Las Vegas Sexual Assault Attorney
Surviving sexual assault is life-changing.
Legal action should be clear, respectful, and firmly in your control.
At The Paul Powell Law Firm, our team provides compassionate guidance and aggressive advocacy for survivors throughout Las Vegas. We listen, protect your privacy, and pursue the maximum civil recovery available while coordinating with criminal authorities when appropriate. Our mission is to help you reclaim your sense of security and achieve justice without adding unnecessary stress to your life.
Compassionate Advocacy with Relentless Legal Work
We understand the emotional and physical toll of sexual assault. These cases require more than legal skill—they demand empathy and precision. Our attorneys build cases with sensitivity and thorough documentation, including medical records, therapy needs, and long-term care plans.
Every claim is designed to reflect the full impact on your life, from physical injuries to emotional trauma. We collaborate with medical providers, trauma-informed counselors, and life care planners to quantify present and future losses. At every step, your voice and boundaries drive the pace and scope of our work. You are never just a case file—you are a person deserving dignity and justice.
Cases We Handle
Our firm represents survivors in civil actions arising from assaults in residences, workplaces, hotels and casinos, rideshares, schools, and healthcare or custodial settings.
We also pursue claims based on negligent security, institutional failures, or employer liability where policies, supervision, or staffing created foreseeable risk.
Whether the perpetrator is known or unknown, we investigate every viable defendant and insurance source to maximize recovery. From private individuals to large corporations, we hold all responsible parties accountable for the harm caused.
Compensation We Pursue
Beyond economic damages, we fight for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In cases involving gross negligence or reckless disregard, we pursue punitive damages to deter future misconduct. When ongoing privacy is essential, we strategize filings and protective orders to limit unnecessary exposure while preserving the strength of your claim.
Sexual assault causes multi-dimensional harm that can last a lifetime. We seek compensation for
Medical Care
Emergency and follow-up medical care
Mental Health
Mental health treatment
Medications
Necessary Medications
Therapy
Specialized therapy
What to Do After a Sexual Assault
Your safety comes first. Seek medical care promptly and consider a forensic exam to preserve evidence, even if you are undecided about criminal charges. Avoid posting details online and decline recorded statements until you speak with counsel.
- Seek medical care promptly and consider a forensic exam to preserve evidence, even if you are undecided about criminal charges
- Avoid posting details online and decline recorded statements until you speak with counsel
- Save texts, emails, rideshare records, key cards, and any photos or messages connected to the incident.
- Contact a lawyer
Contact our Las Vegas sexual assault lawyers for a confidential case evaluation—we will explain your options, protect your rights, and begin the evidence plan on your terms. You are not alone, and you do not have to face this process without experienced legal support.
Nevada Legal Considerations
Civil claims related to sexual assault can involve personal injury, premises liability, negligent hiring or supervision, and other tort theories. Time limits (statutes of limitation) and evidence rules are critical, especially when parallel criminal proceedings occur.
Our team manages deadlines, coordinates with law enforcement and prosecutors when appropriate, and preserves medical and digital evidence. If the assault occurred in a hotel, casino, or entertainment venue, we analyze security logs, incident reports, staffing plans, surveillance footage, and prior similar events to establish notice and liability. Every detail matters, and we leave nothing unchecked.
We’re On Your Side
Contact The Paul Powell Law Firm for a free case review with a trusted attorney.
We’ll listen to your story, explain your rights, and help you take the next step toward justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, civil and criminal cases are completely separate. You can pursue a civil lawsuit for damages even if criminal charges were never filed, the case was dismissed, or the attacker was acquitted. Civil cases have a lower burden of proof (preponderance of evidence versus beyond reasonable doubt) and focus on recovering compensation for your injuries and trauma. A sexual assault attorney can help you understand your options and pursue justice through the civil court system.
Yes, under Nevada’s premises liability and negligent security laws, businesses and property owners have a duty to provide adequate security for visitors. If your sexual assault occurred due to inadequate lighting, broken locks, lack of security personnel, failure to respond to known threats, or other security failures, you may have a claim against the property owner in addition to your attacker. Hotels, casinos, apartment complexes, and other Las Vegas businesses can be held liable for negligent security.
Nevada has specific statutes of limitations for sexual assault civil cases that vary based on the circumstances. For adult survivors, you generally have two years from the date of assault to file a civil lawsuit. For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Nevada provides extended time limits recognizing that many survivors don’t fully understand their trauma until years later. Due to the complexity of these time limits, consult with a sexual assault attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.