Lauren A. Cerri
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Lauren A. Cerri
Biography
Attorney Lauren A. Cerri is committed to achieving justice for sexual abuse victims and holding accountable those individuals and institutions responsible for allowing the abuse to occur.
Ms. Cerri has represented numerous victims in high-profile sexual abuse cases, including one that gained worldwide attention: the Audrie Pott case. Audrie was a high school student who was sexually assaulted in 2012 by three male classmates and later bullied and shamed. She took her own life eight days later. Audrie’s case changed California law by increasing penalties for teens convicted of sexual acts against individuals who are incapable of giving their consent.
"We’re not just getting money for the victims, we’re changing laws, we’re changing policies and procedures, and training schools, churches and other institutions to prevent abuse," Ms. Cerri said. "The reason we pursue these cases is to try to eradicate the problem."
In a case against the Morgan Hill Unified School District that settled for $8.25 million for three victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by their fifth-grade teacher despite numerous red flag warning signs, Ms. Cerri represented one of those victims. As part of the sexual abuse lawsuit settlement, the school district was required to implement a child protection system including programs to train students to recognize and prevent sexual abuse and to train staff on grooming signs and predator identification.
Mc. Cerri was trial counsel for one of four victims in two separate sexual abuse cases that settled during trial against the Evergreen School District for a total of $15 million and against a childcare provider for a total of $9 million.
She was named to the California Super Lawyers Rising Star list for four consecutive years beginning in 2015 and was named the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2016.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation - Call for a free and 100% confidential consultation.
- Contingent Fees - No Fee Unless You Win!
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Contract Attorney The Venardi Law Firm, Walnut Creek, CA
Year: 2012
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Law Clerk (Full-Time Law Student Position) Riscassi & Davis, P.C., Hartford, CT
Year: 2005 - 2007
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Legal Intern, Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, Hartford, CT
Year: 2006
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Law Clerk Tremont & Sheldon, P.C., Bridgeport, CT
Year: 2007 - 2008
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Associate Tremont & Sheldon, P.C., Bridgeport, CT
Year: 2008 - 2011
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Attorney Corsiglia McMahon & Allard, L.L.P.
Year: Current
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Attorney The Veen Firm, San Francisco, CA
Year: 2012 - 2013
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Professional Associations
Consumer Advocates of California Member (Current)
Santa Clara County Bar Association Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors (2014 - Current)
Awards
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Attorney of the Year 2016
Santa Clara County 2016.0
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Rising Star,
Northern California Super Lawyers 2015.0
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Rising Star
New England Super Lawyers 2010.0
Education
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University of Connecticut B.A. (2002)
Year: 2002
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University of Connecticut School of Law J.D. (2008) | Law
Year: 2008
Websites
https://www.cmalaw.net/lauren-a-cerri.html
Lauren A. Cerri's Website Profile
https://www.cmalaw.net/
Corsiglia McMahon & Allard, L.L.P. Website
https://childmolestationattorneys.com/
Sexual Abuse Attorney Website
Corsiglia McMahon & Allard, L.L.P.
Main Office
96 N 3rd St, #620, San Jose, CA 95112
Corsiglia McMahon & Allard, L.L.P.
By Appointment Only
1233 Shell Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950