Kara Gansmann devotes her entire practice to elder law and estate planning in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law). Kara is especially well-suited for this practice thanks to her strong interpersonal skills, her diplomatic demeanor, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. She brings a solid sense of collegiality to her work with both clients and professionals, alike.
In private consultations, Kara counsels individuals and families on tactics for estate planning, asset protection, and long-term care planning. Kara drafts Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts, including Pet Trusts, Revocable and Irrevocable Living Trusts, and Special Needs Trusts. Kara also advises clients on eligibility for public benefits like Veterans’ Aid & Attendance and prepares applications for Medicaid and Special Assistance.
In the courtroom, Kara represents clients in trust and estate administration matters, Will caveats, guardianship/incompetency proceedings, and fiduciary litigation. Kara also represents clients in administrative hearings for denials of public benefits such as Medicaid.
Kara leads a team of experienced professionals who also focus on elder law needs. The team’s paralegals assist clients in matters ranging from probate to caregiver agreements to promissory notes or real estate deed transactions intended for asset protection. Kara’s team also includes a certified geriatric care senior advisor, who assists with placement in care facilities. Kara’s entire team understands the urgency and stress associated with seniors’ needs.
Prior to joining CSH Law, Kara served as a staff attorney on an appellate court in Houston, Texas. There, she managed all aspects of complex civil and criminal appellate matters and drafted over 200 judicial opinions for court justices in over six years.
Kara frequently presents on elder law issues to community organizations, churches, and neighborhood associations across Southeastern North Carolina. She is a prolific writer on legal issues affecting seniors. Kara volunteers for and actively supports local and state organizations that benefit seniors’ lives.
Kara hails from a small town in North Carolina, where she grew to appreciate the value of a hand-shake, hard work, and the trust placed in someone’s word. As a proud North Carolina native, she’s happy to raise her family in her home state where her favorite people call her wife, mom, daughter, sister, niece, and cousin.
Representative Matters
Cases or matters referenced do not represent the attorney’s entire record. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits. The outcome of a particular case cannot be predicated upon a lawyer’s or a law firm’s past results.
- Obtained guardianships on behalf of out-of-state and in-state clients to protect family members with dementia
- Obtained guardianships on behalf of clients to protect family members with mental illness
- Obtained Medicaid-compliant annuities to assist community spouses
- Obtained Medicaid eligibility and approval for single clients and married clients
- Obtained an Order in estate administration that required an executor to return to the estate legal fees, commissions, and other administrative costs estimated to be in excess of $100,000 based on inaccurate inventories and accountings filed during probate.
- Assisted in successful defense on appeal of a trial court’s dismissal of legal malpractice claims against an attorney on grounds that the attorney was judicially immune as a quasi-judicial officer when he served as a court-appointed commissioner to oversee the partition sale of real property owned by the a plaintiff as a co-tenant.
Articles, Presentations, and Publications
- Presenter, “Durable Powers of Attorney Insights” and “Advanced Directive Tips: making Healthcare Wishes Explicit,” for National Business Institute’s CLE “Estate Planning: Top 7 Tools to Know” (June 17, 2019, Wilmington, North Carolina)
- Presenter, “Medicaid: New Rules in Benefits, Eligibility, and More” for National Business Institute’s CLE (June 12, 2019, 90-minute, nation-wide webinar)
- Featured in NC Lawyer, “Renaissance Woman: World Traveler, Lawyer, Writer, Volunteer Kara Gansmann Can’t Be Stopped,” by Russel Rawlings (August 2018)
- Presenter, “Documenting Long-Term Care, Incapacity, and End-of-Life Decisions,” for National Business Institute’s CLE “Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts” (June 18, 2018, Wilmington, North Carolina)
- Author of manuscripts, “Marshalling Assets: Key Complications,” and “Creditors’ Claims Frustrations,” presented by Andrew W. Olsen for the National Business Institute’s CLE, “Top Challenges in Estate Administration” (May 10, 2018, Raleigh, North Carolina)
- Author of manuscript, “Medicaid Planning Strategies,” presented by Andrew W. Olsen for the North Carolina Bar Association Elder Law & Special Needs Basics CLE (October 27, 2017, Cary, North Carolina)
- Presenter, The New North Carolina Power of Attorney Act, Cranfill Sumner Firm Seminar (November 9, 2017, Raleigh, North Carolina)
- Author of manuscript, “Medicaid Estate Recovery” presented by Andrew W. Olsen for National Business Institute’s CLE “Medicaid Update 2017” (November 7, 2017, Raleigh, North Carolina)
- Author, How Seniors Can Afford Long Term Care Without Spending Their Life Savings, Business North Carolina (August 2017)
- Author of manuscript for CLE “What are Trusts? Main Trust Principles” as presented by Andrew W. Olsen for National Business Institute’s CLE “Trusts from A to Z” (June 30, 2017, Wilmington, North Carolina)
- Kara is a regular contributor to the Greater Wilmington Business Journal Insights column.
