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Yes – A Case for Women is legit.
We have a 10-year history of helping women and their families access contingency-fee legal help and are recognized by legal industry leaders as the premier resource for educating survivors about civil legal action. A Case for Women’s registered trademark is “We’re Changing the Narrative about Lawsuits®” and that is what we do every day.
If you or a family member has experienced sexual assault through the negligence of an institution or corporation that turned a blind eye to predators, we are here for you. We are also here for you if you were hurt by a pharmaceutical product, medical device, or food or beauty product that was supposed to be safe.
Why Does A Case for Women Do What It Does?
The founders of A Case for Women, mother-daughter team Susan and Jordan Knape, were driven to help other women avoid what they had lived through: hurt and feeling alone with no knowledge of where to go for help.
Jordan & Susan Knape
Since women everywhere are disproportionately harmed by sexual assault, drugs, and medical devices, and yet the “vibe” of the legal field has always been testosterone driven, there was a need for a company to educate women about civil legal action and create a safe space for them to utter these words: “It happened to me.”
Today we continue our deep personal commitment to breaking the long-standing cycle of abuse and “just accepting” it (or “stuffing it”) that has persisted for generations.
How Many People Work at A Case for Women and Who Runs the Organization?
In 2025, we have around 80 team members spread out all over the United States. We are a completely virtual company.
A Case for Women is privately held and is run by its original founders (women!) along with its excellent mission-driven team.
As far as we know, we are the only women-owned and women-led company of our kind in the legal space.
What Has A Case for Women Actually Accomplished?
Since our founding in 2015, we have made a positive, personal difference in countless lives, and contributed to major societal changes. These changes include the discontinuation of products like Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder and Essure birth control as well as changes in the handling of sex abuse accusations for survivors of assault like gymnastics assault, Dr. Anderson, the Alexander Brothers, and other prominent abusers.
Here are our results by the numbers:
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Our work has not only resulted in compensation for survivors, but it has also helped create systemic change that makes the world safer for all of us.
Here are just a few examples:
- Launching major efforts to expose how companies like Uber and Lyft have failed to protect passengers from assault.
- Holding Big Pharma accountable for dangerous products like Essure, Depo Provera, and Paragard.
- Supporting women abused by predator doctors and fertility clinics.
- Challenging institutions like the Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts for decades of abuse.
- Spreading the word about the unfathomable problem of Roblox sexual exploitation and Roblox sextortion, despite parental controls.
- Warning of the crisis of video game addiction.
Every cause we support is about more than money. We’re about helping people be heard, take back control, and drive real, lasting change with their voices – even one voice.
How Does A Case for Women Get Paid – Are You a Nonprofit?
We are not a nonprofit, but we operate a nonprofit foundation (a 501c3) called A Fund for Women that supports women who are too often burdened with hardships caused by gender inequality. AFFW is set up to provide immediate cash, up to $500, to women who just can’t wait.
A Case for Women is an LLC based in Dallas, Texas. We are paid by law firms that recognize our ability to spread the word about various issues that pertain to women. We also provide paid services to law firms such as in-depth interviews with survivors and follow-up to ensure that their potential cases move along seamlessly.
Does ACFW Belong to Any Industry Organizations or Have Any Accreditations?
Yes, A Case for Women belongs to these esteemed groups:
- The American Bar Association (ABA) – Founded in 1878 on a resolution to set the legal and ethical foundation for our nation, today it is a membership organization still committed to the mission of defending liberty and pursuing justice.
- The American Association for Justice (AAJ) – Dispatches exceptional education, unparalleled advocacy, and a dedicated community of plaintiff trial lawyers (the lawyers who defend you) fighting for justice. “AAJ is the professional home for plaintiff trial lawyers.”
- Public Justice – Takes on the biggest systemic threats to justice in our society, including abusive corporate power and predatory practices, assaults on civil rights and liberties, and environmental justice.
