Atty. Solomon Benjamin Cera

Mr. Cera joined the Firm in 1983 and is its managing partner.

San Francisco San Francisco 45 yrs experience 45 year

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About Solomon Benjamin Cera at a glance

Solomon Benjamin Cera is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Cera LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Southern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of (1981). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1981) and Pomona College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The State Bar of California American. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Mr. Cera joined the Firm in 1983 and is its managing partner
While at the Firm, Mr. Cera has obtained experience in a variety of fields, including the oil and gas industry, executive compensation, insurance and tax-advantaged investments
In addition, Mr. Cera has obtained significant experience in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, accounting and auditing

Publications

Author: "Control Person Liability of the Outside Director," Securities News, Vol
II No. 2, Winter 1993, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Committee on Securities Litigation

Reported Cases

In re Activision Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 92,397 (N.D
Cal. 1985)
In re Activision Securities Litigation, 621 F.Supp. 415 (N.D
Cal. 1985)
In re Activision Securities Litigation, 723 F.Supp. 1373 (N.D
Cal. 1989)
Adobe Systems, Inc. Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 95,873 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
Adobe Systems, Inc. Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,051 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
In re ASK Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,991 (N.D
Cal. 1992)
Businessland Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,059 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
Colaprico v
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 95,874 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
Colaprico v
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,198 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
In re Consolidated Air West Securities Litigation, 73 F.R.D. 12 (N.D
Cal. 1977)
In re Consolidated Capital Securities Litigation, (CCH) Fed.Sec.Rptr. 95,238 (N.D
Cal. 1990)
In re Daisy Systems Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,190 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
Desmond v
BankAmerica Corp
Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 90,995 (N.D
Cal. 2000)
In re Diasonics Securities Litigation, 599 F.Supp. 447 (N.D
Cal. 1984)
Digital Microwave Corp. Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 97,044 (N.D
Cal. 1992)
Duval v
Gleason, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,153 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
Ezra Charitable Trust v
Rent-Way, Inc., 136 F.Supp.2d 435 (W.D
Pa. 2001)
In re Fortune Systems Securities Litigation, 604 F.Supp. 150 (N.D
Cal. 1984)
Gaillard v
Natomas Co., 173 Cal.App.3d 410 (1985)
Gaillard v
Natomas, 208 Cal.App.3d 1250 (1989)
In re Gap Stores Securities Litigation, 79 F.R.D. 283 (N.D
Cal. 1978)
In re Granite Partners, L.P., 194 BR 318 (Bankr
S.D.N.Y. 1996)
Green v
Occidental, 541 F.2d 1335 (9th Cir. 1976)
Green v
Aetna Healthcare, Inc., 2000 U.S
Dist
Lexis 12320 (N.D
Cal. 2000)
Hudson v
Capital Management, Inc., 565 F.Supp. 615 (N.D
Cal. 1983)
Hudson v
Capital Management Int'l., Inc., Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 99,221 (N.D
Cal. 1982)
Hudson v
Capital Management Int'l., Inc., Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 99,222 (N.D
Cal. 1982)
In re Itel Securities Litigation, 596 F.Supp. 226 (N.D
Cal. 1984)
In re Itel Securities Litigation, 89 F.R.D. 104 (N.D
Cal. 1981)
Joseph v
Wiles, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 91,036 (10th Cir. 2000)
Joseph v
Wiles, 223 F.3d 1155 (10th Cir. 2000)
In re Legato Systems Securities Litigation, 204 F.R.D. 167 (N.D
Cal. 2001)
Lilley v
Charren, 936 F.Supp. 708 (N.D
Cal. 1996)
Marshall v
Holiday Magic, 550 F.2d 1173 (9th Cir. 1977)
Masstor Systems Corporation Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 92,719 (N.D
Cal. 1986)
McFarland v
Memorex Corp., 581 F.Supp. 878 (N.D
Cal. 1984)
In re Memorex Securities Case, 61 F.R.D. 88 (N.D
Cal. 1973)
Rogers v
