
Stanley J. Spero
Founding Attorney
Recognition & Awards




Founding Attorney
The Law Offices of SJ Spero & Associates (formerly Spero & Jorgenson, P.C.) was founded in 1983 to protect the rights of victims of professional misconduct and abuse. Our practice is devoted exclusively to this highly specialized area of law.
We understand the devastating and lifelong effects that victims of professional exploitation face. We have witnessed firsthand the lasting pain that our clients have suffered at the hands of abusive professionals. For over three decades, we have helped hundreds of victims obtain the closure that comes with holding their abusers accountable.
Stanley Spero is a pioneer in the field of professional misconduct law. Many of the cases he has handled have established legal precedents that paved the way for other victims to hold their abusers accountable. He is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV Peer Review Rating — the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards — and carries an Avvo Rating of 10.0 (Superb).
Based in Boston, Mr. Spero handles professional misconduct cases across the country. He maintains connections with trusted local counsel in numerous states and is available to serve as a consultant in out-of-state cases. He represents clients throughout Massachusetts, Missouri, Texas, New York, and nationwide.
Of Counsel
Linda M. Jorgenson serves as Of Counsel to The Law Offices of SJ Spero & Associates. She is a nationally recognized authority in the field of professional misconduct and therapist sexual exploitation law, with decades of experience representing survivors of abuse by mental health professionals, clergy, and other trusted figures.
Ms. Jorgenson co-founded the firm (then known as Spero & Jorgenson, P.C.) and has been instrumental in shaping the legal landscape for victims of professional exploitation. She has authored numerous articles and publications on therapist sexual misconduct and has lectured extensively to legal and mental health professionals across the country.
Her work has helped establish the legal standards and ethical frameworks that govern the treatment of clients by mental health professionals today. She brings a rare combination of legal expertise and deep understanding of the psychological dimensions of professional abuse to every case she handles.
Ms. Jorgenson continues to serve clients as Of Counsel, contributing her unparalleled expertise to complex cases involving therapist abuse, clergy misconduct, and other forms of professional exploitation.

Linda M. Jorgenson
Of Counsel
Notable Contributions
“Our practice has been dedicated exclusively to this area of law since its founding in 1983. You will never be just a case number here.”
Stanley J. Spero, Founding Attorney
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