Practice areas
Experienced in both defendant's and plaintiff's negligence, including vehicle accidents, premises liability (slip/trip and fall), products' liability, toxic environments, labor and construction accidents and wrongful death. Tried dozens of cases before juries with excellent track record of favorable results.
37 years, 600 cases
Experienced former prosecutor specializing in jury trials, representing clients in all areas of criminal defense from traffic matters (including DUI) through felony charges of all types.
32 years, 275 cases
15 years, 54 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2013 | 06/01/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1981 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 44 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Performing CEO | New Mexico Business Weekly | 2011 |
Governor's Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women | New Mexico Commission on the Status and Role of Women | 2011 |
Trial Lawyers Care | NYC Pro Bono | 2003 |
Representation of World Trade Center Victims | Trial Lawyers Care | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Trial Counsel | Margolies Law | 2015 - Present |
Attorney | Anderson and Broderson | 2015 - Present |
Of Counsel | Conde law Group | 2013 - Present |
Trial Attorney | Cicchetti Law | 2013 - 2014 |
President/CEO | YWCA Middle Rio Grande | 2009 - 2011 |
Trial Attorney | Cheven, Keely & Hatzis | 2000 - 2009 |
Associate - litigation | Velella, Velella, Basso & Casandra | 1997 - 2000 |
Senior assistant | District Attorney, Orange County | 1982 - 1985 |
Attorney for Student Association | State University of New York, New Paltz | 1980 - 1982 |
Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Bruce Wright | Criminal Court, Kings County NY, NY | 1979 - 1981 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Women Lawyers of Pasco | Member | 2015 - Present |
West Pasco Bar Assocation | Member | 2012 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 1981 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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New York Law Journal | Verdicts of Interests | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Yale University | MA - Masters | 1987 |
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva Univers | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
Hofstra University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Expunging a Criminal Conviction | Criminal Defense | 2016 |
Outlook to Success | Driving While Under the Influence | 2016 |
Outlook To Success | Criminal Defense | 2015 |
EPAA (Estate Planning Attorneys Association) | Ancillary Probate | 2014 |
Bloggers Beware | Slander and Defamation | 2014 |
Understanding motor vehicle insurance | Lawsuits against Uninsured Motorists | 2011 |
Trial Lawyers Care | Pro Bono Represenation | 2001 |
Estate Planning | Death, Dying and Bereavement | 1996 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Labor Law | $450,000 settlement during jury selection |
Wrongful Death | Settlement: 1 million dollars |
Forklift accident | Truck company liable. |
Labor Law | Settled at jury selection - with comparative fault factored: $450,000 |
Wrongful Death | DJury Verdict: 1,025,000 )includes 15% dedution for no seat belt |
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Ziona Kopelovich, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 29, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She’s brilliant, hard working aggressive and experienced She’s knowledgeable and works tirelessly for her clients. I trust her to take good care of my clients, as she has on many occasions.
Gary Dasilva, Litigation Attorney on Apr 13, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Carolyn for over 40 years. It is my fault she went to law school. When my practice was in New York, she worked for my law firm. She is a great trial attorney. Juries love her because she lacks the pretentiousness which is all too common in this line of work. Perhaps most importantly, her commitment to her clients is unquestionable. It is my privilege to endorse her.
Ziona Kopelovich, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 29, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She’s brilliant, hard working aggressive and experienced She’s knowledgeable and works tirelessly for her clients. I trust her to take good care of my clients, as she has on many occasions.
Gary Dasilva, Litigation Attorney on Apr 13, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Carolyn for over 40 years. It is my fault she went to law school. When my practice was in New York, she worked for my law firm. She is a great trial attorney. Juries love her because she lacks the pretentiousness which is all too common in this line of work. Perhaps most importantly, her commitment to her clients is unquestionable. It is my privilege to endorse her.
Ava Zelenetsky, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 17, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I wholly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Margolies is a superb attorney who is both extremely intelligent and sensitive and responsive to her clients.
Stephanie Pawuk, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I recently met Carolyn through the local Bar association. She has tons of experience in large established firms and I would not hesitate to call her and ask her advice on any legal matter.
Benjamin Wittwer, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 11, 2015
Relationship: Family member
Carolyn is an experienced attorney who has excelled in several areas of civil and criminal law during her career in New York, New Mexico, and Florida. She gives has a track record of successful outcomes, including large cash awards and favorable jury verdicts. She always gives her clients 100% and is easy to work with.
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