, clergy abuse litigation, federal court litigation, and cases involving prominent individuals and institutions. His professional recognition and national media presence have also highlighted his work in this specialized area of law.
From litigation involving Catholic dioceses to cases concerning sexual abuse in massage businesses and other settings, his professional record reflects a continued focus on representing survivors in civil lawsuits. His work has included efforts to address significant legal issues while pursuing civil justice and accountability for clients affected by sexual abuse.
