Atty. Christopher M. Cerami
In 2025, Christopher Cerami was formally recognized as one of Connecticut’s Top 40 Plaintiff’s Attorney’s under 40 years old. Christopher Cerami advocates on behalf of people who have suffered physical injuries to obtain the compensation necessary to treat their injuries and rebuild their lives and tirelessly defends the rights of those involved in the criminal justice system.
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Christopher M. Cerami is a Partner, Litigation based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, P.C.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2015). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law J.D. (—) and University of New Haven B.A. magna cum laude (—). Active member of MEMBERSHIPS Connecticut Bar Association. Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- In 2025, Christopher Cerami was formally recognized as one of Connecticut’s Top 40 Plaintiff’s Attorney’s under 40 years old
- Christopher Cerami advocates on behalf of people who have suffered physical injuries to obtain the compensation necessary to treat their injuries and rebuild their lives and tirelessly defends the rights of those involved in the criminal justice system
- Since joining the firm in 2019, Chris has fiercely advocated on behalf of his clients and is always willing to take the matter to trial when necessary
- In the past two years alone, Chris has participated in many jury trials, several bench trials, and countless individual hearings
- Chris is driven by his strong belief that clients are entitled to be heard before a judge and jury as the Constitution demands
- Chris has successfully negotiated settlements totaling millions of dollars for his clients over the years
- He recently won an award of over $3,000,000 for a client whose husband perished as a result of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle
- Chris also successfully obtained a defense verdict after a bench trial on behalf of a tenant whose landlord was seeking more than $90,000.00 based on the tenant allegedly breaking her lease and damaging the landlord’s property
- It is of note that he also convinced the State’s Attorney to drop criminal charges filed against the tenant based on a claim by the landlord that certain items within the home were stolen by the tenant Born in Bethpage, NY, Chris and his family moved to Orange, Connecticut, where he completed his early education
- Chris graduated from the University of New Haven, Magna cum laude, and attended the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he honed his defense skills in the criminal law clinic
- Upon graduation from the University of Connecticut Law School, Chris opened a solo practice in New Haven, Connecticut
- From the beginning, Chris prided himself on finding a way to help clients that other lawyers had given up on
- Outside of the office, Chris has always had a passion for performance arts and contributed to his educational expenses, performing standup comedy at various venues across the state, including a fundraising event for the New Haven County Bar Association
- Chris spends his free time on his passions, including classic films, listening to vinyl records, and historical non-fiction
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher M. Cerami handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Christopher M. Cerami is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Christopher M. Cerami is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Connecticut →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher M. Cerami is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher M. Cerami is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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