Caroline Fabend Bartlett

An experienced litigator and partner at the firm, Caroline Fabend Bartlett focuses her practice on class actions and mass torts. Consistently recognized by her peers for her professional accomplishments, Caroline has been included on the New Jersey Super Lawyers list every year from 2018 to 2023, and was named a Rising Star in 2013 and 2014 in the areas of class actions and mass torts. *This award was conferred by Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters. Please visit the Super Lawyers Selection Process for a detailed description of the Super Lawyers selection methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

After graduating magna cum laude from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2004, Caroline served for one year as a judicial clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and for two years in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. While earning her law degree, Caroline was appointed Articles Editor for the Seton Hall Law Review. Before joining Carella Byrne, Caroline engaged in commercial litigation, products liability, and mass tort defense at a large international law firm.

In addition to serving her clients, Caroline is active in the legal community. She currently serves as a Trustee of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey and as a Director of the Historical Society of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the second oldest in the Nation. Caroline is also a current member of the District VA Ethics Committee.

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • New Jersey
  • New York

Court Admissions

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • Director, Federal Historical Society, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • Trustee, Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
  • Former Adjunct Professor of Legal Research and Writing, Seton Hall University School of Law
  • Member, Federal Bar Association
  • Member, Supreme Court Historical Society
  • Member, American Association for Justice
  • "You Are What You Serve: Are School Districts Liable for Serving Unhealthy Food and Beverages to Students?", 34 Seton Hall Law Review 1053 (2004).
  • Super Lawyers 2018-2023
    • *This award was conferred by Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters. Please visit the Super Lawyers Selection Process for a detailed description of the Super Lawyers selection methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
  • Patton Boggs Pro Bono Associate of the Year, 2009
  • Coalition for Peace Action Peacemaker Award, 2009
  • New Jersey Legislature, Citation for outstanding leadership in the pursuit of verified voting, 2009

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Practice Areas

Wills & Estates

Our attorneys understands how critical it is that business owners prepare for retirement or unforeseen circumstances in a way that provides for their financial well-being and the continuity of their companies.

Litigation

When disputes arise, our seasoned litigators provide exceptional advocacy grounded in holistic strategies designed to achieve each client’s overall business, financial, and personal goals.

Labor Law

Whether before a hearing board, in the courtroom, or at the negotiating table, our labor lawyers leverage their considerable advocacy and negotiating skills to advance and protect our clients’ interests.

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Student Mental Health and Social Media

Partner Michael Innes wrote an article titled “Why New Jersey school districts are filing lawsuits against social media companies, which is featured in the New Jersey School Board Association Reader Forum: Student Mental Health and Social Media.
Law360

Chrysler Owners Win Cert. Of 6M Class In Takata Airbag MDL

A judge has certified a class of roughly 6 million Fiat Chrysler vehicle owners who assert fraud claims against FCA US in sprawling multidistrict litigation accusing automakers of hiding the risks associated with allegedly explosive Takata airbags.
The 74

Carella Byrne’s Michael Innes Featured in Recent The 74 Article

Innes was featured in recent article titled Teen Mental Health Crisis Pushes More School Districts to Sue Social Media Giants. “The harms caused by social media companies have impacted the districts’ ability to carry out their core mission of providing education.”

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