Solomon B. Cera

Practice areas

Securities Litigation, Antitrust Litigation, Business Litigation

Focus areas

Antitrust & Trade Litigation

Meet Attorney Solomon B. Cera, the managing partner at Cera LLP, a distinguished law firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. With a clientele spanning across the nation and representing a wide spectrum of backgrounds, Mr. Cera’s legal practice is dedicated to a variety of areas including securities litigation, antitrust disputes, corporate governance, consumer class actions, and whistleblower litigation.

With an impressive legal career spanning more than three decades, Mr. Cera has carved out a reputation for his tenacious advocacy on behalf of those he serves. Leveraging his extensive legal acumen and deep-seated experience in intricate legal battles, he has achieved unprecedented successes, securing substantial settlements and rewards for his clients who have sought his assistance.

Noteworthy among his accomplishments is his leadership as the primary counsel in a complex antitrust price-fixing class action that spanned three years. Through his relentless efforts, he played a pivotal role in the recovery of over $163.5 million for numerous businesses affected by the anticompetitive practices. Furthermore, in the early stages of his career, Mr. Cera led the charge in a securities fraud class action against an oil and gas partnership, resulting in the restitution of more than $33 million to thousands of investors.

A graduate of Pomona College in 1978, Mr. Cera furthered his education at the University of San Francisco School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor degree in 1981. During his time in law school, his exceptional scholastic achievements in the field of corporate law were acknowledged with the American Jurisprudence award. He also demonstrated his legal prowess as a member of the moot court competition team, securing an accolade for his outstanding oral advocacy skills.

In 1981, he was admitted to practice by The State Bar of California, a credential complemented by his admission to multiple federal courts across the United States, including the distinguished U.S. Supreme Court. Alongside his affiliation with The State Bar of California, Mr. Cera maintains an active involvement with esteemed legal organizations such as the American Bar Association, the National Association of Securities and Commercial Law Attorneys, and the American Association for Justice.

Recognized for his unswerving commitment to professional ethics and his exceptional legal aptitude, Mr. Cera proudly holds the AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This esteemed rating underscores his profound legal capabilities and upstanding ethical standards. The AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable marks are certification symbols utilized under license in accordance with the rigorous certification procedures, standards, and guidelines set by Martindale-Hubbell. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ is a comprehensive evaluation process reflecting the anonymous viewpoints of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. This evaluation encompasses both legal expertise and general ethical principles.