- Author, A Retailer’s Guide to Use of Video Surveillance Evidence to Defend itself in Litigation, The Retailer magazine (2017)
- Presenter, Liability Issues with Free-Speech Rights in the Workplace, Cranfill Sumner Firm Seminar (October 2016, Raleigh, North Carolina)
- Author, The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Corporations to Opt Out of Contraceptive Mandate in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby (2014)
- Author, Government Speech. It’s What’s for Dinner, 82 N.D. L. Rev. 519 (2006)
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Kara Gansmann Hosts Cranfill Conversation About Trusts
Kara Gansmann hosted the Aug. 15 Cranfill Conversation about Trusts.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Appointed Chair of NCBA Elder and Special Needs Section
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Cranfill Sumner LLP Attorneys Listed Among 2023 Legal Elite
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Kara Gansmann Presents ABLE Webinar
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Insights Article by Kara Gansmann Addresses Reducing Debt for Estate Planning
A recent Insights article by Kara Gansmann discusses the importance of reducing or eliminating debt while estate planning and how that can impact a person’s final estate. “Simplifying An Estate by Living & Dying Debt-Free” provides tips for making estate planning easier through the reduction or elimination of debt.… Read More
Cranfill Sumner LLP Attorneys Listed Among 2022 Legal Elite
Eight Cranfill Sumner LLP attorneys were recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as part of the magazine’s Legal Elite program. … Read More
Kara Gansmann’s Insightful Discussion Available on Wilmington Business Journal
“Planning for Retirement and Beyond,” an Insightful Discussion by Kara Gansmann, is available from the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. The article… Read More
Kara Gansmann Recognized by JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards
Kara Gansmann, a Partner in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law), was recognized as a Top Author in the area of Wealth Management by the JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Presents at “Dementia Conversations” Program
Kara Gansmann, a Partner in the Cranfill Sumner Wilmington office, served as a presenter for the “Dementia Conversations Program” on Jan. 27. The webinar, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®, was held from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Reappointed to NCBA Continuing Legal Education Advisory Committee
Kara Gansmann has been reappointed to serve on the Continuing Legal Education Advisory Committee for the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). Kara’s term began in July and continues for one year. This is Kara’s second term on the committee.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Elected Treasurer of NCBA Elder Law & Special Needs Law Section Council
Kara Gansmann, a Partner in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), has been appointed to serve as Treasurer of the North Carolina Bar Association Elder Law & Special Needs Law Section Council.… Read More
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FAQ: Estate Planning in the Age of COVID-19
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Kara Gansmann Serves as Co-Planner for NCBA Symposium
Kara Gansmann, a Partner based in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, served as a co-planner for the 24th Annual Elder Law & Special Needs Law Symposium of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). The conference was held in Charlotte on Feb. 20-21. … Read More
Estate Planning Considerations with the SECURE Act
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Senior Planning Checklist
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Cranfill Sumner Announces Upcoming Free Estate Planning Forums
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) will host free forums about “Trust, Estate & Long-Term Care Planning.”… Read More
Kara Gansmann Named Chair of Cranfill Sumner Elder Law and Estate Planning Practice Group
Kara Gansmann, an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), has been named the Chair of the Cranfill Sumner Elder Law and Estate Planning Practice Group.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Featured in Insightful Discussion
Kara Gansmann was featured in the recent Insightful Discussion on the online edition of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.… Read More
Understanding Trusts: Do you need one? What are the? How do they work?
