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About Carla A. Katz at a glance
Carla A. Katz is an Of Counsel based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Cohen, Placitella & Roth. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2009). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Harvard University, MIT and Tufts University (Program, 2001). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association (Member: Labor and Employment Section Young Lawyers Division) American Bar Association American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Carla A. Katz is Of Counsel to the firm
- Ms. Katz is a member of the faculty at the School for Management and Labor Relations (SMLR) at Rutgers University where she teaches labor studies and law
- Prior to joining the faculty full-time, she taught at SMLR as a Visiting Lecturer for more than twelve years teaching courses in Collective Bargaining, Union Organizing and Occupational Safety and Health among others
- Ms. Katz also writes and lectures on politics, power, and issues that affect working women and men
- Her practice is primarily focused on public sector labor and employment law
- She works closely with New Jersey’s firefighters and other public employees
- Ms. Katz has a long history of representation of union members and workers, including nine years as the elected president of the Communications Workers of America, Local 1034
- She served as a commissioner of the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission from 2002 to 2006
- Prior to joining Cohen, Placitella & Roth, she was an attorney with Fox and Fox LLP in Livingston New Jersey
Practice Areas Explained
Carla A. Katz's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carla A. Katz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Carla A. Katz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Carla A. Katz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Carla A. Katz is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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