Atty. Carmen J. DiMaria

Atty. Carmen J. DiMaria

Carmen J. DiMaria has spent his entire legal career practicing in the area of employment law and litigation, and has represented management exclusively for the past 14 years.

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About Carmen J. DiMaria at a glance

Carmen J. DiMaria is a employment and litigation attorney based in Morristown, New Jersey, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1993) and Rutgers University–Camden (BS, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Morristown, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Carmen J. DiMaria has spent his entire legal career practicing in the area of employment law and litigation, and has represented management exclusively for the past 14 years
  • Carmen has defended companies and individual defendants involving claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), retaliation, whistle blowing (including claims under the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act) and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Carmen regularly represents clients in federal and state courts as well as in administrative agencies.Carmen also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to protecting his clients’ customer relationships and confidential information by prosecuting and defending cases involving non-competition agreements, non-solicitation agreements, confidential information and trade secret agreements, breaches of employee duty of loyalty, tortious interference and employee raiding.Carmen provides advice and counseling to employers in all aspects of employment law and restrictive covenant law in an effort to prevent litigation before it occurs, and conducts workplace investigations on behalf of employers.Prior to entering private practice, Carmen served as law clerk to the Honorable John E. Keefe, Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division
  • Before law school, Carmen worked as an auditor for the national accounting firm of Ernst & Young

Practice Areas Explained

Carmen J. DiMaria's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carmen J. DiMaria handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Morristown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carmen J. DiMaria

Where is Carmen J. DiMaria's law office located?
Carmen J. DiMaria's law practice is located in Morristown, New Jersey. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carmen J. DiMaria handle?
Carmen J. DiMaria focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Carmen J. DiMaria go to law school?
Carmen J. DiMaria earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (BS, 1988).
How can I contact Carmen J. DiMaria for a consultation?
You can contact Carmen J. DiMaria directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Carmen J. DiMaria received?
Carmen J. DiMaria's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — New Jersey Super Lawyer in the area of Employment Litigation: Defense since 2005*; Best Lawyers in America — Named one of the Top 100 lawyers in New Jersey by Super Lawyers*.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1993
BS
Rutgers University–Camden
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Jersey Super Lawyer in the area of Employment Litigation: Defense since 2005*
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named one of the Top 100 lawyers in New Jersey by Super Lawyers*
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

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