One of the most common questions clients ask is whether they need a trust. While they are usually seeking a… Read More
Kara Gansmann Appointed to NCBA Continuing Legal Education Advisory Committee
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May is National Elder Law Month
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Kara Gansmann Serves as Co-Planner for NCBA Elder Law Symposium
Kara Gansmann served as Co-Planner for the 23rd Annual Elder & Special Needs Law Symposium presented by the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). The event was held Feb. 21-22 at the Pinehurst Resort.… Read More
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Cranfill Sumner Announces Upcoming Dates for Free Estate Planning Forums
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) has announced dates for free forums about “Trust, Estate & Long-Term Care Planning” through May 2019. … Read More
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Kara Gansmann Named Partner of Cranfill Sumner LLP
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) today announced that Kara Gansmann has been named a partner in the firm. Kara is based in the firm’s Wilmington office.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Co-Plans Elder Law CLE
Kara Gansmann served as co-planner for the 2018 Basics of Elder Law & Special Needs Law CLE seminar sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association. The event was held Oct. 12 at the North Carolina Bar Center in Cary.… Read More
New Veterans Administration Rules Could Impact Pension Benefits Recipients
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Kara Gansmann Featured in North Carolina Lawyer
Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney Kara Gansmann is featured in the latest edition of North Carolina Lawyer, a publication of the North Carolina Bar Association. “Renaissance Woman: World Traveler, Lawyer, Writer, Volunteer Kara Gansmann Can’t Be Stopped” discusses the journey that Kara Gansmann has taken on her career from flight attendant to attorney.… Read More
Essential Estate Planning Documents for Young Adults
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Relief Available for Medicare Part B Penalties
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Kara Gansmann Featured in “Pre-Planning for Peace of Mind” Discussion
Kara Gansmann, an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney at Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), is featured in the latest Insightful Discussion in the online edition of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. In “Pre-Planning for Peace of Mind,” Kara discusses the importance of pre-planning estate matters.… Read More
Top Estate Planning Tips for Loved Ones with Special Needs
“Top Estate Planning Tips for Loved Ones with Special Needs,” the latest Insights article by Kara Gansmann is available now… Read More
Cranfill Sumner Announces August Dates for Free Estate Planning Forums
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) has announced dates for free forums in August addressing the estate-planning needs of families, recent or new “Empty-Nesters,” and young adults, including college-bound children. … Read More
The Low-Down on the Medicaid Spend-Down
“The Low-Down on the Medicaid Spend-Down,” an Insights article by Kara Gansmann, appears it the latest edition of the online… Read More
What’s the penalty applied by Medicaid for gifts or transfers?
The latest Insights article from Kara Gansmann appears in today’s edition of the online Greater Wilmington Business Journal. “What’s the… Read More
Kara Gansmann Featured in NCBA Newsletter
Kara Gansmann was featured in the May 2018 Gray Matters, the newsletter from the North Carolina Bar Association Elder Law & Special Needs Section. “Pro Bono Corner: Putting the Perks of Pro Bono Work Into Your Elder Law Practice” discusses the importance of pro bono work among elder law attorneys.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Addresses “Your Life, Your Legacy” Seminar
Kara Gansmann spoke at the recent “Your Life, Your Legacy” seminar at the Brunwick Senior Center in Leland, NC. Kara spoke about the importance of estate planning, long-term care planning, and how to leave legacy gifts for loved ones. … Read More
Kara Gansmann Co-Plans NCBA CLE Event
Kara Gansmann, an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney at Cranfill Sumner LLP, served as co-planner for the Veterans’ Legal Issues CLE conference on May 18. The event was a joint CLE event for the Military & Veterans Law and Elder & Special Needs Law Sections of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA).… Read More
Estate Planning & Estate Administration Considerations for Bitcoin
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Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Featured in Insightful Discussion
Kara Gansmann and Rebecca Knudson recently participated in an Insightful Discussion for the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. The article, “Legal Advice for Business and Personal Matters,” allowed Wilmington-area attorneys to answer reader questions about legal matters.… Read More
National Elder Law Month
In recognition of May as National Elder Law Month, Kara Gansmann discusses the importance of Elder Law in her latest… Read More
Kara Gansmann Featured in NCBA E-Bar
Kara Gansmann, an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), was featured in the April 24 edition of the North Carolina Bar Association E-Bar. The E-Bar highlighted Kara’s April 16 Insights article, “NC Seniors Will Receive New Medicare Cards But Remain Susceptible to Fraud,” which originally appeared in the online edition of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.… Read More
NC Seniors Will Receive New Medicare Cards But Remain Susceptible to Fraud
In her latest Insights article, Kara Gansmann reviews the latest changes to Medicare cards and what senior citizens should be… Read More
What Can Happen to My Cremated Remains under NC Law?
