Interlochen Center For The Arts Sexual Assault Lawyer

If you were sexually assaulted or abused at Interlochen Center for the Arts — including by any of the 47 individuals named in the July 2026 investigation report — you need an experienced Michigan sexual assault lawyer to help you recover the compensation you deserve and ensure you are protected and safe.

This is not the time to go it alone. The stakes are too high. And you have been through too much already.

Nobody was there to protect you before. You need someone to protect you now. More than ever.

Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyers are here for you for your case against Interlochen Center for the Arts. Whenever and wherever you need us, we will be there. Fighting for you. Protecting you.

Whether the incident happened yesterday or years ago, you have the right to have your story told and to hold your attacker and anyone who failed to protect you accountable.

The institution recently concluded a 2-year investigation into former students’ reports that they were victims of sexual misconduct and sexual abuse committed by faculty and staff as well as other adults affiliated with it.

The resulting 97-page Investigation Report identified 47 individuals who reportedly engaged in sexual misconduct with former students at Interlochen from the 1950s through the 2010s. Click here to read the report.

You have suffered alone and in silence for too long. No more. Let your voice be heard. Stand tall and proud, shoulder to shoulder with a team of fighters who will not leave your side.

Protection. Privacy. Compensation. Peace of mind.

That’s our promise to you.

Call Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyers now for a free consultation to find out if you have a case against Interlochen Center for the Arts.

Yes. If you were the victim of sexual misconduct while you were a student at Interlochen Center for the Arts, you are eligible to hire a lawyer to help you with filing a sexual assault claim.

A lawyer can file sexual assault claims for criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, second degree, third degree, and fourth degree against your attacker, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and anyone else who failed to protect you.

Survivors can recover both economic and noneconomic damages.

Economic damages:

• Medical care: costs of ongoing treatment related to the assault
• Counseling: therapy sessions to address psychological impact
• Psychiatric care: specialized mental health treatment and evaluation
• Trauma therapy: targeted treatment addressing assault-related trauma
• Medication: prescription costs tied to treatment and recovery
• Lost wages: income lost due to the assault’s impact
• Security and protection costs: expenses for personal safety measures
• Relocation expenses: costs of moving to a safer location

Noneconomic damages:

• Pain and suffering: physical and emotional distress caused by the assault
• Mental anguish: psychological suffering resulting from the abuse
• Fright and shock: acute emotional trauma from the assault itself
• Denial of social pleasure and enjoyments: loss of ability to enjoy life normally
• Embarrassment, humiliation, or mortification: dignitary harm caused by the assault
• Emotional trauma: lasting psychological injury from the abuse
• Long-term psychological harm: ongoing mental health impact of the assault

An experienced Michigan sexual assault lawyer gives you the best chance of recovering the full compensation you deserve in your case against Interlochen Center for the Arts. Going it alone puts your case — and your ability to hold your attacker and other responsible parties accountable — at risk.

This is a complex and difficult area of the law. It requires specialized skill and experience in the attorneys who practice this type of law.

The institution is going to have the best team of attorneys it can find looking out for its best interests.

So should you.

Here is how a Michigan sexual assault lawyer can help with your case against Interlochen Center for the Arts:

• Protecting your privacy: filing under pseudonym and pursuing confidentiality protections
• Detailing your injuries and damages: documenting the full impact of the assault
• Calculating the compensation you deserve: valuing both economic and noneconomic losses
• Identifying all responsible parties: pursuing your attacker, Interlochen, and other liable parties
• Preserving evidence: securing records and documentation before they disappear
• Locating and interviewing witnesses: finding people with knowledge of what happened
• Gathering records: collecting institutional and medical documentation for your case
• Analyzing filing deadlines: determining your specific statute of limitations timeline
• Negotiating a full-value settlement: pursuing fair compensation without going to trial
• Taking your case to trial: litigating if a fair settlement cannot be reached

If you were a minor when the incident happened, you have until you are 28 years of age or until 3 years after the date you discover you were the victim of criminal sexual conduct to hire a lawyer to file a sexual assault lawsuit against Interlochen Center for the Arts. (MCL 600.5851b(1)(a) and (b))

Even if it seems that you still have plenty of time to file your lawsuit, the best way to protect your case is talk to an experienced attorney right away. Evidence disappears. Witnesses move away. Memories fade. And perpetrators cover their tracks.

Don’t let time work against you.

Call Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyers now for a free consultation to find out if you have a case against Interlochen Center for the Arts.

