The Perils of Foster Care and School Sports: Lawyer Explains Institutional Abuse Cases

The Perils of Foster Care and School Sports: Lawyer Explains Institutional Abuse Cases

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath Podcast, Stan Gipe and Matt Dolman, Attorneys of Dolman Law Group based in Clearwater, FL, are joined by Sara Beller, a member of Dolman Law Group, to discuss the realities of institutional abuse cases involving foster care systems, schools, youth programs, and sports organizations. Sara shares insights from her background prosecuting sex crimes and explains how systemic failures within institutions can allow abuse to continue unchecked. The conversation covers warning signs parents should watch for, why many victims stay silent, the challenges survivors face when coming forward, and how evolving laws may still give survivors legal options years later. This episode also explores the importance of recognizing grooming behaviors, trusting instincts when something feels wrong, and creating environments where children feel safe speaking up. #DavidVsGoliathPodcast #DolmanLawGroup #InstitutionalAbuse #FosterCare #SchoolSafety #YouthSports #LegalPodcast #ChildAdvocacy #PersonalInjuryLaw #SurvivorAdvocacy 📩 Contact us. https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/] Learn more about Roblox lawsuits: https://www.fileabuselawsuit.com/roblox-lawsuit/ [https://www.fileabuselawsuit.com/roblox-lawsuit/] ✅ Dolman Law Group Website: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJLbnVrbFJXa0hwLXF2US1DcGx6dDNlQWsxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWW5wa0dXSnV1RTFqRDF4XzFWLWh3UjZiV3cxUGhNeFdveEl2NFlqVzE1QWs5UHVzUE95XzRKbk41R1dVRzFlVzVsNFlWLUdfZENHOGpLNXRPaXlVaUF2WTN2WGs1LVlXN3V2RnNnNFpxWmJYdGE3VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dolmanlaw.com%2F&v=zGY_scJzw8o] https://www.dolmanlaw.com/podcast/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/podcast/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/ [https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/] X: https://x.com/dolmanlaw [https://x.com/dolmanlaw] Find us: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1182777073142368212 [https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1182777073142368212] ✅ Matt Dolman Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/matthew-a-dolman/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/matthew-a-dolman/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdolman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdolman/] ✅ Stan Gipe Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/stanley-gipe-esq/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/stanley-gipe-esq/] ✅ Sara Beller Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/sara-beller [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/sara-beller] 📲 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGZzc054OG5lbUotb3ZKZkRyZ19BNVg0NTk5QXxBQ3Jtc0tubF9LTWw2QUJmMGdpeXo4ZDVQcW9uNUtMRlhoaXpNZnNJeGo3Qm84c2xuQUdiZFhiWU4xbUpkdUNLTHFDRGZmX1Brak1FaUZkVWRvS05SWmhzck94Rl9vWThxSDI3N1BGcE05X25GWXZNeElyaUhnWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fdavid-vs-goliath%2Fid1357209338%3Fuo%3D4&v=zGY_scJzw8o] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VaHdcN... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkVpY1NIVmxYclNSWlgtYjhQaUFRcDNyTk9GQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNVpVUWx5QTVYdFJGSzBBcXEwM0Z2TUNSb1JDNnM1bmg0ODhJTl9WNlpMTzVBT05iU0hMYl9iZ1EyTE40eWxLZW1nV09tWlBvTXpkMFFYQXZfV2sxS3dhc1hncWRCazRjcDNiRUtUZlE0bE5iREdpMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F0VaHdcNwmqtapxyZRVhBPL&v=zGY_scJzw8o] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlxqDF0UcLPJ6RslmPXIiA/podcasts/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlxqDF0UcLPJ6RslmPXIiA/podcasts/podcasts] Timestamps: 3:45 Sara’s background prosecuting sex crimes 5:25 Why abuse is so common in foster care systems 8:15 How victims can come forward 10:12 Why repeated abuse continues unchecked 12:52 Can survivors still file claims years later? 19:12 Abuse in youth sports & extracurricular programs 25:50 How predators stand out 29:58 Major warning signs parents should watch for regarding school abuse 31:30 Closing

Inside the Bill Cosby Case: What Really Happened | Lawyers Explain High-Profile Sex Abuse Cases

