June 17, 2016
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Sean X. Kelly of our New Jersey office successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of Atlantic County in a long-running, putative class action law suit which challenged the constitutionality under the Fourth Amendment of the county’s policy of strip-searching incoming detainees to its jail. We successfully argued that Atlantic City’s strip search policy did not violate the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizure. This extensive litigation included the filing of an amicus brief on behalf of Atlantic County in a related and successful appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders, 132 S. Ct. 1510 (2012), in which the constitutionality of such policies was established. Prior to Florence, thirty years of case law had held the contrary, that the routine strip-search of non-indictable pre-trial detainees violated the Constitution.
October 7, 2026
Of Counsel | Philadelphia
PHONE 215-832-4266
EMAIL CSollecito@moodklaw.com
Carolyn Bohner Sollecito is an accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of experience handling complex litigation, with a particular focus on medical malpractice defense and trucking and logistics matters. She has represented physicians, nurses, hospitals, and healthcare groups in high-stakes disputes throughout Pennsylvania from inception through settlement, trial, and appeal. She has also represented a major international logistics company as national counsel in trucking accident cases.
Ms. Sollecito is committed to providing clear, timely, and comprehensive legal analysis to clients and insurance carriers.
She earned an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy, with Honors, from Temple University Beasley School of Law, a J.D. from Villanova Law School, and a B.A. in English, cum laude, from Villanova University. Ms. Sollecito is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the Supreme Court of the United States. She is a member of the Chester County Bar Association.
Ms. Sollecito’s legal experience also includes judicial service as a law clerk and senior law clerk to President Judge Joseph T. Doyle of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, where she performed advanced legal research and drafted judicial opinions. She has served the legal community through her court appointment to the Chester County Rules Committee by contributing to the revision of the Chester County Rules of Civil Procedure.
Ms. Sollecito enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and golfing.
October 7, 2026
Associate | New York City
PHONE 646-454-4878
EMAIL DMartin@moodklaw.com
Dena-kay Martin is an Associate with Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly. She is admitted to practice in New York and the U.S. Tax Court.
Dena-kay received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication with accreditation in Journalism from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She graduated cum laude as a recipient of The Buffalo News Journalism Merit Scholarship. She then attended Fordham University School of Law.
During law school, Dena-kay interned at one of the busiest district attorney’s offices in the country, participated in legal clinics and was honored with the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award for her clinical service work. After graduating law school, Dena-kay worked as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Sandra L. Townes of the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York. She performed extensive legal research and drafted opinions and orders in diverse areas of case and statutory law, including the Civil Rights Act, contract law, and various standards outlined by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Prior to joining Marks O’Neill, Dena-kay honed her skills in various areas of law including prosecution, tax litigation, civil litigation and criminal defense. As an Assistant District Attorney, she worked in the trial zones, the Human Trafficking Unit and the Law Enforcement Accountability Bureau. Dena-kay skillfully managed complex misdemeanor and felony cases from investigation to trial, secured numerous indictments and received numerous distinctions. Dena-kay joined the U.S. Tax Court during her time working as a tax litigator while living on the West Coast. There, she delivered strategic legal counsel to taxpayers engaged in proceedings involving the IRS.
In recent years, Dena-kay has channeled her skill and expertise into the practice area of civil litigation in State and Federal courts, ultimately bringing her to Marks O’Neill where she focuses her practice in the Casualty, Healthcare, Professional Liability, Construction and Transportation practice groups.
Outside of work, Dena-kay enjoys spending time with her pets and loved ones, experiencing the wonders of nature, and engaging in vintage aerobics like Tae-Bo.
September 21, 2026
Of Counsel | New Jersey
PHONE 856-406-1326
EMAIL JBorelli@moodklaw.com
John Borelli is Of Counsel with Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly. John is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
John graduated from La Salle University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. John attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, graduating cum laude. Prior to law school, John worked as a Police Officer in Baltimore, Maryland.
During law school, John served as a Staff Editor and the Production Editor of the University of Baltimore Law Forum. John was awarded the highest grade in class award for Property and Legal Analysis, Research and Writing II.
Prior to joining Marks O’Neill, John was employed at other civil ligation defense firms where he represented client’s employment matters, as well in personal injury matters involving premises liability claims, construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents and product liability matters.
At Marks O’Neill, John has extensive experience with casualty litigation and complex employment matters in state and federal court, as well as before federal, state, and local agencies, including the EEOC, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations. John also represents clients in matters arising from employment agreements, such as restrictive covenants and non-solicitation agreements.
Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his family, attending concerts and UFC events.
MARKS, O’NEILL, O’BRIEN, DOHERTY & KELLY has been at the forefront of defense litigation for over a quarter of a century representing the interests of corporations, carriers and individual clients.
