San Francisco Coach Sexual Abuse Lawyer
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.
Representation for Victims of Sexual Abuse by Sports Coaches
Victims of abuse by sports coaches deserve representation that demands accountability from schools and institutions that perpetuated the abuse due to negligence. Representation from a coach sexual abuse lawyer empowers survivors and families to confront their abusers, join mass tort cases, and hold the organizations accountable. Survivors can gain the ability to heal while forcing institutions to safeguard children.
Attorney Litigation Areas:
Sexual Abuse Survivors, Mass Tort, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment
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The Problem of Sexual Assault by Coaches
Sexual assault by coaches in schools and athletic institutions is a traumatic violation of trust, causing lasting harm to students, young athletes, and their families. Sexual abuse cases reveal systemic failures of negligence, like inadequate background checks, poor supervision, and complaints that are ignored. Sexual abuse by coaches doesn't just happen to boys. High-profile cases about gymnastic coaches sexually assaulting girls have shown how authority figures in gyms and schools exploited female athletes, too.
Sexual abuse mass tort cases allow multiple victims of abuse to join together in a civil lawsuit handled by a coach sexual abuse attorney to hold the institution accountable and collectively prove a pattern of abuse occurred. When survivors pursue civil actions in mass tort cases, their voices become amplified and create meaningful change. These types of cases shine a light on widespread sexual abuse by coaches and drive reforms.
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.
Legal Rights for Coach Sexual Abuse Survivors in San Francisco
Survivors of coach sexual abuse in San Francisco have the right to file civil lawsuits against both the individual and the institution that failed to protect them. They can seek damages for medical costs and distress, and pursue restraining orders to ensure their safety. California law has extended the time that survivors of childhood sexual abuse have to file their claims, giving them more time to take legal action against perpetrators and institutions. An experienced sports coach sexual abuse lawyer can guide you through the process if you’re a survivor and work to hold the school accountable while pursuing compensation.
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.
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.
Can schools or athletic organizations be held responsible?
Schools and athletic organizations can be held liable if sexual abuse by coaches occurs, especially if they ignore warning signs, fail to do background checks, or don’t consistently enforce child safety policies. Families can file a civil claim and or a complaint under federal protections like Title IX.
What if the coach who abused me no longer works at the school or gym?
Even if a coach who abused your child doesn’t work at the school or organization anymore, they can still be found liable in court. The institution is responsible for keeping students and athletes safe, and can be investigated by authorities. Filing a civil lawsuit can hold both the coach and the school accountable, protect other children from harm, and encourage reform.
Can parents file a lawsuit if their child was abused by a coach?
Parents can take legal action against a coach and an institution if their child was abused. Emotional and financial damages can be awarded to victims who experienced abuse. Pursuing legal remedies protects other students and athletes, ensuring these organizations take their responsibilities seriously.
What should I do if I suspect my child’s coach is abusive?
If you think your child is a victim of coach sexual abuse, trust your instincts and prioritize your child’s safety. Immediately remove them from the coach’s supervision. In private, ask your child for the details about what has happened, and document them. Report the abuse to the school or organization and then to law enforcement. Then contact San Francisco sexual abuse lawyer Rene Potter at our firm for legal advice and to pursue a civil lawsuit to secure compensation for damages.
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