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath Podcast, Stan Gipe and Matt Dolman are joined by Kristen Gibbons Feden, nationally recognized trial attorney and former prosecutor known for her role in the Bill Cosby prosecution and her work on high-profile sexual abuse cases. Kristen takes us behind the scenes of prosecuting one of America’s most iconic figures, sharing what it was like to build a case against Bill Cosby, navigate a mistrial, and ultimately secure a conviction. She also discusses her involvement in civil litigation against R. Kelly, the challenges of representing survivors, and the emotional and legal complexities of these cases. The conversation dives into the power dynamics behind sexual abuse, how wealth and status can enable predatory behavior, and the importance of survivor advocacy. Kristen also sheds light on emerging cases involving the Alexander brothers and the growing concerns surrounding online platforms like Roblox and Discord as potential environments for exploitation. This episode offers a candid, unfiltered look at the realities of prosecuting and litigating some of the most notorious abuse cases in recent history—and the ongoing fight for justice. 📩 Contact us. https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/] Learn more about Roblox lawsuits: https://www.fileabuselawsuit.com/roblox-lawsuit/ [https://www.fileabuselawsuit.com/roblox-lawsuit/] ✅ Dolman Law Group Website: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJLbnVrbFJXa0hwLXF2US1DcGx6dDNlQWsxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWW5wa0dXSnV1RTFqRDF4XzFWLWh3UjZiV3cxUGhNeFdveEl2NFlqVzE1QWs5UHVzUE95XzRKbk41R1dVRzFlVzVsNFlWLUdfZENHOGpLNXRPaXlVaUF2WTN2WGs1LVlXN3V2RnNnNFpxWmJYdGE3VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dolmanlaw.com%2F&v=zGY_scJzw8o] https://www.dolmanlaw.com/podcast/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/podcast/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/ [https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/] X: https://x.com/dolmanlaw [https://x.com/dolmanlaw] ✅ Matt Dolman Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/matthew-a-dolman/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/matthew-a-dolman/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdolman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdolman/] ✅ Stan Gipe Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/stanley-gipe-esq/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/stanley-gipe-esq/] ✅ Kristen Gibbons Feden https://www.anapolweiss.com/attorneys/kristen-gibbons-feden/ [https://www.anapolweiss.com/attorneys/kristen-gibbons-feden/] 📲 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGZzc054OG5lbUotb3ZKZkRyZ19BNVg0NTk5QXxBQ3Jtc0tubF9LTWw2QUJmMGdpeXo4ZDVQcW9uNUtMRlhoaXpNZnNJeGo3Qm84c2xuQUdiZFhiWU4xbUpkdUNLTHFDRGZmX1Brak1FaUZkVWRvS05SWmhzck94Rl9vWThxSDI3N1BGcE05X25GWXZNeElyaUhnWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fdavid-vs-goliath%2Fid1357209338%3Fuo%3D4&v=zGY_scJzw8o] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VaHdcN... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkVpY1NIVmxYclNSWlgtYjhQaUFRcDNyTk9GQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNVpVUWx5QTVYdFJGSzBBcXEwM0Z2TUNSb1JDNnM1bmg0ODhJTl9WNlpMTzVBT05iU0hMYl9iZ1EyTE40eWxLZW1nV09tWlBvTXpkMFFYQXZfV2sxS3dhc1hncWRCazRjcDNiRUtUZlE0bE5iREdpMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F0VaHdcNwmqtapxyZRVhBPL&v=zGY_scJzw8o] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlxqDF0UcLPJ6RslmPXIiA/podcasts/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlxqDF0UcLPJ6RslmPXIiA/podcasts/podcasts] Timestamps: 00:20 – Introduction & guest welcome 02:00 – Prosecuting Bill Cosby: first reactions and case origins 03:40 – Inside the trials: mistrial vs. conviction 10:30 – Jury selection and celebrity defendants 21:30 – Backlash regarding the Bill Cosby Case 28:38 – The Alexander brothers cases explained 34:15 – Educating Victims about Sexual Assault 40:00 – Roblox, online platforms, and child safety concerns 44:50 – Final thoughts & closing #justicesystem #SexualAbuseAwareness #SurvivorAdvocacy #HighProfileCases #BillCosbyCase #RKellyCase #CivilLitigation #Prosecution #LegalPodcast #LawyerLife #Accountability #PowerDynamics #LegalStrategy #CourtroomStories #JusticeForSurvivors