- Better Business Bureau – A+ rating (highest rating) – Founded in 1912, the BBB focuses on advancing marketplace trust; it consists of 92 independently incorporated local BBB organizations in the United States and Canada, coordinated under the International Association of Better Business Bureaus.
Has ACFW Been Recognized by any Industry Leaders?
Yes, by both prominent consumer advocacy groups and peer organizations:
- MTMP (Mass Torts Made Perfect) – In October 2022, our founder and president Susan Jones Knape accepted the MTMP Innovation Award at the nation’s largest legal services conference, Mass Torts Made Perfect, in Las Vegas. The award honors select individuals who have made a tangible difference in the legal space – visionary thinkers who have successfully broken the mold and created new ways of reaching people who need contingency-fee legal services.
- Certification as a Women-Owned Business by the WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council) – WBENC Certification is the most widely recognized and respected national certification for women-owned businesses in the U.S., validating only businesses that are at least 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women.
To earn WBENC certification means one or more women must have unrestricted control of the business demonstrating management of day-to-day company operations and a proportionate investment of capital or expertise. It vets and excludes male-owned companies that try to claim women comprise a significant position of leadership when they do not!
To become WBENC certified, business owners undergo a thorough vetting process, including review of business documentation and a dedicated website, plus verification of the highest Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating of A+. The BBB assigns ratings from A+ (highest) to F (lowest), indicating how well a business is operating.
A Case for Women is rated A+ with the BBB.
What Are Some Client Reviews of A Case for Women?
Elite Sports:
“I am incredibly thankful to be represented by strong women. No matter the outcome, this has already been an empowering experience and I am proud of myself for sharing my story” – former gymnast abused by Larry Nassar who received compensation through the Michigan State University (MSU) settlement fund.
“Joining the lawsuit helped me to find my voice and become a voice for others. The day I received my award letter was the first time that I felt like I truly mattered, and that someone thought that what happened to me was actually worth something. I was proud that my story helped create change that would protect future children. And for me, that was worth more than any financial settlement could ever give me.”
Rideshare:
“I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart. By talking to you today I feel like you are my voice which I didn’t had before. You are helping women like myself with horrible situations. Your legacy will continue helping us Womens who was afraid to speak. You are doing a fantastic job. Blessings to you and your staff.”
“I greatly appreciate all your hard work, not just for me – but for all of your clients.”
Sex Trafficking:
“I am thankful for you in so many ways. But mainly how you listened. And showed me your emotions. It made me feel more secure. Like my voice will finally be heard. That maybe I have the chance to serve women that are now going through things like this. Or might face it in their future.”
Essure:
“I honestly thought the Essure coils had ruptured or punctured something because of the pain. I started researching because I remember my sister telling me there was a recall on the Essure coils. That is when I found A Case for Women. Now, I had no idea what to expect, but let me tell you, they went out of their way to take care of me! A huge hats-off to A Case for Women because I do not know if I would be where I am right now without their support!
JUUL:
“You’re amazing. Thank you so much. You make the world better and have a good head on your shoulders. To whom it may concern, I just wanted to share my gratitude for what you as a company are doing to spread awareness for women and drive the correct message to the people who may not understand or have the resources to do what is right! I’m proud that companies like yours and people like Kate exist. It helps me have hope. Thank you so much for what you are doing and PLEASE DON’T STOP!!!
Allergen Breast Implants:
“I believe finding you was the greatest gift of all. I have hope back in my life.”
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We didn’t start out planning to have our own private intake team, but quickly realized that no one else was doing it the way we wanted it done. So we created our own team. When you contact us, there is a real human on the other end of the line who is well trained in trauma and emergency communication.
Contact us 24/7/365 to talk to a real person. Our aim is to treat everyone who contacts us with professionalism, deep concern, and dignity. ACFW is here to help you take the first baby steps toward doing something for yourself that promises to be monumental.
When one woman stands up, others follow.
