Carla DiMare is an experienced civil trial attorney who began her legal career serving two judicial clerkships, one in Massachusetts Superior Court and one in the United States District Court, in Boston. From there she worked for the City of Boston Law Department, which she thoroughly enjoyed, and handled a variety of cases in State and Federal Court, including personal injury, allegations of police misconduct, sexual harassment, and medical malpractice. As lead counsel and second-chair, she tried multiple jury trials in State and Federal Court. From there she worked for the Boston office of a mid-sized Washington D.C. firm, and then began practicing in California, where she has handled a variety of cases in State and Federal Courts at the trial and appellate level. She is admitted to practice law in State and Federal Courts in Massachusetts and California, and has practiced in other states through the pro hac vice motion process.

The Law Office of Carla DiMare, PC, serving San Diego County and all of California, brings extensive civil law litigation experience to clients facing complex legal challenges. Ms. DiMare takes cases where she sees an injustice. She has represented numerous high-profile clients, and she has also handled disputes and cases for victims who did not have the financial resources to hire a lawyer. She has handled complex business disputes, workplace investigations, sexual assault cases, defamation and First Amendment cases and disputes, personal injury, wrongful death, the military and state secrets privilege and Espionage Act, whistleblower cases under the False Claims Act, sexual harassment, restraining orders, Title IX issues in schools, colleges, and universities, tradename infringement, and more. She is a trained mediator and engages in private dispute resolution in her cases when possible. She has written for the Huffington Post, The Los Angeles Daily Journal and more. She has also spoken as a panelist for various community groups. Pro bono work has been a part of Ms. DiMare’s life since she was fourteen. She is currently a Trustee for the County of San Diego Law Library Board of Trustees. She is also on the Board of Directors for the Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Foundation in Rancho Santa Fe. She has also been a CASA, a court-appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children.

As a skilled lawyer who represents students in schools, colleges and universities, some may say a college lawyer, she has successfully represented many students navigating Title IX, rape, sexual assault, drugging, disciplinary issues, academic issues, discrimination, and other institutional conflicts at major educational institutions, including USC, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USD, CSUSM, and more.

Championing Student Rights

Ms. DiMare's advocacy extends beyond traditional civil litigation to protect students facing disputes at schools, colleges and universities involving Title IX, rape, sexual assault, drugging, disciplinary disputes, academic issues, discrimination, and more. She understands the unique pressures and stakes involved when academic careers and futures hang in the balance, providing compassionate yet aggressive representation.