Overview

As a member of the Littler CaseSmart – Charges™ team and based in Pennsylvania, Carla P. Maresca is responsible for handling charges from investigation to conclusion. She works on client-dedicated service teams, focusing on handling administrative agency charges. She investigates charge allegations, reviews pertinent documents, interviews key witnesses, and provides clients an assessment of the risks associated with the charge. In partnership with the client, she defends the charge by drafting persuasive position statements and responses to the agency’s requests for information.

Carla brings 28 years of experience as a litigator and appellate practitioner. Carla served as the co-chair of the employment law team at her prior firm. She has represented municipalities, schools, small businesses, for profit and nonprofit corporations. She has handled all aspects of employment law including consulting, contract negotiations, and discrimination litigation from inception through termination of the claim.

Carla’s knowledgeable and skillful handling of both litigation matters and employee counseling and training has earned her widespread respect among clients and opposing counsel. Carla is regularly invited to present seminars and continuing legal education. She has served as a private arbitrator or mediator, and volunteered her time as a judge pro tem for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Co-Chair, Employment Litigation Committee

Council on Litigation Management

2009-2013

Director and Chair, Personnel Committee

Children's Literacy Initiative

2010-2013

Recognition

Named, Super Lawyer

Pennsylvania

Super Lawyers

2006-2011, 2014-2016

Member

Villanova University

Environmental Law Journal

1992-1995

Education

  • J.D., Villanova University School of Law
  • B.A., Villanova University

Bar Admission

Pennsylvania

Courts

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey