Carolyn, a shareholder in our Casualty Department, focuses her practice on premises liability, products liability, transportation defense and retail liability. She practices in all counties in the state of New Jersey and Federal District Court.
Carolyn is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C. While residing in Washington, D.C., she worked on Capital Hill as a legislative intern for Congressman James Saxton (Rep. 13th District of New Jersey). After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Carolyn continued her education at Catholic University's Columbus School of Law where she was actively involved in the Families and Law Clinic, Moot Court, and was also employed as a judicial intern for the Honorable Brook Hedge, D.C. Superior Court, Criminal Division.
Upon completion of her juris doctor in 1995, she accepted a position with the New Jersey State Judiciary and became law clerk to the Honorable George L. Seltzer, New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division.
Significant Representative Matters
· Successfully resolved tort action where demand was $1.2 million, with large economic claim against her client, a large cable operator, after the plaintiff fell 34 feet sustaining significant injuries. Case resolved for less than $200,000.
· Successful on numerous auto negligence trials dismissing plaintiffs' claims for failing to meet the Verbal Threshold.
· Successfully resolved claim for over $1 million involving significant coverage disputes between carriers. Case resolved for less than $500,000 where plaintiff had undergone a two level cervical fusion.
· Represents numerous national fraternities against charges involving New Jersey's criminal hazing statute.
· Represents several large entertainment venues in the New Jersey area.
Past Employment Positions
· Honorable George L. Seltzer, New Jersey Superior Court Law Division, Atlantic County, Law Clerk, 1995 -1996
Associations & Memberships
· Camden County Bar Association
Year Joined Organization: 1996