“What Can Happen to My Cremated Remains under NC Law?” is the latest Insights article by Kara Gansmann. In the… Read More
Using a Supplemental Needs Trust for the Benefit of a Disabled Person
“Using a Supplemental Needs Trust for the Benefit of a Disabled Person,” the latest Insights article by Kara Gansmann, was… Read More
Kara Gansmann’s Insights Article Featured in NCBA E-Bar
Kara Gansmann’s latest Insights article was featured in the March 13 e-bar by the North Carolina Bar Association. “Use a Pet Trust to Ensure Your Pet’s Care” explains how a trust can ensure a pet’s care after its owner has passed or is no longer able to manage its care.… Read More
4ALL Statewide Service Day
Attorneys from the offices of Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) participated in the North Carolina Bar Association’s 11th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 2.… Read More
Use a Pet Trust to Ensure Your Pet’s Care
Kara Gansmann discusses how pet trusts can protect family pets after an owner passes away in her latest Insights column.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Appointed to NCBA Elder Law & Special Needs Council
Kara Gansmann, an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), was recently appointed to the NC Bar Elder Law & Special Needs Law Section Council, as a voting member of the council.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Plans 22nd Annual Elder & Special Needs Law Symposium
Kara Gansmann recently served as planner for the 22nd Annual Elder & Special Needs Law Symposium that was held Feb. 22-23, 2018 in Pinehurst. Kara is a co-planner for the CLE Committee of the NC Bar Elder Law & Special Needs Section where she oversaw planning for this event as well as another CLE event.… Read More
Post-Retirement Planning: A Checklist for Seniors
Kara Gansmann’s latest Insights article, “Post-Retirement Planning: A Checklist for Seniors,” provides recommendations for planning for retirement including finances, investments,… Read More
Kara Gansmann Featured in Estate Planning Video Series
Kara Gansmann was featured in a recent series of videos by Tracel Wilt of Intracoastal Realty. The three-part video series answers questions about estate planning.… Read More
Top 10 Scams that Target Seniors
“Top 10 Scams that Target Seniors,” the latest Insights article by Kara Gansmann, is available now on the online edition… Read More
Impacts on Elder Law and Estate Planning Under the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
Kara Gansmann examines the potential impact that the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have on families considering estate… Read More
The New N.C. Power of Attorney Act: Its Impact on Estate and Elder Law Planning
In her latest Insights column, Kara Gansmann discusses the impact of the N.C. Power of Attorney Act on estate and… Read More
As Options for Senior Housing Increase to Meet Seniors’ Needs, Rely on a Geriatric Care Manager
In her latest Insights article, Kara Gansmann explains how a Geriatric Care Manager can assist families of seniors as they… Read More
Debunking Five Common Myths about Long-Term Care Planning
Kara Gansmann addresses “Debunking Five Common Myths about Long-Term Care Planning” in her latest Insight article in the online Greater… Read More
With November Comes Turkey, Alzheimer’s Awareness, and a Need to Proactively Plan for Aging Loved Ones with the Disease
Since November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, Kara Gansmann offers some tips for caring for… Read More
Cranfill Sumner Announces Dates for November Estate Planning Forums
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) has announced dates for free forums about “Trust, Estate & Long Term Care Planning” in November. … Read More
The IRS Increased the Thresholds for 2018 Estate and Gift Taxes
“The IRS Increased the Thresholds for 2018 Estate and Gift Taxes,” an Insights article by Kara Gansmann was published in… Read More
Andy Olsen to Present About Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning at NCBA CLE Event
Andy Olsen, the Chair of the Elder Law Practice Group at Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), will speak at the upcoming Basics of Elder and Special Needs Law CLE event. On Oct. 27, Andy will present about Medicaid Strategies in Long-Term Care Planning, a presentation he created with assistance from Kara Gansmann.… Read More
The Caretaker Child: How Aging Parents Can Compensate Adult Children For Care At Home
The latest Insights article by Kara Gansmann is now live on the Greater Wilmington Business Journal website. “The Caretaker Child:… Read More
Using Personal Care Agreements for an Elderly Person’s At-home Care
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Kara Gansmann Published in Business North Carolina Magazine
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Five Tips for Protecting Seniors in a Technological World