In most cases, no — Michigan’s discovery-based deadline under MCL 600.5851b means many survivors still have time to file, even years after the assault. But the most reliable way to find out how much time you specifically have left to file a lawsuit against Interlochen Center for the Arts is to talk with an experienced Michigan sexual assault lawyer.

Do not assume that because your attack occurred years ago that it is too late for you to hire an attorney and bring a claim. Do not guess.

Determining how much time a survivor like yourself has to sue is a difficult and complex issue which requires the skill and specialized knowledge of an experienced attorney to evaluate properly.

If you assume or guess wrongly, you could ruin your chances for bringing your attacker to justice and recovering the compensation you deserve.

Don’t assume. Don’t guess.

Get real answers that help you move forward.

Call our attorneys now for your free consultation.

You can sue your attacker’s estate, though this may require asking the probate court to open the attacker’s estate and appoint a personal representative. (MCL 700.3104(1)) You can also sue Interlochen and other parties who failed to protect you, so long as the evidence shows they are legally liable.

Suing your attacker’s estate is a complicated process and if it is not done properly, you will lose your right to sue. You will be prohibited from filing a lawsuit, which means you will miss your opportunity to hold them accountable and to recover the compensation you deserve.

Stop this from happening to you.

Call Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyers now for a free consultation to find out if you have a case against Interlochen Center for the Arts.

We request that you be permitted to proceed anonymously right at the start of your case. Every step of the way, we will fight to protect your privacy and to keep you safe.

No system can promise absolute secrecy, but Michigan law gives survivors like you multiple layers of confidentiality, so pursuing justice doesn’t mean giving up your privacy.

• Pseudonym filings. In determining whether you can file your lawsuit under a pseudonym instead of your legal name, a judge will apply the balancing test from Doe v Bodwin and Doe v Borromeo, weighing your need for privacy and safety against the public’s interest in open proceedings. Courts often grant anonymity when the facts are intensely private, stigmatizing, or dangerous.
• Crime Victim’s Rights Act protections. Michigan’s Crime Victim’s Rights Act restricts how your information can be used or released. Your home address, phone number, and other identifying details can’t appear in public court records and may be exempt from FOIA release, under provisions including MCL 780.758(1) and MCL 780.818.
• Court-rule and statute-based sealing orders. Michigan courts can seal sensitive filings. MCR 1.109(D)(9)(b)(vii) lets courts restrict public access to documents containing confidential information, and MCL 8.119(I) allows sealing records “for good cause shown.” Judges can limit public access to exhibits, medical records, and other sensitive materials while your case moves forward.
• Protective orders in discovery. Even when some information must be shared privately with the defense, protective orders strictly control who can view it, how it’s stored, and whether it can ever be filed publicly. 

Choosing a lawyer after a sexual assault at Interlochen Center for the Arts is deeply personal. Survivors deserve legal strength and genuine human compassion, and we built our practice around both. Survivors choose our firm because we:

• Focus exclusively on sexual assault and abuse cases. Representing survivors in civil suits is the core of our practice, not a sideline.
• Pair trauma-informed advocacy with courtroom experience. We understand how trauma affects memory, decision-making, and daily life, and we tailor our approach accordingly. We’re also trial-ready attorneys who know how to gather evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and present compelling cases to judges and juries.
• Prioritize your privacy and safety from the first call. We discuss filing under pseudonym (sometimes this is referred to as filing “anonymously”), protective orders, and safety planning from day one, and we coordinate with advocates and therapists so the legal process supports your recovery instead of working against it.
• Pursue accountability at every level. We don’t stop at the individual perpetrator. When an institution ignores warning signs or fails to protect students, we pursue accountability from them too.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully. We explain the law in plain language, keep you updated, and respond promptly. Your voice guides strategy. We’re here to advise and advocate, not to take over your life.

We believe you. We respect you. We fight for you to be heard.

If you are a survivor of a sexual assault at Interlochen Center for the Arts, call our lawyers now for a free consultation.You do not have to face the aftermath alone. Let Tim Holland and his experienced and skilled team provide the guidance, support, and specialized legal knowledge you need. With a proven track record of holding perpetrators accountable and helping survivors pursue justice and compensation, we are here to give you peace of mind while assisting you in reclaiming your life.

We pride ourselves on treating every client with care, compassion, and respect. Communication is a cornerstone of our practice. We will always be available when you need us, return your calls and emails, and answer any questions you may have.

To speak with an experienced attorney about your situation, call us now or fill out our contact form for a free, confidential consultation. We will help you understand state law, explain your legal options, and guide you through the process of pursuing justice. There is absolutely no cost or obligation. We are here for you today.