Assistant Director of Academic Success
- The Charleston School of Law
Legal Research and Writing (2021-2022)
Senior Attorney
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (2019- 2022)
- Division of Tax Appeals – review, research and render decisions relative to corporate appeals.
Volunteer:
- Legal Aid Society of Columbus (2019)
Volunteering in the Family Law division, where I assist low-income individuals with access to justice and legal advisement
Partner:
- Carney and Carney, Buffalo, New York (2014-2018)
- Private Practitioner, Matrimonial, Family and Mental Health Law
Qualified in all aspects of litigation, Attorney for Children, Appellate Litigation, and representation of mentally and physically disabled individuals
Magistrate:
- NYS Office of Court Administration, Buffalo, New York (2006-2014)
Presided at quasi-judicial adversarial proceedings, conducted hearings, evaluated testimony and evidence, resolved issues of law and fact, responded to pleadings and rendered decisions, managed staff; court room, litigants and witnesses
Attorney:
- Law Offices of Catherine E. Marra, Buffalo, New York (1994-2006)
Private practice concentrating on Matrimonial and Family law, specializing in high conflict cases and the representation of children, the mentally incapacitated and the elderly. A high-volume practice requiring research, writing, motion practice and litigation
Accomplishments:
- Extensive trial experience
- Judicial Trainer relative to issues of domestic violence and mental health
- Awarded “Attorney of The Year” State of NY, Eight Judicial District, For zealous advocacy on behalf of children
- Volunteer SUNY at Buffalo Family Court Clinic
- Mentor Lawyers for Learning
- Frequent Presenter re: Issues of Mental Health, Child Advocacy and Family Violence.
Education: