Carter Mario Law Firm announced that Melissa Brescia has joined the firm as an attorney. Brescia joins the legal team at the firm’s corporate headquarters in Milford.

Before joining Carter Mario, Brescia worked in the areas of family law and personal injury. She has provided legal services for domestic violence victims, clients with workplace discrimination claims and veterans. She has also worked with the U.S. Senate, where she helped clients in foreclosure apply for federal assistance. She is listed on the brief for the Hendricks v. Haydu appeal, which changed how income is calculated for child support purposes.