“Five Tips for Protecting Seniors in a Technological World,” the latest Insights article by Kara Gansmann was recently published in… Read More
Kara Gansmann Featured in NC E-Bar
A recent Insights article by Kara Gansmann was featured in the North Carolina Bar Association E-Bar publication. The article, “What To Do With A Paper Savings Bond After Owner Dies,” was initially published in the online edition of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.… Read More
Common Mistakes In Probating Estates Without Legal Assistance
“Common Mistakes In Probating Estates Without Legal Assistance,” an Insights article by Kara Gansmann, was published in the online edition… Read More
Cashing A Paper Savings Bond After The Owner Dies
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The Importance of Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
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Cranfill Sumner Elder Law Team Volunteers at Fayetteville Veterans Event
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Kara Gansmann Named Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney
Kara Gansmann, an attorney in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, was recently named an accredited attorney by the Department of Veterans Affairs. She received her accreditation on June 15, 2017.… Read More
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An Insights article by Kara Gansmann was published in the July 5 edition of the online Greater Wilmington Business Journal. … Read More
Kara Gansmann to Co-Chair Elder Law CLE Committee for NC Bar Association
Kara Gansmann, an Elder Law attorney in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, has been selected to serve as the Co-Chair of the CLE Committee for the Elder & Special Needs Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.… Read More
A Retailer’s Guide to Use of Video Surveillance Evidence to Defend Itself in Litigation
“A Retailer’s Guide to Use of Video Surveillance Evidence to Defend Itself in Litigation,” an article by Kara Gansmann, was published in the recent edition of The Retailer, a members only publication of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association. It can be found in the Retail Technology Section of Issue 2 of 2017.… Read More
Kara Gansmann to Participate in “Women In Law” Panel
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Kara Gansmann Elected Treasurer of Coastal Women Attorneys
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An Employer’s Guide For Accepting Or Denying A Work Injury Claim
An Insights article by Kara Gansmann was published in the June 1 edition of the online Greater Wilmington Business Journal. … Read More
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“The Pending Legal Landscape of Labor & Employment Law,” an Insights article by Kara Gansmann, was published in today’s edition… Read More
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Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day
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Step Two of Your Cybersecurity Plan: Collect Only Necessary Personal Data
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Robin Hayes Terry and Kara Gansmann Participate in NCAWA Conference
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Kara Gansmann Elected Treasurer of NCAWA Chapter
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Part 2 of “An Employer’s Basic Primer to the Affordable Care Act” was published on the Greater Wilmington Business Journal’s Insights page today.… Read More
Cranfill Sumner to Sponsor CLE Luncheon for the Benefit of Carousel Center
Cranfill Sumner is proud to sponsor a seminar and luncheon, “The Impact of Evolving Fiduciary Standards Upon Non-Profit Organizations and Charitable Giving.”… Read More
An Employer’s Basic Primer to the Affordable Care Act
The June 1 online edition of the Wilmington Business Journal featured “An Employer’s Basic Primer to the Affordable Care Act,” written by Kara Gansmann.… Read More
Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day
Eleven attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) participated in the North Carolina Bar Association’s 8th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 6. … Read More
Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Volunteer to Help with High School Mock Trial Competition
Kara Gansmann and Elizabeth King from the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner will help with the High School Mock Trial Competition in Wilmington.… Read More
Kara Gansmann Joins Carousel Center Board of Directors
Kara Gansmann, of Cranfill Sumner, appointed to the board of directors for the Carousel Center, Inc; a child friendly environment for abused and neglected children.… Read More
Three Attorneys Join Cranfill Sumner Wilmington Office
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) announced that attorney’s Trey Blincoe, Kara Gansmann and Elizabeth King have joined the firm’s Wilmington office.… Read More