NationsCredit Financial Services Corp
Bankr
L. Rep. (CCH) 77,918 (N.D
Cal. 1999)
In re Nucorp Energy Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 99,158 (S.D
Cal. 1983)
In re Nucorp Energy Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 93,224 (S.D
Cal. 1987)
In re Pizza Time Theatre Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 92,537 (N.D
Cal. 1986)
Primavera Familienstiftung v
Askin, 173 F.R.D. 115 (S.D.N.Y. 1997)
Primavera Familienstiftung v
Askin, 130 F.Supp 2d 450 (S.D.N.Y. 2001)
In re Rent-Way Securities Litigation, 209 F.Supp.2d 493 (2002)
Roberts v
Heim, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 94,393 (N.D.Cal. 1989)
Roberts v
Heim, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 94,394 (N.D.Cal. 1989)
Roberts v
Heim, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 95,430 (N.D.Cal. 1990)
Roberts v
Heim, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 95,431 (N.D
Cal. 1990)
Roberts v
Heim, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,094 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
Roberts v
Heim, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,095 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
Roberts v
Heim, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,221 (N.D
Cal. 1991)
Roberts v
Heim, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 96,970 (N.D
Cal. 1992)
Roberts v
Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co., 857 F.2d 646 (9th Cir. 1988)
In re Rubber Chemicals Antitrust Litigation, 232 F.R.D. 346 (N.D
Cal. 2005)
In re Seagate Technology II Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 97,028 (N.D
Cal. 1992)
In re Sonus Networks Securities Litigation, 247 F.R.D. 244 (D
Mass. 2007)
In re Technical Equities Federal Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 94,093 (N.D
Cal. 1988)
In re Victor Technologies Securities Litigation, 102 F.R.D. 53 (N.D
Cal. 1984)
In re Victor Technologies Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 93,158 (N.D
Cal. 1987)
In re Worlds of Wonder Securities Litigation, 35 F.3d 1407 (9th Cir. 1994)
In re Worlds of Wonder Securities Litigation, 721 F.Supp. 1140 (N.D
Cal. 1989)
In re Worlds of Wonder Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 95,004 (N.D
Cal. 1990)
In re Worlds of Wonder Securities Litigation, 694 F.Supp. 1427 (N.D
Cal. 1988)
In re Worlds of Wonder Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 97,041 (N.D
Cal. 1992)
In re Worlds of Wonder Securities Litigation, Fed.Sec.L.Rep. (CCH) 97,018 (N.D
Cal. 1992)
Zatkin v
Primuth, 551 F.Supp. 39 (S.D
Cal. 1982)
Zell v
Intercapital Income Securities, Inc., 675 F.2d 1041 (9th Cir. 1982)

Speaking Engagements

Speaker, "Competition and Global Consolidations," American Bar Association, Forum on Air and Space Law, 1998 Annual Meeting and Conference
Awards & Recognition: Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Corporations

Practice Areas Explained

Solomon Benjamin Cera's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Solomon Benjamin Cera handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Solomon Benjamin Cera

Where is Solomon Benjamin Cera's law office located?

Solomon Benjamin Cera's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Cera LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does Solomon Benjamin Cera handle?

Solomon Benjamin Cera focuses on business, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.

How long has Solomon Benjamin Cera practiced law?

Solomon Benjamin Cera has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.

Where did Solomon Benjamin Cera go to law school?

Solomon Benjamin Cera earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).

How can I contact Solomon Benjamin Cera for a consultation?

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What awards or recognition has Solomon Benjamin Cera received?

Solomon Benjamin Cera's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Antitrust Complex Commercial Litigation Securities Accountants Liability Directors and Officers Liability Limited Partnerships Unfair Competition

Education

J.D.

University of San Francisco

- 1981

B.A.

Pomona College

- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California

Admitted: 1981

U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Southern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of

Admitted: 1981

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