Lawyers net millions for victims of clergy

Washington Times ^ | 6/20/02 | Ellen Sorokin

[kattracks]

Lawyers Jeffrey R. Anderson and Anthony J. Fontana Jr. have been described by many in their profession as "pioneers in a lucrative legal niche"

[Robear]

As far as I'm concerned, this is a self-inflicted wound for the Catholic church.

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

He could not say exactly how much he had earned in settlements and judgments, but he estimated the amount to be in the millions of dollars.

"I have a severe distaste for arrogance and abuse of authority. And if we don't do something about it now, it will ruin families and our communities in the future."

Not severe enough to undergo an epiphany and emerge as a pro bono philanthropist. Bully for these shysters who hold these criminals and those complicit in their crimes accountable. However, they should be honest about why they are really taking these cases and making careers out of it. Once the victim gets their money I doubt the mouthpiece remains an interested party.