What Sexual Abuse Victims Need to Know | Lawyer Breaks Down Trauma, Lawsuits & Roblox Risks

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath Podcast, Stan Gipe and Matt Dolman are joined by leading sexual abuse attorney Martin D. Gould to break down what makes these cases different—and why it matters for survivors seeking justice. They discuss trauma-informed advocacy, the long-term psychological impact of abuse, and why many survivors don’t come forward until years later. The conversation also dives into the legal pathways still available—even decades after the abuse occurred. Plus, they unpack the growing concerns around online platforms like Roblox, where children may be exposed to predators, and what parents need to know to protect their families. 📩 Contact us. https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/] Learn more about Roblox lawsuits: https://www.fileabuselawsuit.com/roblox-lawsuit/ [https://www.fileabuselawsuit.com/roblox-lawsuit/] ✅ Dolman Law Group Website: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJLbnVrbFJXa0hwLXF2US1DcGx6dDNlQWsxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWW5wa0dXSnV1RTFqRDF4XzFWLWh3UjZiV3cxUGhNeFdveEl2NFlqVzE1QWs5UHVzUE95XzRKbk41R1dVRzFlVzVsNFlWLUdfZENHOGpLNXRPaXlVaUF2WTN2WGs1LVlXN3V2RnNnNFpxWmJYdGE3VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dolmanlaw.com%2F&v=zGY_scJzw8o] https://www.dolmanlaw.com/podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/ [https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/] X: https://x.com/dolmanlaw [https://x.com/dolmanlaw] ✅ Matt Dolman Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/matthew-a-dolman/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/matthew-a-dolman/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdolman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdolman/] ✅ Stan Gipe Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/stanley-gipe-esq/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/stanley-gipe-esq/] ✅ Martin D. Gould https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-gould-7146b410/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-gould-7146b410/] 📲 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGZzc054OG5lbUotb3ZKZkRyZ19BNVg0NTk5QXxBQ3Jtc0tubF9LTWw2QUJmMGdpeXo4ZDVQcW9uNUtMRlhoaXpNZnNJeGo3Qm84c2xuQUdiZFhiWU4xbUpkdUNLTHFDRGZmX1Brak1FaUZkVWRvS05SWmhzck94Rl9vWThxSDI3N1BGcE05X25GWXZNeElyaUhnWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fdavid-vs-goliath%2Fid1357209338%3Fuo%3D4&v=zGY_scJzw8o] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VaHdcN... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkVpY1NIVmxYclNSWlgtYjhQaUFRcDNyTk9GQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNVpVUWx5QTVYdFJGSzBBcXEwM0Z2TUNSb1JDNnM1bmg0ODhJTl9WNlpMTzVBT05iU0hMYl9iZ1EyTE40eWxLZW1nV09tWlBvTXpkMFFYQXZfV2sxS3dhc1hncWRCazRjcDNiRUtUZlE0bE5iREdpMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F0VaHdcNwmqtapxyZRVhBPL&v=zGY_scJzw8o] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlxqDF0UcLPJ6RslmPXIiA/podcasts/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlxqDF0UcLPJ6RslmPXIiA/podcasts/podcasts] Timestamps: 0:00 Intro – Meet Martin Gould with Stan Gipe & Matt Dolman 0:18 What Does a Sexual Abuse Lawyer Actually Do? 0:42 How Sexual Abuse Cases Differ from Personal Injury 1:44 The Hidden Damage: Trauma That Jurors Can’t See 3:25 What Is Trauma-Informed Advocacy? 4:04 Why Survivors Often Don’t Come Forward for Years 5:28 How Lawyers Support Survivors Beyond the Case 6:14 What Survivors Are Really Seeking: Justice, Closure, or Compensation? 8:13 Why Financial Compensation Matters for Healing 8:21 The Challenge: Proving Invisible Trauma to a Jury 10:05 The Science Behind Trauma & Brain Development 12:28 How Lawyers Build Strong Sexual Abuse Cases 13:53 Why Many Victims Don’t Realize the Impact Until Years Later 15:01 Can You Still File a Claim Decades Later? (Statute of Limitations) 17:28 Fraudulent Concealment & Institutional Cover-Ups 19:44 Don’t Assume It’s Too Late to File a Case 20:36 Rise of Sexual Abuse Cases on Digital Platforms 22:27 The Dangers of Roblox & Online Grooming 24:15 Did Roblox Know About the Risks? 29:07 Where Are the Parents? The Truth About Online Safety 27:50 $17.5 Million Settlement Case Breakdown 32:30 Final Thoughts & Advice for Survivors

