At Alekman DiTusa, we’ve built our law practice on the belief that justice matters—in the courtroom and in the communities we call home. As we pause to honor Juneteenth, we recognize this day not only as a pivotal chapter in American history, but as a living reminder of how far we’ve come—and how much work remains.

Every year on May 1st, Law Day invites us to pause and reflect on the role of law in our democracy. For 2025, the theme set by the American Bar Association is both timeless and urgent: “E Pluribus Unum – Out of Many, One.” It’s a reminder that while our society is diverse in identity, belief, and experience, our commitment to justice and the rule of law is what binds us together.

Many survivors of childhood abuse stay silent for years, feeling ashamed or afraid of speaking up. But it is never too late to seek justice. At Alekman DiTusa LLC., we take this matter very seriously and specialize in representing victims of school-related abuse.

A disturbing civil lawsuit has been filed in federal court against Robert Gayle, a former teacher at Springfield's STEM Middle Academy. The lawsuit, filed by Attorney Laura Mangini, alleges that Gayle sexually harassed, groomed, and abused middle school students under his care. The legal action names not only Gayle, but also Springfield school officials, including former principal Luis Martinez and interim principal Rhonda Jacobs, for negligence.

Alekman DiTusa, is currently conducting an investigation into serious allegations surrounding the now-closed Highview of Northampton nursing home. The former facility, once located at 222 River Rd, Leeds, MA 01053 in Northampton, Massachusetts, ceased operations on December 12, 2024, amidst growing concerns about the well-being of its residents.

As advocates for survivors of crime, Alekman DiTusa recognizes the profound impact that sexual abuse can have on individuals, particularly when it occurs within educational institutions.

Most of us have seen the multitude of news articles concerning the horrific charges pending against Baystate pediatrician, Bradford Ferrick....

On October 9, 2021, news broke describing criminal charges against a former Rhode Island public school administrator. Olayinka Alege[1] was...

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Theodore McCarrick former Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey, was charged with sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy in 1974. The charges include three (3) counts of indecent assault and battery on a person age 14 or over.

The former Olympian Hurdler was arrested on 9 counts of indecent assault and battery on children ages 14 or older and 3 counts of indecent assault on children under the age of 14. The abuse occurred in the 1970s, when Mainwaring worked as a counselor at Camp Greylock for Boys in Beckett Massachusetts