Bethany E.
Carideo

Bio

Bethany is an attorney at Macdonald Illig and a member of the firm's Litigation Group. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation, insurance defense, and medical and professional liability defense, and also assists clients in bankruptcy and creditors' rights, education, and government service matters. Bethany represents businesses, insurers, health care providers, schools, and municipalities, bringing disciplined preparation and clear, practical analysis to each stage of a dispute. 

Bethany Helps Clients With:

• Commercial and General Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
• Wrongful Death Claims
• Slip and Fall Claims
• Premises Liability Cases
• Property Damage Claims
• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Employment Litigation and Workplace Disputes
• Municipal Law and Local Government Representation
• Statutory and Regulatory Compliance Disputes
• Civil Litigation Strategy
• Trial Preparation and Proceedings 

Bethany assists clients throughout the litigation process, from early case evaluation and pleadings through discovery, dispositive motions, and trial preparation. 

Approach to Client Service

Bethany brings the discipline and accountability she developed at West Point to her work for clients. She prepares thoroughly, communicates directly, and keeps clients informed so they can make sound decisions with a clear understanding of their options. She approaches each matter strategically, with a focus on protecting her clients’ interests and achieving practical results.

Experience and Professional Background

Before joining MacDonald Illig, Bethany served as a student attorney with the District Attorney General’s Office for Tennessee’s 10th Judicial District, where she represented the State in criminal court proceedings. During law school, she also interned at Shield Law in Boston, where her work included personal injury and bankruptcy matters.

Education and Academic Background

Bethany earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston, where she received the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and was named to the Dean’s List. While in law school, she studied international human rights law at the University of Galway School of Law in Ireland.

Bethany earned her Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies from the University of Denver, including a semester at Charles University in Prague. She also attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where she competed in Division I rugby and received the National Defense Service Medal. She is fluent in Italian, proficient in Russian, and conversational in Czech and Spanish.