Carla Mamana: Compassionate Estate Planning Attorney Dedicated to Preserving Family Legacies

Carla Mamana brings exceptional empathy and extensive legal expertise to her practice as an estate planning attorney. With comprehensive education including a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Accounting from the University of Maryland, an M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Management, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law, Carla offers clients a uniquely qualified perspective on preserving family legacies.

A Heart for Protecting Families and Their Futures

What drives Carla’s practice is a genuine desire to protect families and their legacies. She finds profound fulfillment in witnessing how thoughtful estate planning brings peace of mind and security to families during life’s most challenging transitions. For Carla, estate planning transcends the mere distribution of assets—it’s about honoring and preserving individual values and wishes for generations to come.

Comprehensive Legal Expertise with a Personal Touch

Carla’s extensive experience encompasses:

• Estate planning and trust administration
• Complex probate matters
• Adult guardianship cases
• Sophisticated business law, including franchise sales and financing
• Commercial and residential real estate transactions
• Administrative law with emphasis on higher education

Each client benefits not only from her legal acumen but also from her deep commitment to understanding their unique family dynamics and personal concerns.

Distinctive Alternative Dispute Resolution Background

Before entering private practice, Carla served as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Coordinator for the District Court of Maryland in Montgomery County, working directly under the Chief Judge of the District Court of Maryland. This distinguished background has made her a sought-after presenter on ADR topics at universities, bar associations, judicial conferences, and professional gatherings throughout Maryland and nationally.

A Compassionate Approach Informed by Mediation Expertise

Carla’s extensive mediation experience and training have honed her ability to listen deeply and formulate estate and business plans that precisely reflect her clients’ needs, values, and resources. She approaches each case with the understanding that estate planning and administration are emotionally charged processes, bringing sensitivity and empathy to guide clients through difficult conversations and decisions.

Whether helping clients plan for their children’s future, navigate the complexities of a family business succession, or manage the loss of a loved one, Carla provides compassionate guidance through every step of the journey, ensuring that each client’s unique wishes are honored and preserved.