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Yes. Civil and criminal law are entirely separate systems with different standards and different outcomes. A civil claim does not require a criminal conviction, a criminal investigation, or even a police report. The civil standard of proof is "more likely than not" — very different from the criminal standard of "beyond reasonable doubt." Many survivors pursue civil accountability precisely because the criminal system did not act. A confidential consultation can assess whether civil options exist in your situation.

Colorado has specific statutes of limitation for civil sexual abuse claims, and those rules depend on the specific facts of your situation — when the harm occurred, your age at the time, and the nature of the institution involved. The only way to know whether your timeline is viable is to speak with an attorney. Greer Law evaluates this question in every initial review. Do not assume it is too late without having that conversation.

Institutional liability focuses on whether the organization — the school, hospital, sports program, employer, or religious organization — had duties it failed to fulfill. Key questions include: Did the institution have prior complaints about this person? Did it fail to conduct proper screening? Did it ignore warning signs? Did its policies create unsafe access? When an institution grants a perpetrator authority or access and fails to supervise, investigate, or respond appropriately, the institution itself may bear civil responsibility — regardless of whether the individual perpetrator is ever criminally prosecuted.

Not all civil cases go to trial. Many resolve through confidential settlement processes. Whether your case involves court proceedings, and what privacy protections apply, depends on the specific facts and how the matter develops. Your dignity, privacy, and decision-making authority remain central throughout the process. Marlo will explain what the realistic path looks like for your specific situation — before you commit to anything.

A confidential consultation is a conversation — not a commitment. You share what happened, and Marlo evaluates whether civil legal options may exist based on the specific facts: the institution involved, the nature of the access, what the organization may have known, and the relevant legal timeframes in Colorado. Nothing you share in that conversation creates an obligation, and Greer Law does not charge for initial case reviews. The consultation exists so you can make an informed decision with accurate legal information.

That question is exactly the kind of minimization that institutions rely on. What happened to you happened. Whether it translates into a viable civil claim depends on specific legal facts — not on whether it feels serious enough to you right now. Greer Law's role in a confidential review is to evaluate those legal facts. Whether your experience was significant is not in question.

No. You do not need a police report, a prior complaint, documentation, witnesses, or a completed account of events to begin a conversation with Greer Law. The consultation exists to evaluate what happened and what legal options may exist — not to review a package of materials you've prepared in advance. Reach out with what you have.

Greer Law is a Colorado-based practice. If your matter occurred outside Colorado or involves a different jurisdiction, Marlo can discuss the situation and, where appropriate, help connect you with attorneys in the relevant jurisdiction. For Colorado matters, an initial confidential consultation is always available at no charge.