California Sexual Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements
With Over 10 Years of Experience, Rene Potter Provides Focused and Aggressive Representation.
No Success, No Fee.
No fees are charged unless and until we achieve a successful resolution in your case.
Lawsuits for Sexual Abuse or Assault in California
Coming forward after you experience sexual abuse takes courage. The state of California provides strong legal protections for sexual abuse and assault survivors. You have the right to pursue a civil lawsuit and demand accountability from the abusers if you’ve been harmed, even if it happened many years ago. San Francisco sexual abuse attorneys will ensure you are treated with respect and compassion while helping you pursue justice and fighting aggressively for your rights.
Attorney Litigation Areas:
Sexual Abuse Survivors, Mass Tort, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment
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How Sex Abuse Lawsuits in California Are Evaluated for Settlement
Our legal team carefully reviews the facts, the strength of the evidence, and the credibility of the survivor’s story when they are evaluating settlements for a sexual abuse case. Settlements can consider the survivor’s needs and be negotiated to avoid trial, while still pursuing justice. Attorney Rene Potter will assess if your case fits into a mass tort claim to join with other survivors in holding perpetrators and institutions responsible. Meaningful settlements should reflect the seriousness of the harm and also provide survivors with compensation and closure.
Attorney Rene Potter is Ready to Fight for You.
Rene Potter, head attorney at The Law Office of Rene Potter, has devoted her career to defending sexual assault survivors and employees. Having graduated Magna Cum Laude from California Western School of Law, she enriched her professional acumen through an externship with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Rene focuses her career on sexual assault both in and out of employment and employment matters involving sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. She deeply engages on every case, and her highest priority is getting her clients justice.
California Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse Lawsuits
The ramifications of sexual abuse can last a lifetime, and thanks to changes in sexual abuse laws in California, these types of cases don’t have to be filed within a specific time limit, ensuring survivors have the space and support that they need to come forward when they’re ready.
Client Centered Approach for Sexual Assault and Employment Matters
Achieving Justice using a No Success, No Fee Structure.
Experienced Legal Counsel
The Law Office of Rene Potter focuses exclusively on providing dedicated legal representation in sensitive sexual assault cases and complex employment matters.
No Success, No Fee.
We operate on a contingency fee basis. This means we will not charge you any fees for our legal services until and unless we successfully achieve a favorable resolution in your case. Your success is our priority, and you won't owe us anything for our time or effort unless we win or settle your claim.
Your Victory is Our Victory
We select our cases carefully, keeping our caseload at a level which never dilutes the personal experience we provide to our clients. We take our clients’ cases personally, and fight aggressively to not only obtain you monetary compensation, but vindication.
Dedicated Legal Team
At The Law Office of Rene Potter, our experienced team fights tirelessly for your rights. Our own experiences as employees and with loved ones who have experienced sexual assault equip us with a deep understanding and empathy for your situation, fueling our passion to litigate your case aggressively and to secure you a victory.
Are you ready to assert your rights?
Contact The Law Office of Rene Potter to request your free case evaluation.
Case Results
Millions in settlements obtained from employers who directly harmed or failed to protect their employees from sexual assault or harassment. Recent results:
$950,000
Settlement obtained at mediation where a boss verbally and sexually abused his assistant.
$750,000
Pre-litigation. Strong female employee in the construction industry sexually harassed by multiple male co-workers.
$750,000
Pre-litigation. Account executive sexually assaulted by VP of Sales at a work convention.
$600,000
Young female nurse sexually assaulted by clinic owner.
$275,000
Female assistant manager at apartment complex management company sexually and racially harassed.
$275,000
Male nurse sexually harasses female nurse.
Why Survivors Choose Civil Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in California
A sexual abuse civil lawsuit provides a survivor in California with an opportunity for their voice to be heard, even when the abuse happened years ago. Many survivors prefer filing a civil lawsuit because they don’t want to be retraumatized during a criminal trial. Filing a civil lawsuit allows them to hold perpetrators and institutions accountable and receive compensation for the harm they’ve experienced.
Are you ready to assert your rights?
Contact The Law Office of Rene Potter to request your free case evaluation.
Types of Sexual Abuse Cases We Handle
Our law firm represents survivors in sexual abuse mass tort cases, working to hold institutions and others accountable for the harm they have caused:
- Clergy Sexual Assault
- Coach Sexual Abuse
- Doctor Sexual Assault
- Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
- Teacher Sexual Assault
- University/School Sexual Abuse
- Women’s Prison Sexual Abuse
- Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse
- Police Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships
- Sexual Abuse in Foster Care
- Rideshare Sexual Assault
- Sexual Abuse in the Entertainment Industry
Voices of Victory
Chronicles of Client Gratification and Victorious Case Results
"I worked with a man named Michael. He sexually harassed me and assaulted me. He had an emotional effect on me [and] I was having suicidal thoughts because I just couldn’t keep up with it. Rene is amazing. She just kept standing for me, like, “I believe in you and I believe in your case,” and just kept fighting. She has experience with these types of cases and assured me, like, “No. I didn't deserve this or I didn't do anything wrong.” It actually gave me the confidence to keep moving forward and knowing that I was doing the right thing.
Client, Anonymous
"When I lost my job, I was really desperate because I knew that I was a victim of wrongful termination. I asked for help. It was a relief for me because I have a family that I need to feed, and I have bills to pay. It's totally life-changing to me because of their [Attorney Rene Potter’s] help, you know, I was able to start a new life. Me and my wife were able to move on. I've got a better job right now. The way they [The Law Office of Rene Potter] handle their clients, they treat you as a family. Not just like a client, but as a family.
Client, Anonymous
FAQs
Our frequently asked questions provide clear answers to common concerns about sexual abuse, harassment, and survivors’ rights. This section is designed to help you understand your legal options, what steps to take, and how an attorney can support you through the process.
Who can file a sexual abuse lawsuit in California?
Any child or adult who has suffered from the effects of sexual abuse in California is eligible to file a civil sexual abuse lawsuit in California. Survivors of abuse by clergy members, teachers, coaches, or others can receive legal guidance from a San Francisco sexual abuse lawyer who will help them pursue justice and compensation.
What happens if the statute of limitations has already expired?
California survivors may feel like their chances of justice have expired, but the situation has changed because the state changed the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases, and now they can be filed at any time.
Do sexual abuse lawsuits always go to trial, or can they be settled out of court?
Some sexual abuse cases go to trial; however, many are settled privately out of court, especially when there has been an acquisition of evidence that reveals patterns of abuse or a cover-up, because the survivor’s case is stronger when these facts are discovered.
Can institutions such as schools or churches be held liable in California sexual abuse lawsuits?
If California schools and churches failed to protect survivors from sexual abuse, they can be found liable. Whether they ignored it, covered it up, or allowed abusers to remain in positions of authority, they can be sued in California civil court to hold them accountable for the abuse.
Can I file a sexual abuse civil lawsuit anonymously in California?
California law recognizes the sensitive nature of sexual abuse, so with help from an attorney, your civil lawsuit can be filed with a pseudonym, and confidentiality can be requested in court so you can maintain your privacy.
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