The Law Offices of John D. Winer specializes in representing victims of psychotherapist malpractice and health care provider sex abuse. The firm is recognized as the leading law firm in California in this specialized area of the law. The firm estimates that it has represented over 500 victims of psychotherapist malpractice or health care provider sex abuse.

In honor of this web site, Mr. Winer has authored special legal articles and series of frequently asked questions on the subject of Psychotherapist Malpractice and Sexaul Abuse cases. The articles, entitled A Comprehensive Overview of Therapist Abuse Litigation in California and A Plaintiff's Attorney's Perspective of Therapist Malpractice Cases represent a unique effort by Mr. Winer to provide consumers with a detailed description of the law as it applies to Therapist Abuse and Sexual Abuse litigation.

John D. Winer, is recognized in the State of California as the leading expert in handling these type of cases. He has tried more cases against psychotherapists than any attorney in the State and has obtained a multitude of seven-figure verdicts. In addition, after receiving a number of seven-figure verdicts, the firm has received hundreds of significant settlements. (See Significant Cases).

However, the firm not only concentrates on receiving excellent financial results on behalf of its clients, it also prides itself in recognizing how difficult it is for victims of psychotherapist malpractice and health care provider sex abuse to come forward and how important it is to empower clients through the litigation process.

Psychotherapist malpractice and health care provider sex abuse almost always involves the abuse of power. The Law Offices of John D. Winer recognizes the importance of helping their clients regain their dignity, self esteem and psychological well being.

The firm handles cases throughout the State of California and occasionally throughout the United States. (See Disclaimer).

John D. Winer, states: "We only accept cases that we believe in; however, when we believe in a case, we pursue it aggressively while remaining mindful of our client's emotional and financial needs. If the case involves a "he said/she said" situation, we will still pursue it if we believe our client. Because of our reputation and excellent results that we have received in other cases, we are sometimes able to resolve psychotherapist malpractice and health care provider sex abuse cases without our clients being exposed to some of the more difficult aspects of litigation.

We are a law firm of sympathetic, concerned attorneys committed to aggressively protecting the rights of employees.

Mr. Winer is recognized as a leading attorney in the State of California in handling psychotherapist malpractice and health care provider sex abuse cases. He has written dozens of articles and chapters of books on the subject. (See Publications) Also, Mr. Winer has lectured many times on psychotherapist and healthcare provider abuse. (See Lectures).