About Lenny Hochberg
Lenny Hochberg is an Ontario lawyer who represents individuals in serious civil litigation, including claims arising from sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse.
He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1994 and has spent more than 30 years representing individuals in the courtroom, doing both criminal and civil trials.
Civil sexual assault cases require more than an understanding of damages. They frequently involve difficult questions of credibility, historical evidence, medical and psychological evidence, institutional responsibility and the intersection between criminal and civil law.
Lenny’s extensive litigation experience allows him to assess these cases from the perspective of what ultimately matters if a case cannot be resolved prior to a trial.
His approach is straightforward. Each case is assessed individually, clients are given a realistic assessment of their options, and where a case is accepted, the objective is to pursue a fair resolution while preparing the case to proceed through litigation when necessary.
A Personal Approach
For many survivors, speaking to a lawyer about sexual abuse is difficult.
For the first meeting you don’t need to have every document, every date or a perfectly organized account of what happened.
The initial consultation is an opportunity to tell us what occurred, ask questions and understand your legal options.
You will not be pressured to commence a lawsuit.
Experience Matters in Difficult Cases
Sexual assault litigation involves intensely personal facts and complicated evidentiary issues.
Our approach is built around four principles:
- Listen First
- Before deciding what should happen legally, we need to understand what happened to you.
- Assess the Evidence
- We examine the available evidence objectively and identify both the strengths and potential difficulties in the case.
- Explore Resolution
- Where appropriate, we consider whether a fair resolution can be achieved without prolonged litigation.
- Prepare for Court
- When litigation is necessary, the case must be developed with discovery, mediation and ultimately trial in mind.
You can begin by understanding your options.
If you experienced sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse, contact Hochberg Trial Lawyers for a confidential discussion about whether a civil claim may be available to you.
Lenny Hochberg – Lawyer