Litigation Finance Explained: Lawyer Explains How Lawsuit Funding Impacts Personal Injury

In this episode of the David and Goliath Podcast, Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe of Dolman Law Group sit down with Casey Gard to break down the reality of litigation finance and its growing impact on personal injury and mass tort cases. They discuss lawsuit funding, tort reform, and how private capital is helping level the playing field between plaintiffs and powerful insurance companies. With over 30 years in finance and 25+ years as an investment manager across hedge funds and private equity, Casey brings a unique perspective to the legal world. Now focused on litigation finance through his family office, he shares how capital is deployed, common misconceptions about the industry, and why funding is critical for firms handling complex, high-stakes cases. The conversation also dives into regulation, ethics, and how litigation finance ultimately supports access to justice for injured victims. 📩 Contact us. https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/] Learn more about Roblox lawsuits: https://www.fileabuselawsuit.com/roblox-lawsuit/ [https://www.fileabuselawsuit.com/roblox-lawsuit/] ✅ Dolman Law Group Website: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJLbnVrbFJXa0hwLXF2US1DcGx6dDNlQWsxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWW5wa0dXSnV1RTFqRDF4XzFWLWh3UjZiV3cxUGhNeFdveEl2NFlqVzE1QWs5UHVzUE95XzRKbk41R1dVRzFlVzVsNFlWLUdfZENHOGpLNXRPaXlVaUF2WTN2WGs1LVlXN3V2RnNnNFpxWmJYdGE3VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dolmanlaw.com%2F&v=zGY_scJzw8o] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/ [https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/ [https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/] X: https://x.com/dolmanlaw [https://x.com/dolmanlaw] ✅ Matt Dolman Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/matthew-a-dolman/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/matthew-a-dolman/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdolman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdolman/] ✅ Stan Gipe Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/stanley-gipe-esq/ [https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/stanley-gipe-esq/] ✅ Davis Cooper Bio: https://www.coopermasterman.com/davis-cooper [https://www.coopermasterman.com/davis-cooper] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviscooper/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviscooper/] 📲 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGZzc054OG5lbUotb3ZKZkRyZ19BNVg0NTk5QXxBQ3Jtc0tubF9LTWw2QUJmMGdpeXo4ZDVQcW9uNUtMRlhoaXpNZnNJeGo3Qm84c2xuQUdiZFhiWU4xbUpkdUNLTHFDRGZmX1Brak1FaUZkVWRvS05SWmhzck94Rl9vWThxSDI3N1BGcE05X25GWXZNeElyaUhnWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fdavid-vs-goliath%2Fid1357209338%3Fuo%3D4&v=zGY_scJzw8o] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VaHdcN... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkVpY1NIVmxYclNSWlgtYjhQaUFRcDNyTk9GQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNVpVUWx5QTVYdFJGSzBBcXEwM0Z2TUNSb1JDNnM1bmg0ODhJTl9WNlpMTzVBT05iU0hMYl9iZ1EyTE40eWxLZW1nV09tWlBvTXpkMFFYQXZfV2sxS3dhc1hncWRCazRjcDNiRUtUZlE0bE5iREdpMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F0VaHdcNwmqtapxyZRVhBPL&v=zGY_scJzw8o] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlxqDF0UcLPJ6RslmPXIiA/podcasts/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlxqDF0UcLPJ6RslmPXIiA/podcasts/podcasts]

Is Roblox Safe? The Truth About Predators, Online Grooming & Gaming Risks Every Parent Should Know

Dolman Law Group attorneys Matt Dolman and Stanley Gipe, along with Davis Cooper of Cooper Law Partners, discuss the dangers of Roblox and serious concerns about child safety on the platform. This episode explores how predators attempt to contact minors, solicit explicit content, and manipulate children. This episode is essential for parents and anyone concerned about Roblox safety, online predators, and protecting children on gaming platforms. Contact us today if you want clarity on your rights or details on the Roblox lawsuit. #RobloxSafety #OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #InternetSafety #OnlinePredators #ProtectKidsOnline ##CyberSafety #GamingSafety #robloxlawsuit 📲 Contact us. https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/ https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/ https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/